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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1952

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Ballina Bowls Winners

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1952 · page 6

BALLINA, Monday.—A competition for the A. Hynes' trophy, played on Ballina bowling green, was won by R. Latta,…

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Bowls Carnival Win for Byron Pair

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1952 · page 6

BYRON BAY, Monday.—In Byron Bay Bowling Club's annual New Year Carnival pairs competition of three rounds,…

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Golf Club Opened at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 January 1952 · page 4

BYRON BAY, Monday.—Byron Bay golf course was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by the Shire…

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Chance for Kyogle in Cricket Final

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 1 January 1952 · page 5

Kyogle first eleven has a strong chance to win the Sunday division final of the Far North Coast interdistrict cricket competition. Kyogle plays Ballina, at…

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Wanderers Take Lead In Kyogle Cricket

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 1 January 1952 · page 5

At the conclusion of the seventh round in the Kyogle District Cricket Association Saturday competition, Wanderers jumped to a three point lead, having gained 20 points…

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District Cricket

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1952 · page 6

By scoring 66 for Newrybar against Eureka in the Clunes Association, J. Pearson brought his total to 569 for the first…

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Golf Rules Not Operative Here Until March

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Although the new unified code of rules for golf comes into force in Britain and America today…

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Greyhound Races Slow Away, But Won C'ship

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1952 · page 5

The Grafton greyhound, Speedy Bug, registered an outstanding performance to win the 312 yards championship at…

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Swimming Fast Times at Women's Titles

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—One State record was broken and the times of the titleholders bettered during the running of…

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Greyhound Racing Ballina Draw Tonight

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 6

The Ballina greyhound racing draw for tonight is: HANDICAP, 515 yards.—Star Rein (sc.), Marie Havoc (2½…

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Clunes Cricket Assn. Draw

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 6

Following are the fixtures for the second round of the Clunes cricket competition (home teams mentioned first)…

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Night Swimming Popular

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 4 January 1952 · page 5

Although the weather has been cooler lately, attendance at the night sessions at the local baths have still been…

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Week-end Bowls

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 4 January 1952 · page 5

Social games only will be played by Kyogle Bowling Club members this week-end. When members, have…

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Designed and Built New Golf Course

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1952 · page 8

Secretary-manager of the newly formed Byron Bay Golf Club, Mr. Roy MacDonald, designed and built the club's nine-hole course single-handed. When moves by local…

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Greyhound Racing Ballina Draw for Tonight

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1952 · page 8

Top class distance runners will clash in the heats and final of the 515 yards handicap at Ballina greyhound racing…

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Weekend Races, Prices Rosehill

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1952 · page 7

FIRST TWO YEAR OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP.—With Regards (0/2) 1, Gilt Girl (4/1) 2, Joroto (6/1) 3. Divs.: Win, £1/7/6; place, 9/3, 7/9,…

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Swimming School Commences

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1952 · page 5

A vocational swimming school, being run by the Department of Education, commenced at the Kyogle Baths…

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Boxing Chief Praises Insurance Plan

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday, — President of the N.S.W. Boxers, Managers and Trainers Guild, Bill McConnell, today said the…

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Ferrier Sixth in Golf Open

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1952 · page 6

LOS ANGELES, Monday (AAP).—Jim Ferrier had a two over par 73 in the third round of the Los Angeles open golf…

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Rain Washes Out Country Week Tennis

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday.—Heavy rain this afternoon caused the postponement of the first day's teams' matches in the country…

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