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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1944

87 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 5

Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

On last Wednesday affternoon the lady members of the above club staged a round of 9 holes gold, and a card party, Notwithstanding the extremely…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for for Tomorrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 May 1944 · 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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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

Associates are reminded that the First Round of the L.G.U. Medal, over 18 holes and in conjunction with the Round of 36 holes Stroke…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for for To-morrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

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

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Dog Racing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 2

Sir.—As a regular patron of dog racing let me voice my disgust at the introduction of what appears to be “Ned Kelly” rules evident at the…

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Dog Racing

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 1

Sir.—In reply to “Patron’s” letter in your issue of the 26/5/44, I wish to express my appreciation of his efforts to keep the sport clean…

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Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 1

England beat Australia by 6 wickets in a one day “test” match at Lord’s. The scores were: England 4 for 244, Hutton 84, Ames not out 60; Australia…

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Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 2

Saturday’s Par competition was won by W. G. Punshon with 6 down Cards handed in were:— W. G. Punshon 8 6 down…

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Australian Rules Football

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 2

Local enthusiasts of the National will have an opportunity of see the game at its best when the “Army” meets a combined Canberra…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 1

On Wednesday last the third round of the L.G.U. War Time Medal was played and some splendid scores were recorded…

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Broken Cable Holds Up Racing Miss Line tie Wins Sprint

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 2

Following last week’s unfortunate mishap when the “hare” failed to grip the cable and interfered with the running of two races,…

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Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

Last Saturday’s Stapleford Par competition was won by P. Hanlon with 31 points. cards handed in were:—…

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Golf Cup Match

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 1

Last Sunday, Queanbeyan Club were at home to Federal Club, when a match was played for the Chinnery Cup. Some good golf was…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 2

Flaying consistently Mrs. Moore returned the winning card in the stroke handicap played on July 5, scores 96—25—71…

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Two Saved by Football Tackle

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

At Lithgow, when two men were held by electric current on Saturday they were saved from electrocution by a footballer’s flying tackle, which…

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Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1

Sunday’s Stapleford Par competition was won by J. Arbuckle after a count back from J. Solomon and P. Hanlon, who each scored 29 points…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1

Despite the unfavourable weather on Wednesday last there was a good roll-up of Associates to play a Bogey Competition. Once again Mrs. May…

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Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 1

There was no competition on the local golf course last Sunday, a team of nine players from Queanbeyan having visited Federal Club at…

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Park Tennis Courts

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 3

Sir,—Please allow me space to contradict the wild and inaccurate statements contained in W.H.A.’s letter of 1st instant. Some readers,…

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“Test” Cricket London, Monday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 1

In a one-day “test” match, England 226 (Hammond 105) beat R.A.A.F. 193 (Pilot Officer Miller 85) by 33 runs…

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