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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,302 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 166

Swimming Club

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Narandera Swimming Club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last, there being present Messrs. F. T. Yeoman…

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Golf and Gunpowder

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

It may be news to golfers that gun powder—lately recklessly expended—and golf are closely associated. It was due to the invention of gunpowder…

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Boxing Smith v. M'GRATH

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

All arrangements for the Smith M'Grath contest have now been completed, and what should be a very interesting and scientific contest will…

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Sporting Notes Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 5

Ron Hutchins was one of the three century-makers in the country week cricket in Sydney last week. He made 107 runs in…

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Cricket Notes. Close victories—exciting games

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Nangus defeated Coolac, at Coolac, by 19 runs. Jim Sullivan secured the hat trick. "Nangus 126, Coolac 126. Falvey Roche made 50 runs…

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Country Week Cricket Alteration of Points Soore Deprived Riverina of Shield

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

The Iredale Shield, competed for by eight country Cricket teams, was retained by South, who defeated Riverina by one point…

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Cricket West Indies Follow on in Brisbane Australian Bowling Deadly BRISBANE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

With the exception of Headley, the West Indies batsmen failed badly in the third Text match [?] Australia which was resumed to-day at the…

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Betting Tax Deputation to Chief Secretary Racing Men State Case No Hope Of Repeal Held Out SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

Replying to a deputation of racing men to-day, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) said that he held out no hope of the repeal of the Winnings, Bels Tax…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

Interest in the Sparre Cup competition must be waning considerably when only one match is played instead of three. The Catholic Club…

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Wagga Holiday Racing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

Wagga and district racegoers will be catered for by the Murrumbidgee Turf Club this week-end holiday. The club has received splendid nominations for…

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Bowls Wagga v Bolton Park

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 6

The teams to represent Wagga against Bolton Park in the pennant match to he played on the Wagga green to-day are as follow: Brunskill, Anderson,…

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Miniature Golf Wagga Defeat Junee at Southern Cross Golf Links

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 6

Two teams of Junee miniature golfers (men and women) came to Wagga last night and met wagga representations at the Southern Cross miniature…

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Cootamundra Coursing Club Last Night's Committee Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

The usual weekly meeting of the Cootamundrai Coursing Club committee was held at Mr. [?]dge's residence last night…

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Melbourne Sporting Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 6

A recent incident on one of the suburban courses has set going all sorts of rumors concerning the alleged association of certain jockeys with…

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Betting Tax Deputation to Chief Secretary Racing Men State Case

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

Replying to a deputation of racing men, the Chief Secretary Mr. Gosling) said he held out no hope of the repeal of the Winning Bets Tax Act…

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Swimming Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

A meeting was held at the Strand Theatre on Friday evening last for the purpose of organising a swimming carnival on Anniversary Day (Monday…

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Boxing Attractions for Saturday Night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 6

It was teamed in Wagga yesterday that owing to an injury to his back which he received while training, Bert Smith of Urana would not be able to…

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Tennis Junior Champion R. Goldsmith

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 6

Reg. Goldsmith, the young South Wagga Country Week representative, has returned to his home at The Rock, after a successful visit to the city. For…

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Gosford Racing Club Financial Result of February Meeting. to Decide Fate of Club Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 6

During the past few months, the Gosford racing club has incurred losses on its meetings. The committee to-day decided that on the financial…

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Wagga Races Opening Day To-morrow Keen Racing Expected

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

At Wagga to-morrow the M.T.C. will open its Anniversary Day meeting, and as keen racing may be expected there is certain to be a large…

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