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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Bowls

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

Progress has been made in the various competitions on the pairs, Kingsmill nd West won from A. Hogan and Luders. In the singles,…

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Temora Swimming Pool

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

It is estimated that 20,400 people attended the Temora swimming pool during January, while receipts for the month amounted to £369/1/10,…

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Tumut Swimming Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

Those people fortunate enough to avail themselves of the cheap rail fares to Tumut on Sunday, February 23, will see the town and district a…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

Tom Logan, lock forward to the Young team, will probably leave this week for Sydney, where he looks forward to securing employment…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

West Wyalong yesterday easily retained the O'Farrell Cup against Yalgogrin, when they scored 231 runs to the visitors 94 Batting first, West…

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Swimming Leeton Club's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

The Leeton District Amateur Swimming Club will hold a carnival in the modern Leeton baths next Sunday, when the district champions will…

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COURSING Southern District Association Formed Headquarters at Wagga

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

A meeting of delegates connected with mechanical hare dog racing was held at Cootamundra recently. for the purpose of forming a…

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Foot Amputated Boxing Referee's Accident Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

Jack Clough, wrestling referee at the Newcastle Stadium received injuries necessitating the amputation of his left root in a road accident at…

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After Races Arachne's Smart Sprint Melbourne, Saturdav

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

A rachne, who was withdraw from the Marine Handicap at Williamstown to-day, was splinted five furlongs after the races. Ridden by H…

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New Racing Secretary Mr. O'donohue's Appointment Wangaratta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

Mr. Matt O'Donohue, at the annual meeting of the Wangaratta Turf Club last night, was appointed hon. secretary in succession to Mr. M. Hayes,…

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Tennis Club in Annual Meeting Prepares for Busy Season

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Gundagai Tennis Club on Friday evening, drew a crowd of 20 members—an enthusiastic band who prepared the way…

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CRICKET S. African Match Rain Interrupts Play Bulawayo

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

RAIN interfered with play in the match' between Australia and Rhodesia to-day. The home captain won the toss, and sent the…

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Football Wagga Rugby League

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Wagga Rugby Football League will be held in the M.P. and A.A. Chambers, Gurwood street, on February 27…

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Sporting Notes Coursing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

At Wollongong on Saturday night Mr. A. E. Atkinson's (Grong Grong) dog Bed Meggs won the Wollongong Stake, 480 yards. In 28 1/5, the fastest…

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Swimming Junior Point Score

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Great interest is being shown by the junior boys in their weekly point score. On Saturday last there were fourteen competitors and some…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

The postponed meeting of the C.D.C. Association was held in Mr. G.B. Black's office last night. Mr. T. Wilkinson, president,…

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Bowls Riverina Championship Finalist

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

In the final match to decide club's Riverina championship finalist L. H. Sherriff defeated H. W. Bynon, 31-28…

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Swimming Carnival Leeton, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

THE cream of Riverina will be competing at the championship carnival to be held next Sunday afternoon at the Leeton…

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Cootamundra Swimming Club Committee Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

An executive meeting fit the above. was held at the baths on Sunday, and it was decided to run a series of weekly carnivals, commencing next…

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Cricket Dance

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

To assist the funds of the Lockhart Cricket Club, a dance was held in the Rio Theatre on Thursday evening. Contrary to expectations,…

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