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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Russian Ski Races Begin

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 3

KUIBYSHEV, Monday:-- Ski-way races in honor of the Red Army began yesterday in all snow-clad regions. The competitors are expected to…

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Cricket. Lismore Association Draw

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 5

The draw for the Lismore Association's matches next Saturday is: South Lismore v. Alstonville:…

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Victorian Racing

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) announced tonight that the Government would not impose a limit on the number of race…

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Murwillumbah Swimming Baths

Tweed Daily · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

The Inspector (Mr. C. H. Webster) reported to Murwillumbah Municipal Council meeting last night that in the fortnight ended last Saturday 158…

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Mullumbimby Club's Annual Meeting Bowls

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. H. Hungerford was re-elected President of Mullumbimby Bowling Club for the sixth consecutive term at the annual meeting of the club…

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Lismore Football Will Continue

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Every effort to continue football during the coming season will be made by the Lismore Rugby League…

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No Limit on Vic. Racing Times

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — Although the Governments of New South Wales and Queensland have limited times during which race…

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SWIMMING Kyogle Record

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2

KYOGLE, Friday.—A new club record for 100 yards freestyle was established by Errol McGuigan, of Kyogle, and a pupil of Woodlawn…

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BOXING Win For Filipino

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.-The Filipino fighter. Rush Milling (10.4½) defeated Jimmy Purcell (10.10¼) on a technical knockout in the seventh round of…

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Cricket Mullumbimby Social Match

Tweed Daily · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 4

O'Brien's team defeated Cavanagh's team by 19 runs in a one innings cricket match played at the Mullumbimby recreation ground on Saturday…

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Bowls Win in Extra Head Keen Pairs Title Game

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

Scoring a single in the extra head played because the scores had been level after the stipulated 21 ends had been played, D…

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Swimming Lismore Carnival To-day

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 2

The Lismore club will hold its weekly events at the Memorial Baths this afternoon commencing at 5.45, doors open at 5 o'clock. All beginners…

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Swimming Three Relay Teams Disqualified

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 3

Three of live teams in the third heat of the relay event were disqualified at the Lismore Swimming Club's weekly carnival at the…

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Bowls G. Gregor's Success

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 3

The final of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Bowling Club's B grade singles championship, played on Tuesday, was wop by G. Gregor, who defeated I. M…

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Ban Likely on Early Races

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday. — The State Cabinet will shortly consider the question of prohibiting race meetings which arranged…

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Bowls Twin Towns Title to A. G. WINCHESTER

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 5

In the final of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Bowling Club's A grade singles championship, played on Thursday, A. G. Winchester defeated…

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Greyhound Racing Casino Meeting

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

CASINO, Monday.—Entries for the Casino meeting next Saturday close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Trials will be run, commencing at 6 p.m,…

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BOXING. Three In A Row For Alabama Kid

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Alabama Kid (12.2) gained his third successive victory in Sydney this year when he scored a technical…

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Bowls by 3 Points Crawford's Win in Title Game

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Advancing Kyogle Club singles championship competition a further stage, J. Crawford, on Saturday afternoon, defeated W…

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Victorian Racing Hours

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. —An announcement was made to-day by the secretary of the Victorian Trotters and Racing Association…

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