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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1942

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M'bimby Swimming Pool

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

MULLUMBIMBY, Wednesday.— The Mayor (Ald. C. J. Latter) suggested at last meeting of the council that improvements be…

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Coursing Record Programme Opposed by Govt

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the event of the National Coursing Association proceeding with its record programme of 19 events at…

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States to Decide Mid-week Racing Fixtures

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. — Representing Victorian horse trainers, a deputation to-day waited upon the Prime…

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Greyhound Racing Reduced Prize Money Proposed At Casino

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

CASINO, Wednesday.—There was an attendance of more than 60 persons at a meeting: held to-night to consider the future of greyhound racing at Casino. Mr. T. Hart, who presided, outlined the problem facing the…

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Coursing Decision

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: -- Following the threat by the Premier (Mr. McKell) to take action against the proposed programme of 19 dog races at…

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Greyhound Racing. 8 Races Cut From Record Programme

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The mechanical coursing meeting to be held at Wentworth Park on Saturday was to-day reduced from 19 to 11…

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Golf Notes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

The competition during the weekend will take the form of a mixed foursome (Canadian). A full attendance of members is requested as…

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Racing Dates

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday:-- The Associated Racing Clubs announced today the dates on which they will take the 12 meetings allotted to them under…

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Card and Bowls Afternoon

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

A profit of £1010, to be divided equally between the three candidates in Coolangatta queen competition, was obtained from a card and bowls…

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Ban on Midweek Racing

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

BRISBANE, Thursday:--The State Government will not relax the midweek mcing ban. This was made clear by the Treasurer (Mr. Cooper)…

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CRICKET Umpires' Examination

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

Members of the Lismore Umpires' Association who have not yet qualified to wear a badge will receive this examination at the first…

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Dates for Clash Racing Fixtures

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday. — Dates on which there will be clash race meetings in Sydney and those on which the former…

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10 Races at Moorefield To-day

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 4

The abolition of mid-week racing has no doubt been responsible for the marathon programme to be decided at…

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Boxing Burns Loses Decision on Points

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Returning to the ring after nine months' absence, Leu Edwards (9-7) defeated Tommy Burns (9-9) on points…

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Boxing Robinson in Line for World Title

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 5

NEW YORK, Saturday (AAP).— Ray Robinson (10.10) continued his unbeaten record when he scored a technical knock-out over Fritzie…

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Bowls Nimbin Club

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 7

Results of games on the Nimbin green were:—Club singles championship: R. Duncan defeated F. Cullen, 21-12; R. Duncan defeated…

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No Extension for Coursing Meetings

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Premie[?] (Mr. McKell) has no intention of extending the number of greyhound meetings in the country…

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Greyhound Racing Casino Meeting

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 2

CASINO, Monday.—Entries for the Casino meeting next Saturday afternoon close at 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Trials will be run on Wednesday,…

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CRICKET Executive Criticised

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 3

Complaints that members of the executive were displaying an inconsiderate lack of interest by their failure to attend the first…

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Bowls Meeting of Twin Towns Club Committee

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Bowling Club committee at its January meeting was informed by Ald. A. G. Winchester that the town clerk of…

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