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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1931

452 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 17 of 23

Swimming Champion Tells Secret of Success

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 3

DUE to the great popularity of its first diving and swimming film, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio, in Hollywood, has decided to make a second,…

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School Football Canberra Rugby League Competition

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

The final match in the above competition was played yesterday at Manuka Oval between Canberra Grammar School and Queanbeyan Convert,…

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Racing Loss

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the Australian Jockey Club the chairman announced a loss of £26,367 during the past season…

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Football Notes

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 2

Sunday's match on the Rec. for the Faros Cup between Braidwood and Araluen was played to the best gate this season. Yes, a brand new one…

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Tennis Queanbeyan District Tennis Association Mixed Tournament

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

The mixed tournament, conducted under the American system, by the above Association, was finalised on Sunday last…

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Tennis Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 1

On Sunday last Binalong made another unsuccessful attempt to wrest the Triggs’ Bowl from Queanbeyan. They succeeded in winning the first…

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Football Magpies v. NERRIGA

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 7

A fair-sized crowd attested at the Rec. on Sunday to witness the above game. The Nerriga men looked a solid lot as they filed on to the…

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Football Massey Cup Match Queanbeyan Defeats Goulburn

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 1

The above match, played at Goulburn, on Sunday last, resulted in Queanbeyan defeating Goulburn by seven points to nil. The game was mostly a forward…

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Tennis Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

Although Harry Hopman defeated Viv. McGrath in the Queensland Championship the boy turned the tables since in an exhibition match, defeating…

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Fancy Dress Football

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

There was a very fair attendance at the fancy dress football match staged in the showground yesterday afternoon by the “Buff” in aid of the…

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Tennis

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

On Sunday, 23rd instant, a match was played between Rossi and Bungendore, resulting in a victory for the home team…

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Golf News Queanbeyan Golf Club

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

The semi-final of the Queanbeyan Golf Club Championship will be played next Sunday morning commencing at 10 o’clock. The greens are being…

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Bungendore FOOTBALL

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

The Convent and Public Schools played a match in the local park recently, the former being victorious by 20 points to three…

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School Premiers St. Gregory’s Convent Win Rugby Shield

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

It was a proud day for the St. Gregory’s Convent Rugby League team when on Wednesday last they received the N.S.W. Rugby League Shield. The…

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Tennis Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

The B. Grade mixed double sealed handicap tournament, conducted by the Queanbeyan Tennis Club, on Sunday last proved a success beyond all…

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Queanbeyan Golf Club Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken in the first round of the championships played last Wednesday, winning cards were returned by Mrs. F. Greenwood, Mrs…

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Football Magpies Still Winning

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 7

The match between Magpies and South Canberra on Sunday for the Eremshaw Cup attracted a fair attendance. The fact that the challengers…

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Excessive Racing of Engine Detrimental

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 3

There are probably many car owners who do not realise the detrimental effects of excessively racing the engine, particularly if the car is standing still…

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TENNIS About Holiday Tournaments

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 3

MANY players arrange their holidays according to tournaments. open competition brings on your game remarkably. Play is keener, and every…

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Tennis Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 2

The B Grade Tournament, will be finalised on the Park Courts on Sunday morning next. Play commences at 10.45 a.m…

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