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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Bowls Narandera v. Bolton Park (Wagga)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

On Wednesday last six rinks from the new Bolton Park (Wagga) Club visited Narandera for the purpose of engaging in matches against the…

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Retrenching Northern Racing Association Tamworth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

The North and North-western Districts Racing Association committee bakes a serious view of the racing outlook. Yesterday morning the…

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Boxing a Challenge (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

Sir,—I an writing you on account of the contest between Tommy Cribb, of Sydney and Snowy" Breasley, of Junee at Junee on Saturday night. At…

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BOXING Two Middleweight Champions Meet Breasley Beats Cribb

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

At Junee on Saturday night, Tommy Cribb (Western Australia)who it will be remembered, fought Jacky Haines at Leeton last year, was…

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Local and General Presbyterian Tennis Club

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

At a meeting on Wednesday night, Rev. C. Goy presiding, the balance in hand was reported as £5 odd, but there are still some arrears to wipe…

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Sunday Golf Council's Request to Close Mr. Schoer's Reply

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

The following letters explain themselves:— "Town Hall, Cootamundrn, 3rd January, 1931. Mr. W. Schoor, Baby…

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A Cricket Record They Will Not Break

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

Some records are made not to be broken—such a one is the [?] record made by six of the victorious Australian XI, when several members…

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W.F.A. RACES V.R.C. Alters Conditions. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

In future weight for age races at Flemington will provide for penalties, and allowances. For the three weight for age races at…

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A Cricket Record They Will Not Break N.s.w Members of Australian Xi Receive Souvenir From "His Master's Voice"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

Some records are made not to be broken--such a one is the Souvenir record made by six of the victorious Australian XI, when several members…

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Athletic Carnival at Coolamon

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

A special train will be run from Leeton to Coolamon on Anniversary Day (January 26th) for the athletic sports which are being run there…

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Swimming Classes Pupils' Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. Haberecht in his report on the swimming classes held at Wagga Beach under the auspices of the Education Department, expressed…

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Rugby League Shankland Leaving

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 13

Bill Shankland, one of Australia's greatest Rugby League wing three quarters and coach last year at Leeton, is leaving Sydney in May to play…

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Boxing Breasley Wins on Points

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 23

At Junee Stadium on Saturday night, "Snowy" Breasley (11.1) of Junee, defeated Tommy Cribb (11.0) of West Australia, on points in a 15…

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Melbourne, Sporting Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 6

Judging by the noise being made across the Murray regarding the much objected to betting tax it was expected that there would be an influx…

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"Minnie" Golf Inter-town Teams' Match

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 6

A novelty in minnie golf is the staging of an inter-town challenge match, Junee players having challenged Wagga to meet them at the…

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Wee Golf in Sydney D. Soutter Just Beaten in "Sun" Competition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 10

In the Miniature Golf "Sun" championship play, the Wagga representative Dal. Soutter, up to yesterday had won three of his matches. He…

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French Football Man Charged with Manslaughter. Second Tragedy Occurs Paris

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

While the Bordeaux Court was considering its judgment in the case in which Fernandez Tailanto, a footballer, was charged with manslaughter in…

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Swimming Women's Championship Two Records Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

Miss Mollie Mitchell won the 100 yards women's swimming championship of Australia at teh Coogee acquarium last night from Miss Vera…

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Moorefield Races Puff Wins Handicap Satmoth And Financial Best Juveniles Decision Hooted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

There were nine races set down on the afternoon's programme at Moorefield. A section of the crowd hooted the judge's verdict in the second division…

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