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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1934

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Boxing LAWSON v GARCIA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

It is interesting to note that both Keith Lawson and Jack Garcia, who will meet at the Wonderland Stadium on January 26, have met Wally…

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Cricket Junee Notes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The Junee Cricket Association has selected the following team to play against a Cootamundra association team on Sunday: L. Anderson…

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Marrar News. Cricket

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

One of the most exciting and closely contested matches, of the season, was played at Marrar last Sunday between [?] and Marrar. It was a [?]…

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Swimming and the Metric System (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

Sir,—Why introduce the metric system into our local sports, such as swimming, etc.? Our British system of weights and measures is a…

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Bowls Leeton v GRIFFITH A. Grade Pennant Match

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

The newly formed Wade Bowling Club played their first A. Grade Pennant game against Griffith last weekend at Leeton. It is pleasing to…

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Bowls Bowlers Go to Temora on "Goose Chase"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Several members of the Narandera Bowling Club are lamenting the fact that they did not make themselves acquainted with the date of…

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Cricket. Third Round of "A" Division

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The third round of the "A" division was drawn yesterday afternoon. Owing to the swimming carnival being held in Tumut on the third…

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Cycle Racing Joe Couch a C. Paterson Victorious

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Two races were held in, the park on Wednesday by the Narandera Cycle Club. The mile handicap was won by Joe Couch, while "Sago"…

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Cycle Racing at Whitton Tour De Whitton Road Race

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

The cycling boom has reached Whitton and a fairly strong club has already been formed. There is a fairly large membership, and the…

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

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

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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Last Night's Point Score Races Johnny Williams Fast Improving Junior Phyllis Dempsey Surprises

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The Leeton and Yanco Swimming Clubs held their weekly Point Score competition races at the Leeton baths last night and the large number of…

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Swimming Carnival at Yarragundry

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

A swimming carnival, in aid of the Wagga Citizens' Band, will be held at Yarragundry on Friday, with water and land events for women, men, and…

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Country Rugby League Support in the Country

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

Important developments in connection with the control and administration of the Rugby League code in the country districts have…

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Boxing Lawson v. Garcia on Friday Night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

The promoters of boxing in Wagga seem determined to provide attractive contests for the public. They have again gone to considerable expense…

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High Schools Cricket Week

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 16

The Wagga High School [?] Hedditch is doing with in the schools matches in Sydney this week. Playing for No. 2 team on Wednesday he…

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Wagga Anniversary Races Visiting Horses Arriving

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 14

With good entries the Anniversary, Meeting of the M.T.C. at Wagga on Friday and Saturday next, promises do be most successful. A number of…

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Tumbarumba Races Train Arrangements for Cup Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

The contemplating spending a few days in the mountain country and attending the Tumbarumba Cup race meeting on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Cootamundra Turf Club Races to Be Held in February

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the committee of the cootamundra Turf club. it was decided to hold the annual race meeting on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Football Rugby Union England Defeats Wales London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

England defeated Wales by nine points to nil in a Rugby Union match at Cardiff…

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Bowls

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

Good progress is being made with the construction of the bowling green at the golf course. At one time there was a fine green…

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