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Sport, 1934

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The Swimming Carnival

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

Who is Gundagai's Bathing Girl? At the Swimming Carnival next Friday, a judge will roam around the grounds seeking the best bathing…

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Gundagai Racing Club Prize Money Increased

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Gundagai Racing Club was held on Thursday night last. The president, Mr. J. O. Robertson chaired the meeting, and…

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Boxing Jimmy Clabby Famous Boxer Dies From Starvation New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

Jimmy Clabby, the great welterweight of a quarter of a century ago, who visited Australia at the age of 19 years, was found dead from…

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Match Racing Winooka-chase Me Proposal Miami (Florida)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

It was announced here that Rufe Nay for cabled from Australia to the Miami Jockey Club terms for a match race between Winooka and Chase…

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Tennis Australian Championships Some Keen Contests Stars in Form SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

The Australian championships were continued at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcutters Bay, yesterday. The heat proved trying to the competitors…

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Vacation Swimming School

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

The above concluded on Friday, last, and Mr. K. Ivernch the instructor, reports as follows:— The Education Department's…

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Coursing Club Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Narandera Coursing Club was held on Wednesday' evening last, there being present Messrs. E. J. Hunt (chair), P…

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Bowls [?] Pennant Match

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

The following rinks have been selected to represent Bolton Park against Wagga in a B pennant match on the Bolton Park bowling green to-morrow:…

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Cycle Racing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

The following are the handicaps for the half mile handicap to be held in the park on Wednesday evening (to-morrow). There will also be a…

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Narandera Swimming Club Meeting of Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Narandera Swimming Club was held on Friday evening last, when there were present Messrs. N. Laurantus…

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Proposed New Tennis Courts

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

Five bituminous new surfaced tennis courts would be a great asset to tennis players of to-day and of to-morrow. They would also be…

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Narandera Cricket Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the Narandera Cricket Association was held, in the Mechanics' Institute or Friday evening, there being present Messrs. R…

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Correspondence Swimming Baths Suggested (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

Sir,—In your last issue you published a paragraph referring to the popularity of the Lake during the hot spell…

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Cricket Tumut District Cricket Association. Team to Visit Temora

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

On Thursday next a team representative of Tumut Association so to Temora to play three matches over the holidays. On Friday the team…

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Swimming Wagga Boys Do Well Vacation School Teachers' Report

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Great praise is due to the Department of Education for its sponsoring of the Christmas Vacation Swimming School, for it is now almost a tradition…

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Cricket. Lockhart Retains Morrow Cup. Very Exciting Finish

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting games of cricket ever played on the Lockhart Recreation Ground was witnessed on Sunday, when the…

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Cricket an Exciting Match at Carrathool for Cup

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

Keen excitement marked the end of a match for the C. B. Filstott challenge cup between tile Carrathool and Darlington Point teams on the…

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Racing Sensation Life Disqualifications Imposed Mr. P. J. Bartley's Decision

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Since taking up duties as stipendiary steward of the Southern District Racing Association, Mr. P. J. Bartley has had a busy time-with…

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SWIMMING M.I.A. Championship Carnival Leeton Club Wins All Events New Records Established

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

Travelling by special train the Leeton Club took over a contingent of swimmers and supporters to the Griffith Beths on Friday night for…

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Boxing Kelso Wins on Foul Canadian's First Contest Exciting Scene at Conclusion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Yet another foul marred the principal contest at Rushculters Bay Stadium to-night when Billy Town-send, of Canada win his first bout in…

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