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Sport, 1929

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Football Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

What has happened to football in Cootamundra? When is the committee going to meet and make arrangements for a coach?…

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Fireworks and Boxing Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

At last night's meeting, the committee of the District Hospital tightened up details and made final arrangements for the carnival on…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

The last round of the Sparre Cup competition will be started next Saturday. Wallendbeen who have been unbeaten this season will be opposed…

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Boxing Gaiety Theatre Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. A. Dalglish, promoter of next Saturday's boxing contest at Leeton has secured the Gaiety Theatre in order to ensure ample seating…

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Cricket Stanyer Cup

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

Old Junee, 176 runs, defeated the Junee Institute, 109 runs, for the St[?]yer Cup on Saturday. The cup had been held by the Institute since…

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Football Newtown Juniors' Annual Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 4

On Thursday night the annual general meeting of the Newtown Junior Football Club was held at Mrs. Parr's Tea Rooms, when a very large…

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Fire at Cricket Ground Nightwatchmen Call Brigade MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

It is not generally known that two watchmen are paid £1 in night to sleep on the pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground during the firth cost, so on…

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Athletic Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Athletic Association was held on Friday evening last. There were present Messrs. F. T. Yeoman (chair), W. C…

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Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held at the Memorial Hall last night. Several indulged in practice at the week-end…

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Football Australian Rules

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Wagga Australian Rules Football Association was held last night at which officers were elected, including Mr. D.J…

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Melbourne Sporting Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

People who had been looking for ward to seeing Statesman in [?] again in the Sydney Cup will be disappointed, as the son of Demo[?] has…

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Wagga Races Substantial Profits Expected

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

Although matters have not yet been completed in connection with the recent Hospital and St. Patrick's race meetings, the secretary, Mr. J.F. De…

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Boxing Heeney v Von Porat Even Bout Expected Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

The New Zealand heavyweight, Tom Heeney, and Von Porat have completed their training, and announce themselves in fine condition for their…

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Bowls Resignation Reasons Bi[?]t in N.s.w. Associations Lute

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

A few weeks ago there appeared the somewhat [?]ld announcement that Mr. F. Doherty, senior vice-president of the N.S.W. Bowling Association, had…

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Motor Racing New Speed Record 231 Miles an Hour Daytona Beach

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

Major Segrave, the British motor driver, created a new world's automobile speed record to-day, at 231,36246 miles an hour…

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Football Wagga Rugby League Adjourned Annual Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Wagga Rugby League took place in the M.P. and A.A. rooms last night, when the newly-elected president, Mr…

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Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

At the recent meeting of the Young Golf Club, it was decided to raise the subscription to £3/3/ per year, for members and £1/11/6 for associates…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

Next Sunday, Young will defend the "Glenelg" Cup against the Grenfell Juniors team, which-will include the following well known players:—…

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Tennis Southern Districts Championship Tourney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

Programmes for the annual Southern Districts Championship tournament which will be held at Young during the Easter holidays, are now…

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Golf Coolamon Club Holds Annual Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Coolamo[?] Golf Club was held in the office of Messrs. A.W. Stinson and Son, on Thursday, when the following were…

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