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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1934

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Boxing "Ghandi" Defeats Ryding Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 6

At the Parramatta Stadium last night, in a bout for the paperweight of Australia, "Young Gandhi" (7.4) outpointed Bert…

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Bowls Notes From the Wagga Club

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 6

Rink games were continued on the Wagga Bowling Club's green on Saturday, and the following were the results:—Cussen, Sutherland, Giltinan,…

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Cootamundra Races Wednesday's Programme

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

The Cootamundra Turf Club's annual meeting opens on Wednesday, and will be concluded on Thursday. Cootamundra business houses will…

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Cootamundra Races Weights for

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

The following are the weights for the first day of the Cootamundra Turf Club’s and annual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, February 14…

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Racing Identity Mr. S. Fielder Dead Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 6

One of the oldest racing identities in the State, Mr. S. Fielder, died suddenly to-day, aged 80 years, He trained a number of big winners in the early…

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CRICKET Next Wednesday’s Big Game Team Selected

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 3

The team to meet the Commercial Travellers Association on Anzac Park next. Wednesday, has been selected sand is:—O. H. Jones, .1. Smith…

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Canterbury Races Questionnaire Wins Flying Handicap to Lavington Varnottar Best Juvenile SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 6

The Canterbury Park Club held a meeting this afternoon in fine, hot weather, before a good attendance. The stewards reported: In the…

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Swimming Tumut Swimming Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

Everything at the pool is in readiness for the carnival on Sunday. The services of "H.M.S. Unsinkable" have been dispensed…

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Bowls

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 6
Also in The Tumut and Adelong Times

The final of the Riverina association championship pairs was played on the Wagga Bowling Club's green yesterday between Vains and Smith against…

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Barellan Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

For the first time in the history of the district, the Barellan District Amaleur Swimming Club held a swimming carnival on Mr. W. J…

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Adelong Swimming Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The Adelong Swimming Club's Carnival takes place to-morrow afternoon, and extensive preparations have been made by the officials for…

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Cricket

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2
Also in The Tumut and Adelong Times

On Sunday next, Lockhart will defend the Morrow Cup against the Galore team. It will be remembered that the last time Galore challenged…

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Swimming Splendid Sport Promised

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

With the completion of arrangements for the swimming carnival which will be held at the Wagga beach on February 28, indications are that it will…

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Swimming Leeton Club's Point Score

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Keen interest is being maintained in the Leeton Swimming Club's Progressive point Score competition. On last Friday night the following events…

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"Cricket Social."

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

In aid of the funds of the cricket club, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Huf made their home, "Fenton," available for a social evening on…

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Davis Cup Tennis Team

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association in Melbourne on Thursday decided that it could not include Harry Hopman in the Davis…

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Riverina Swimming Championships Leeton Baths Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Heavy entries have been received for this carnival to be held in Leeton Baths next Sunday. Or late years Riverina Swimming has grown to…

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Narandera Sunday Cricket Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The two semi-final matches of the McWilliams' cup cricket competition were commenced on Sunday and those taking part experienced…

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