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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1934

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Greyhound Racing To-morrow’s Events

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

Eight events have been set down for the greyhound racing to-morrow afternoon. There will be no hurdle race as there were insufficient entries…

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Boxing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 3

The management provided another good menu for fight fans on Saturday, five good contests being staged. There was not a very big crowd…

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BOXING Big Programme for Friday Night

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 3

Apart from the bout Purdy v. Richardson a big attraction at the Causeway Hall on Friday night will be an exhibition by Merv. (“Darkie”) Blandon…

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Football the Massy Cup

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 3

Crookwell and Queanbeyan met on the letter's ground on Sunday, the match ending in a draw, 14 points, each. There was a great crowd…

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Golf Notes Visit of Professional

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon members and associates of the Queanbeyan Golf Club were treated to an exhibition of the game by Mr. J. Petterson, professional…

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Australian Rules Football Queanbeyan Beaten

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

In the National Football competition on Saturday, Queanbeyan was beaten 110 points to 54 by Eastlake. Reddy, the Rugby player, played his first game…

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France Defeats England at Tennis PARIS

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 1

In the tennis match between England and France Bousses defeated Perry 6-4, 2-6, 7-5. New Government in Bulgaria…

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Rugby Football Massy Cup Yaso Coming on

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

Although the position about the possible replay of the Massy Cup game with Crookwell is slightly obscured, arrangements have been made for Yass…

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Boxing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

The management of the Stadium advertises excellent contests for Saturday. Victor Gray, who has knocked out both his opponents in the last…

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Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

Next Sunday morning, commencing at 8.45, the Heights Club is holding an [?] holes stroke handicap among its members. Limit markers are having…

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Boxing Briefs

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

Saturday' bouts did not attract a very good crowd, unfortunately for the management. The show was an extremely good one, and worth…

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Football

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

The first match of the season in Braidwood will be played on the Rec. on Sunday next, when Araluen will meet a local thirteen. The visitors…

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Football Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 3

The manner in which the Blues fought back in last Sunday’s game, when the position seemed hopeless, was the deciding factor of the match. It…

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French Tennis Paris

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 1

In the French championships, men’s singles, H. Hopman (Australia) beat Cousin, 3—6, 6—2, 6—2, 6—1; McGrath beat Billandot, 6—3, 8—10, 6—2, 6—4. In the…

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Local and General Tennis

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

Another draw was made for the Faros Cup on Wednesday night. This is as follows:— Holders (Charleyong) versus St, Bede's, Araluen,…

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Major's Creek Cricket Club Ball

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

There was a pood attendance at the recent plain and fancy dress ball at Major's Creek in aid of the cricket club. Music was supplied by the…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for To-morrow Committee Hands Out Disqualification

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 3

The committee of the Queanbeyan Coursing Club on Wednesday night dealt with three dog—owners who were charged with various offences against…

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Boxing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 7

Despite the fact that one of the principals in the main event of Saturday's programme failed to put in an appearance, the afternoon's…

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Football

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 2

Braidwood and Araluen clubs are sending teams to the Moruya knockout competition next Sunday. Teams will be selected from the following…

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Sensational Golf

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 7

Lawson Little (U.S.A.) won the British amateur golf title. He defeated J. Wallace (Britain) by the unprecedented margin of 14 up to 13 to…

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