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Sport, 1932

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Not Racing Wagga Hospital Benefit Racing Club

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

After lengthy discussion at a meeting on Friday night the Wagga Hospital Benefit Racing Club decided not to hold its annual benefit race…

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Cricket South Africa v. Victoria No Play Owing to Rain Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 3

After a number of inspections, the captains (H. B. Cameron and W. M. Woodfull) decided at 2.45 p.m. that, there would be no play yesterday in…

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Tumut Swimming Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The Swimming Carnival to-morrow afternoon promises to be a high success. Record entries have been received from notable swimmers,…

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Bowls Riverina Championships

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The draw in the various sections of the above championships were made last week and resulted as follows:—…

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Tennis Protest

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The Stavely Cup Competition Management Committee met on Monday evening, Mr. C. R. Barrett, J.P., presiding. Consideration was…

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New Tennis Competition

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The new night tennis competition—the "B" grade competition (Davies Cup) was successfully launched at a meeting held at the "Review…

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SWIMMING Ryan Defeats Charlton Narrow Margin

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

In the freshwater at Footscray pool (Melbourne), on Saturday, Noel Ryan sensationally defeated Andrew Charlton by a touch in the It was an exhilarating struggle, and was watched by a great crowd. Charlton's Australian record for the distance stands at 4 min 55 2-5 secs…

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Gripu Cup Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The rain on Sunday prevented the commencement of the semi-final matches in connection with the Gripu Cup cricket competition, and in…

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Leeton Coursing Club Good Annual Meeting MR. J. Prest Elected President

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

A good augury for the coming coursing season in Leeton was the big roll up at the annual meeting of the club In Mr. McGregor's rooms on…

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Cricket Melbourne Team to Visit Widgiewa

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

The Melbourne Cricket Club has made arrangements for a team of its players to visit Widgiewa and play a match against a district team on…

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Tennis Harada Ill Attack of Influenza Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 6

The Japanese tennis player, Harada, is suffering from influenza, and is confined to his bed. On present indications, he is unlikely to take part in…

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Sale of Rights for Tumut Races and Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

On Saturday Mr. Tom. Wilkinson sold the following rights:—For Tumut Turf Club's annual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, 17th…

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Sale of Booths Tumut Show and Races Splendid Prices Realised Tumut

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 6

At the sale of rights in connection with the Tumut Turf Club's annual race meeting on February 17 and 18 the publican's booth was purchased…

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Narandera Athletic Association Adjourned Annual Meeting Decision to Register Under Companies Act

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 1

The adjourned annul meeting of the Narandera Athletic Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday evening last, there being…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

Congratulations to the Kia-Oras on taking the lead in the Sparre Cup competition! As previously stated, the Kia-Oras…

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"Tin Hare" Racing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 6

"Tin" hare racing has increased the value of kangaroo dogs. The Junee dog Ivanhoe can be sold for £100. He has won two rich stakes in the city…

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Boxing Dano Defeats Leonard Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2
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At the Leichhardt Stadium to-night Pablo Dano (8.4) obtained a points decision over Ron Leonard (8.2), the Australian flyweight champion…

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Sale of Booths For Tumut Show and Races

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

At the sale of rights in connection with the Tumut Turf Club's annual race meeting, on February 17 and 18, the publican's booth was purchased…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 2

With only two matches to go the competition table reads:— Brungle .. .. .. .. .. 37 Coolac .. .. .. .. .. 35…

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