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Sport, 1935

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Swimming Carnival at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

A life saving carnival, which will also embrace several swimming races, will be held at the Wagga bathing beach on February 10. The carnival…

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"Hiram Golf's Religion."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

This book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to thousands. Hiram's humor, quaint philosophy, sound teaching, sanctified…

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Walbundrie Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

On Sunday Walbundrie were called on to defend the Wigg Challenge Cup against Rand, and after an interesting match the locals retained the cup by…

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"How to Improve Your Tennis."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

This is a book which nobody who aims at becoming proficient at tennis should be without. In it all the tactics employed by great players such…

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Gundagai Swimming Carnival Big Day on Sunday Next

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 5

Look your best on Sunday next girls (but be sure you are attired in Spooner's regulation bathing costume), for the crowds are coming…

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Cricket Next Sunday's Games

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 5

The draw for next Sunday's round of the Hogan Gold Cup competition (one that will materially effect the teams who hope to enter the…

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Local and General Football Socials

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 2

The Tumbarumba Football Club will hold a social on February 11 in the School of Arts and another on March 12 At the first social blazers…

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Batlow Swimming Carnival Opening of New Pool Successful Sports

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 5

The opening of Batlow's new baths on Monday was witnessed by a large number jot swimming enthusiasts. The weather was glorious and the carnival…

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CRICKET Cooney's Creek Defeats Nimby Strollers

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

Nimby Strollers visited Cooney's Creek last Sunday and were defeated by 72 runs. Cooney's Creek batted first and made 230 ; T. Purtell gave a…

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Cricket Bodyline Bowling Comment by Umpire in West Indies Smith and Constantine Offended Port of Spain

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 8

The umpire, Mr. Arthur Richardson, discussing the second Test match between England and the West Indies which concluded yesterday, referred to…

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Sydney Cricket Ground Rugby League Control. Opposed Sydney, Thursday.'

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 6

It was announced to-day that under the proposed agreement between the Sydney Cricket Ground, trustees At the Rugby League, provision is made…

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Boxing Tournament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken by local sports to the outcome of tomorrow (Saturday) night's boxing bouts. The final of the middle…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

Jack Kingston, the former international Rugby League footballer, who hitherto has played in the country, has announced that he will…

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Rugby League Football Club Formed in Narandera Eric Weissel Coach and Captain

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 1

If the attendance at the meeting convened for the purpose of forming a Rugby League Football Club counts for anything, the Rugby code should…

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Boxing Narandera Tournament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 6

The boxing tournament in Narandera has proved very popular. In the welterweight division W. Babbs and A. Archer were the semi-finalists…

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Bowls Association Pennant. Tumut v. COOTAMUNDRA

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 2

Played at Cootamundra on Anniversary Day and resulted in a win for Tumut by 12 points. Results as follows…

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Cricket GRIFFITH v. NARANDERA

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

A team of cricketers from Griffith visited Narandera on Monday last and played a drawn game with a team selected from the…

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Competition Cricket Austin Cup

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 5

The Country Binks and the Mid geon teams are to commence an Austin Cup competition match in park to-morrow (Saturday) after…

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Rugby at Narandera Splendid Thing for Group 17

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 5

MR. R. L. BLACK, president of the Leeton Rugby League at the annual meeting last week, referred to the intention…

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Racing Sensation Jockeys Disqualified Further Investigations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

Frederick Gay a well-known cross-country rider, was disqualified for life by the A.J.C. stewards yesterday, and two other hurdle riders dealt with as…

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