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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1944

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Rugby League Group Link With Q'land Urged

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 4

Charges by Lismore League that Group 1 had been neglected by the New South Wales Country League were supported by executive officers of Group 1 yesterday in replying to a statement by the…

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Three Divisions In Farmers' Derby At Risk Races

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 5

Perfect weather prevailed for The Risk Race Club's opening day on the new course on Saturday last. The attendance was not as large as was expected, but patrons were treated to a splendid day's entertainment…

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Picnic Races to Aid Coraki R.s.l

Northern Star · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Coraki sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. it was decided to make preliminary arrangements to hold…

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"Examiner" Advocates Compulsory Teaching of Swimming

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 5

In last Tuesday's issue you read the story of how two young Kyogle people--a brother and his sister--almost lost their lives as the result of a near drowning tragedy in the Richmond River. Both may have drowned but for the…

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Football 600 Years Ago

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 8

By an Act of Parliament of James I. of Scotland (1424): "It is statute, and the King forbiddis that na man play at the…

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Bowls Easter Carnival at Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 5

BALLINA, Friday.—At the half-yearly meeting of Ballina Bowling Club it was decided to hold a carnival at the green on Easter…

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Coursing Club Invests £500 In War Loan

Northern Star · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 4

An investment of £500 in the First Victory Loan was approved at a general meeting of the Lismore Jockey Club…

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Wide Margin by Golf Winners

Northern Star · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 5

In the first competitive gams in the Lismore Golf Club season on Saturday, J. Clement and L. Milgate. with a card of…

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Cricket Club Dance at Woodenbong

Northern Star · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 3

There was a large crowd at the Woodenbong Hall, and the club will benefit by about £10 from the Cricket Club dance…

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GOLF Coraki Club Season Opened

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 5

CORAKI, Monday.-Coraki Golf Club season was officially opened by the President (Dr. B. C. Terry) on Saturday afternoon. A number…

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Ambulance Races Topnotchers Entered for Handicap

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 1

The secretary (Mr A. Dodd) reported this morning that splendid entries had been received for the ambulance, races, to be held on Mr…

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£50 Profit for P.o.w. Fund From Risk Races

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 6

The Risk Prisoners of War Fund will benefit to the extent of £50 as a result of the recent day's races and dance organised by The Risk…

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The Swimming Carnivals

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 2

Sir,—It was my privilege to attend the High School swimming carnival held under the auspices of the Lismore Swimming Club…

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100 Yard World Swimming Record Broken

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK, Tuesday (AAP).—Allan Ford, a Yale University student from the Panama Zone,…

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Cricket Possibles v. Probables on

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 5

The match, Possibles v. Probables, which was postponed last Saturday owing to rain, will be played this Saturday. The teams…

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Bowls Flick Trophy Competition

Northern Star · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 3

MULLUMBIMBY, Wednesday.— The following rinks have been selected to represent Mullumbimby in the Mullumbimby-Bangalow…

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Swimming. Championships At Lismore On Saturday Night

Northern Star · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 6

Swimmers from Lismore, Kyogle, and Murwillumbah will be in action at the Lismore Memorial Baths on Saturday night, when the…

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Casino Golf Club

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 6

CASINO, Thursday. — Casino Club opens its season next Saturday, when Canadian foursomes will be played. Those unable to…

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Cricket Two-day Match Begins To-day

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 7

The Secretary of the Lismore District Cricket Umpires' Association (Mr. L. C. Carroll) was informed by Mr. J. Hammond, one…

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Boxing Rash Beats Weymark

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Archie Rash (9.11½) beat Alf Weymark on a T.K.O. in the ninth round of their contest at the Sydney…

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