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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1930

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Bowls Country Week Entries

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

The number of entries received by the New South Wales Bowling Association for the next country week carnival, to be held in Sydney from…

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Cricket Notes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

Bradman's display on Saturday (writes Charlie Macartney) was one of the best I have seen from his bat. The outstanding feature of his work was powerful…

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CRICKET. Sheffield Shield

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

When stumps were drawn yesterday N. S. Wales had knocked up 403 for the loss of seven wickets in the match against South Australia…

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Football Best Yet" The League Tourists LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 11

"The best yet," was the description of the Australians given by Mr. Wilson, secretary of the rugby league, speaking at a luncheon given by Mr…

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Byron Bay Bowls

Tweed Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 7

The following games were played on Byron Bay bowling green on Wednesday:--Hodge, Burnett, T. King 34 [?] Gordon, Thompson, Davidson 24;…

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Mr. Hughes's Golf

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

A colleague who has just returned. from Canberra tells me that Mr. W. M. Hughes is improving greatly in his golf (says a Melbourne journalist)…

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Characteristics of Tennis Galleries

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

Few people are really aware of how important the gallery is in the game of lawn tennis. You have frequently been to Test matches in cricket and…

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"Real Rugby" Paddy Maher's Opinion of Kangaroos' Play

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

"The Kangaroos have opened the Englishmen's eyes and given them a taste of the real rugby. Our play contrasts strongly with the stodgy,…

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League Football. Another Test Match Arranged

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--The Rugby League has approved of an extra test against the Australians on 15th January at Rochdale…

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Murwillumbah Out Country Tennis Carnival Kyogle Defeated Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

The country tennis carnival was continued at the White City courts to-day in hot weather. Murwillumbah qualified for the knock-out rounds of…

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Lismore Cricket Second Round Begins To-day's Fixtures

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

After almost a month's spell, the second round of the Lismore Cricket Association's premiership in both grades will begin to-day…

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Cricket Type of Bowlers Contingent on Weather LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

While the Australian selectors are pondering whether to include spin left hand bowlers it may be well to consider the weather prospects in…

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Tennis Etiquette Women May Bare Legs, but Men Must Wear Shirts

Tweed Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.--Several men playing in the Country Tennis Carnival discarded their shirts yesterday and played in singlets. To-day a…

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The Turf Protest Upheld At Tirrana Picnic Races SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

Protests are rarely entered at picnic meetings at Tirrana and Bong Bong, but at the conclusion of the Wollongorang Handicap at to-day's meeting…

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Coursing

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 11

After considerable negotiations with the owner of tho land, the Kyogle Coursing Club have now finalised arrangements for the laying down of…

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Bowls Mullumbimby Games

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

The Mullumbimby bowling green re-opened for play on Saturday after recent top-dressing, and it is in good order. Games played were:--…

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Lismore Club Bowls

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 11

There was a good attendance at Lismore bowling green on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine and bright at the commencement of the…

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Swimming. Sydney Contests Championship Meeting

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.--Frank M'Cure retained his title and equalled the Australian record in the 220 yards breast-stroke championship of New…

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BOXING Paulino Uzcudun in Form

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

NEW YORK, Friday.--Paulino Uzcudun (13.0½) to-night confounded the opinion of those who believe he is on the ragged edge as a fighter when he…

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Foot Racing Record Times in Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.--Leo Lermond, the American mile record holder, failed at the Sydney international track gala sports ground to-day, in the first…

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