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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1939

359 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 15 of 18

Races Postponed

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

Owing to further heavy rain the Rosebery races have been again postponed till Tuesday next…

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Australian Rules Football

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

On Monday evening last Tom Kelly, vice-captain of the Queanbeyan premiership team, was farewelled at Walsh’s Hotel prior to his departure…

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Gundaroo Football Match

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

The final game of the football season was played against Crookwell in the local park last Sunday. A good crowd attended the match, and were…

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Queanbeyan Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

One of the most successful functions staged by Associates was held at the Club House on Wednesday afternoon last, when a large gathering assembled…

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Golf C Grand Championship

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

In the final of the above grade J. Greaney was successful in defeating S. Taylor, 4 up and 3.. over 36 holes. J. Greaney has shown marked…

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Fracas at Races Club Secretary Assaulted

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

Clarence Hincksman. secretary of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, proceeded against Maitland Primmer in the Queanbeyan Police…

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Road Racing Last Race to Staples Time to Brill

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

Tom Staples, after his ‘go to whoa” victory on Sunday last, might well be designated the 12 Mile King of the Cycling Club. Staples rode really well…

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Fast Times Hospital Benefit Races Flying Whizzy’s Cup

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

A very fast track was ho doubt responsible for the uniformly smart times recorded in the various events in the hospital benefit…

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Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

To-morrow starts the cricket season of 1939. Queanbeyan A Grade team selected to play Kingston at Queanbeyan Park, is as follows:—J. Power,…

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On the Wheel Track Racing Season

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

The Queanbeyan Cycling Club will start the track season on Sunday morning next, and juveniles, juniors and seniors will be catered for in handicaps…

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Tennis

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

A series of games organised by Mrs. Jamieson were held on Sunday on the Railway and West Queanbe[?]an Courts. As a result £3/8/- [?]as raised for the…

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Associates Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

The secret holes competition played on Wednesday last resulted in a tie between Mrs. Aubin and Mrs. Greentree. On Wednesday next an 18 holes…

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Bowls Club’s Opening Day

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

Visitors from Cooma, Yass, Goulburn, and Canberra joined with Queanbeyan bowls enthusiasts in opening the local season on Sunday…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon, Queanbeyan will be represented at the opening day carnival of the Goulbum Bowling Club by a President’s team, comprising P…

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Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

A start was made by local cricketers on Sunday, when two teams met in a friendly match on Foxlow Park. Some good cricket was seen for so…

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Golf Notes Chinnery Cup

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

The following team of eleven will represent the club in the final bid of the season for the Chinnerv Cup. The team will travel to Acton on Sunday…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

The following is the draw for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday next:—…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

The Goulburn Bowling Club’s 1939-40 season was successfully launched on Saturday. Five visiting clubs—Canberra, Canberra City, Yass,…

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Associates Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

The 18-hole stroke competition played on Wednesday last resulted in a win for Mrs. Phillips, with 92-19-73, and Miss Dot McInnes in second place with…

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Oranmier Tennis Club

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

The tennis ball held at Gundillion on Friday night in aid fit the Oranmier Tennis Club was a[?]butstanding success, the fancy, dresses providing…

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