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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1951

256 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 9 of 13

Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 2

With a leeway of five points at half-time, when the scores were 8—3 in favour of the visitors Goulburn secured a win against…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 2

On Saturday last the Tigers played Manuka on the Park Oval. After a hard rugged exhibition the visitors ran out winners by five…

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Local and General Football

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 2

Juniors are certainly Showing- remarkable improvement since the team was formed late this season. Every match sees the boys produce…

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Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 3

All Central players willing to take part in the game against Easts on Sunday are asked to be at the Showground ready to play at 1.30…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 3

The Associates are holding their Open Day Tournament on Friday, August 24th. This promises to be an excellent day, as a very…

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Golf News

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 3

Beautiful weather and conditions but very few enthusiasts; what ha[?] become of those many younger players, who earlier in the season…

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National Football INTERMEDIATES

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 4

Last Saturday Eastlake forfeited to Queanbeyan. To-morrow Queanbeyan play Ainslie at Kingston Oval at 2.30…

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National Football a Grade

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 3

To-morrow the Tigers meet Ainsli[?] at Northbourne Oval in the final match of the current season. Unfortunately the locals will be…

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Football Braidwood Boys Badly Belted by Benedicts

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 2

The challenge match between married and single, set down as "Has-Beens" versus "Never-Wasers," drew a great crowd to the rec. on Sunday…

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Football Braidwood Juniors Score Another Meritorious Victory

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 3

As if to demonstrate that their previous week's convincing win against Goulburn Juniors was no fluke. Braidwood Juniors on Sunday turned on a…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

On Saturday the Tigers played Ainslie at Northbourne Oval The Queanbeyan team took the field sadly depleted by injuries and last…

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Rugby League Blues Defeat Goulburn

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

Before a large crowd in Goulburn last Sunday, Queanbeyan “Blues” ran out victorious by 15 points to 4. Arthur Smith was the first to score…

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Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 3

East Queanbeyan will meet Bungendore at 3 o’clock on the Showground on Sunday next. The local team will be selected…

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Serious Football

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

According to the "Post," last Sunday's Group 8 competition match at Goulburn must have been a pretty hectic affair. Tempers became frayed…

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Rugby League Queanbeyan Wins Again

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 2

Queanbeyan “Blues” journeyed to Canberra on Sunday and defeated North Canbera by 14 points to 7 after a hard game…

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Coursing Club Annual Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, held last night, was very well attended…

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Resident Tennis Championships

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 2

Last Sunday concluded the Resident Tennis Championships. Ron Woodbridge and Mrs. Rex Cross retained their Singles titles. Mr…

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Rovers Cricket Club

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 2

The Rovers had their first practice on Sunday last when a good number of players attended. J. Cranswick has changed his…

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Rugby League Wests v. R.S.L.

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 4

The second last, round of the local competition was played at the Showground on Sunday. Results were as follows:—…

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Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 2

Queanbeyan two tries, four goals, 14 points, defeated Captain’s Flat 3 tries on goal, 11 points. Before a near record crowd for an…

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