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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1930

500 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 22 of 25

Racing Sensation Attack on Cup Favorite

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 3

A sensation was created on Saturday morning by an attempt to shoot Phar Lap, the Melbourne Cup favorite, at Caulfield. The attempt was…

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Cricket F.C.T. Competition Matches “A” Grade Queanbeyan a v. AINSLIE

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 2

Queanbeyan met Ainslie on the latter’s wicket on Saturday afternoon, in the third round of the F.C.T. matches. The home team were at the wickets…

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Our New Serial Queen of the Court a Tale of Tennis Chapter Xx. Continued WIMBLEDON !

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 4

And then came Wimbledon and the great rush of enthusiasts to the gates long before the dawn broke on opening…

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Our New Serial Queen of the Court a Tale of Tennis Chapter Xxi Continued

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 4

“I have never been afraid of any opponent on a tennis court,” Bellairs answered in a tone of irritation,…

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Cricket

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 2

After having its challenge for the Collins Cup accepted, the Bateman's Bay club notified the secretary of the Braidwood club that it would not…

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Sporting Features of Next Week CRICKET

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 3

From the Sheffield Shield match between N.S.W. and South Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, scores will be broadcast by stations 2FC and 2BL…

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Our New Serial Queen of the Court a Tale of Tennis Chapter Xxii. Continued

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 4

The day following the doubles match between the redoubtable four, quite a crop of interesting tests were played,…

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Tennis Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 1

On Saturday last Queanbeyan won the final of the “B” Grade Premiership in the Federal competition. This win also entitles them to hold the handsome…

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Tin Hare Racing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 7

A deputation waited upon the Minister to-day urging that the ban against tin hare racing should be lifted. The Minister, in reply, stated…

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Miniature Golf Course Opened at Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 2

The latest addition to Queanbeyan’s sporting activities is a miniature golf course, which was officially opened last Saturday night, in the presence of a…

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Queanbeyan Golf Club. Associates’ Social Afternoon

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 1

A large attendance of Associates gathered at a pleasant social function held in the Club House last Wednesday afternoon, to celebrate the last play for…

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Cricket F.C.T. Competition Matches “A” Grade

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 2

The match between Manuka and Northbourne was concluded on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a win for Northbournp by 70 runs on the first…

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Our New Serial Queen of the Court a Tale of Tennis Chapter Xxiii. Continued

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 4

Only once did Bellairs smile before the game began, when he approached Jack Valentine and held out a friendly hand,…

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Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 1

The following teams have been selected to represent Queanbeyan against Manuka in the competition on Saturday next:—…

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Miniature Golf Club Formed

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 1

A meeting convened by Mr. Fred Greenwood was held on Thursday night last for the purpose of forming a Miniature Golf Club, with the following…

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Our New Serial Queen of the Court a Tale of Tennis Chapter Xxiii. Continued

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 4

On every hand one heard expressions of regret that so great a player as Bellairs had lost, though the general opinion…

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Miniature Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 1

The Associates of Queanbeyan Golf club were the guests of Queanbeyan Minaiture Golf Links last Wednesday when a very sociable afternoon was…

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Cricket

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 2

The first match of this season for the Collins Cup will be played on the Rec. on Sunday, when Araluen will endeavor to wrest the coveted…

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The Depression and Racing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 2

Racing men In Melbourne fear that the falling off in the attendance at race meetings Will lead to stake reductions in the next few weeks…

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Miniature Golf on Sundays Methodist Minister Protest Scouncil’s Attitude

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 1

The question of Sunday sport is an ever-green one and has come to the fore again as the result of miniature golf links which are springing up…

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