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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1942

88 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 5

Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 1

Congratulations to Mrs. H. Hill, who was the winner of the T.B. Cup round played on Wednesday last. Mrs. Hill returned a gross…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Club House on Wednesday afternoon last when Associates tendered to: Mrs. E. Stumbles an afternoon…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

Queanbeyan play R.M.C. at Duntroon on Saturday when the Tigers hope to field a stronger team. Last week they were unfortunate to go…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 1

On Wednesday last the second qualifying round of the Associates competition was played. Matron wright played a very nice…

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National Rules Football R.M.C. Defeated by “Tigers”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 3

Supporters of the Queanbeyan Club were delighted at the form displayed by the Tigers in their game Royal Military College last…

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Boat Races in George Street, Sydney Cooper's Big Dam in the Heart of the City

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

There has come into our possession a very old newspaper which gives some interesting details of the very early settlement of Sydney. It also…

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Coursing Club Annual Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 1

There was a good attendance of enthusiasts at the annual meeting of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held in the C.W.A…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for To-morrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 3

Following is the draw for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club’s meeting to be held to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon:—…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 September 1942 · page 2

In the grand final of the Canberra National Football League, Eastlake-Manuka defeated Fairbairn for the 1942 premiership, at Manuka oval…

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Two Dead Heats Speedema Wins Flying Stakes Interference in Three Races

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 September 1942 · page 3

Interesting racing was the order of the day at Saturday’s greyhound racing on Queanbeyan Showground, although in three…

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BOWLS Opening of Season

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 1

The Queanbeyan bowling green was officially opened for the 1942-1943 season at the week-end by the Mayor (Aid. H.. C. Taylor) who was…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 3

Racing on the local track this Saturday has been restricted to six events, but as these are evenly graded fields some close finishes…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for To-morrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 3

Following is the draw for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club’s meeting to be held to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon:—…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 2

Racing again on the local track to-morrow and six events set down for decision. Silent Blonde winner of the top…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for To-morrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 3

Following is the draw for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club’s meeting to be held to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon:—…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 3

Local competitions will soon be in full swing and will continue throughout the season. Entries close with the bowling…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Seven events for decision tomorrow afternoon, and although the fields have been restricted to eight dogs or less, per race, some really…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 2

Six races on the programme for decision to-morrow. The locally bred Patrick John scored a win in fair time at Wyong…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

The second match of the rink competition was played on the local green in delightful weather at the weekend. Twenty-four bowlers took part…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 4

An excellent programme is set down for decision tomorrow afternoon on the local track and racing commences as usual at 2 o’clock…

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