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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1939

359 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 16 of 18

Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

For the W.V.S. golf tournament on Sunday members are requested to be on the mark by 9 a.m. sharp and associates at 9.45 a.m. where possible…

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Here and There Cricket

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

Braidwood club will play its first game this season at Ross on Sunday. The following team has been selected to make the trip, the…

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Dog Racing and Charities Minister Critical

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Tonking, said on Wednesday that, when issuing licences recently for the conduct of greyhound racing during the 12 months…

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Associates Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

Playing in the 18 hole stroke competition on Wednesday last Miss D. McInnes brought in the winning card with 91-26-65, and reduced her handicap by…

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BOWLS Yass Opens Season

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 3

The official opening of the bowling season at Yass, which had to be postponed the previous Sunday, owing to wet weather took place on Sunday…

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Cricket Braidwood's Fast Scoring at Hoskinstown

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 7

Braidwood club opened its season in an auspicious manner on Sunday, when its team had its first experience of coir matting. That the fast wicket…

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GOLF W.V.S. TOURNAMENT Unique In Its Success W. Elsom (Queanbeyan Club) Holes Out in One

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

Despite the uncertain weather some fifty players and twenty odd persons interested in the effort displayed their Wholehearted loyalty and enthusiasm…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

Next Wednesday, commencing punctually at 2 p.m., the first of Queanbeyan’s Pennant matches for this season be played against Yass on the…

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Tennis

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

The East Queanbeyan tennis team chosen to play Lake George Club on home courts on Sunday next, beginning at 10 a.m., are as follows:—Gents: C…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

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

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Tennis

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

On Sunday last a match was played between teams representing the Lake George Tennis Club from Captain’s Flat, and the East Queanbeyan T.C…

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Cricket

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

The following is the team selected to defend the Collins Cup next Sunday against Bateman's Bay, the match commencing at 11 a.m. Play…

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Track Cycling Thrilling Races on Park Track

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

With most riders rapidly riding into condition, thrilling races were the order of the day on Sunday last, when the Queanbeyan Cycling Club staged…

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CRICKET A.C.T. Competition “A” Grade QUEANBEYAN v. MANUKA

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

This match was continued on Saturday, and in reply to Manuka’s good score (337 runs) Queanbeyan batted splendidly to compile 265 runs. J…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

The following trophies will be presented at the Golfers’ Night-Out, in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, 7th inst.: Club champion, 1939: W. G. Punshon…

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Cricket Teams for Week-end

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

The Queanbeyan Rovers play Tharwa on the West Queanbeyan Cricket Ground on Sunday next. The following players will represent the Rovers:…

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Name Changed Queanbeyan Cycling and Athletic Club

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

A well attended meeting convened by the Cycling Club, and held last night, unanimously decided to embody athletics in club activities, and on the…

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Tennis Tournament Games

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 3

A good number of players participated in a tournament played on the Queanbeyan courts on Sunday, in aid of the Queanbeyan Croquet Club. A…

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Cycling and Athletic Club Newcomers Score in Junior Races

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly combined Cycling and Athletic Clubs was last Sunday morning, and great keenness was exhibited by all…

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Cricket Collins Cup Match

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 3

Bateman's Bay's bid for the Collins Cups on Sunday was unsuccessful: indeed, the team's chances looked hope less after play had only been in…

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