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Sport, 1934

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Art of Swimming—classes for Children

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 5

The other day 5000 children in all parts of the State, were given their first lesson in swimming. The plan of teaching children to swim during…

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Swimming Miss Joyce Cooper Impresses Sydney Experts

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 5

Sydney swimming enthuiasts saw Miss Joyce Cooper, the English champion in action on Tuesday. They were impressed…

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Vacation Swimming School More Children the Crawl Stroke

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

The vacation swimming classes conducted by the Department of Education under the direction of Mr. Y. Haberecht and Miss A. Berry, were…

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Holiday Cricket Matches Played in Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 3

Two matches were played in Narandera on New Year's Day one being against a team from Griffith, in the Park, and the other against a…

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Adelong Jockey Club Annual Races Second Day

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 3

The second day of the A.J.C.'s Now Year meeting was held on Tuesday in fine weather. The attendance again was good, the gate…

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Cycle Racing "Sago" Paterson Wins the Double Locals at Griffith Sports

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

Two races were held by the Cycle Club on Wednesday evening last and "Sago" Paterson was the star performer, winning both…

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Cricket Don Bradman Not to Play To-day Wrenched Back Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 6

Don Bradman will not play for his State in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, which will be gin at Sydney to-morrow. He…

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Victorias Cricket Xi. Led by Australia's Captain to Play in Leeton at End of Month

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 2

Word, was received in Leeton yesterday that Captain Woodfull, after completing the Sheffield Shield matches against New South Wales, will bring his Victorian Eleven to Leeton to play a combined Riverina team in this town on Wednesday afternoon,…

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Athletics London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 6

The South Australian runner Malcolm Dunn, with two yards start, won his heat in the first round of a Powderhall 130 yards handicap in the time…

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Bowls

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 6

The Bottom Park Bowling Club has had presented to it by Mrs. Holyer a fine silver rose bowl for night competition and it has been named the…

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Rugby League

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 11

Frank O'Rourke, who has been referred to as the greatest Rugby League centre, threequarter, has returned from England after being six…

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BOWLS Riverina Pennants

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 15

The first of the pennant matches for the season will be On Wednesday next comme[?]ced 2 o'clock. Bolton Park will meet Wagga on…

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Fast Swimming SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 15

Fast times were recorded at the State swimming carnival at Manly bath's to-day. Noel Ryan, in winning the 110…

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Swimming English Champion May Visit Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 6

Subject to the approval support of the wagga public, it is practicaLy certain that Miss Joyce Cooper, the, famous English swimming…

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Swimming Record Entries in State Women's Events

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 3

The State women's championships which will be decided on January 13 at the Sydney Domain baths, have attracted record entries in most of…

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Golf Rules of Golf Information From St. Andrew's Wagga Country Club Case

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 6

The new golf rules which came into operation in Australia from January 1, have clarified the position in regard to many rules. but still there are some…

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Brisbane Races BRISBANE

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 15

Fifth Division Handicap; Sereloan 1; Bird of Passage 2; Hallan 3: 94 J First Division Handicap: Yoburn 1; Leewind 2; Lachine 3; 41…

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Golf Law Ruling From St. Andrew's

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The new golf rules which came into operat on in Australia from January J, have clarified the position in regard to many rules, but still there…

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Races At Wagga Anniversary Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 11

The Anniversary Meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club is being looked forward to locally. A two day fixture is arranged this year for…

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Mornington Races Farlure Wins Cup

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 11

Farlure, who has been performing rather badly in jumping events, surprised by winning the Mornington gold cup on Thursday. G. McMahon…

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