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Sport, 1939

3,974 stories in Riverina's papers · page 45 of 199

Swimming Nakama's Foot Infection May Affect Future Appearances Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

The foot infection from which the Hawaiian swimmer, Kyoshl Nakama, is suffering was worse to-day and he was examined by a Macquarie-street…

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South Western Golf Association Annual Meeting Pennant Matches Abandoned

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 5

Amongst those present at the annual meeting of the South-Western District Golf Association, held at Harden on Wednesday afternoon…

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Yaps and Yelps Greyhound Racing Sensation Two Narandera Men Disqualified

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon, the Stipendiary Steward of the Narandera Greyhound Racing Club (Mr. R. P. Longobardi) held an inquiry into the…

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Cricket English Women's Tour Central Fund Arranged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 8

All States will pay £140 into the central fund to meet the cost of the visit of the English women's cricket team to Australia next season. In…

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Wagga Racing St. Patrick's Meeting To-morrow Weights and Selections Trippin' Through and Scenaria a Likely Double

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 8

Fate appears to have taken a hand in guiding the destinies of the Wagga St. Patrick's Day Race Club in regard to its annual race meeting originally…

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Wagga Country Associates Tennis Association Formed Representative Wagga Meeting Mayor Supports Move Game Expected to Go Ahead

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 8

The first general meeting of the associates of the Wagga Country Golf Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last night. Arrangements were So that tennis in Wagga may be properly controlled and governed by an authorised body affiliated with the New South Wales Lawn Tennis…

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Cricket History Origin of Game in New South Wales When Test Players Paid Own Expenses

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 6

The introduction of cricket into Australia is usually attributed to the officers of the ship Calcutta, which arrived in Port Jackson in December…

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Athletics Decima Norman Equals World Record Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 8

Miss Decima Norman (Australia) appearing at a sports meeting at Morrinsville equalled the world's record time of 11 seconds for 100 yards. She…

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Leeton Regatta

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

A regatta is to be held at Leeton during Easter and 80 oarsmen from Sydney are to take part, while there will be two Victorian crews and those…

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Ben Sharrock of West Wyalong, one of t he most brilliant and improved swimmers in the south-west finished the season with remarkable success…

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Football Rugby League Wigan Teams Tour Leeton Seeks Match Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

An indication that the tour of Australia by the Wigan (England) Football. Club would eventuate," was given by the fact that the N.S.W. Rugby…

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Greyhound Racing Fiendish Practices Cats Killed by Coursing Dogs Severe Punishment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

In recent months many cats had allegedly been declawed by greyhound dog owners and then torn to pieces after being caught by the dogs as…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Wombat defeated Boorowa in the A grade final of the Young and District Cricket Association's competition. by eight wickets…

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Football Terrors to Reform

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

All players keen on the reformation of the Terrors Club are notified that the annual meeting is to be held tomorrow night at 8. The meeting will…

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R.A.F. Bomber Crashes Into Swimming Pool London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

The crew of four were killed when a Royal Air Force bomber crashed into a swimming pool at Lincoln…

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Tennis Wagga Easter Tournament Improved Programme Thirteen Events

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

For the past three years the Church of England Tennis Club has successfully conducted a tournament at Easter time. Due to limited court…

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Newcastle Races Postponed Until Thursday Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Owing to rain the Newcastle races which were to have been held to-day were postponed until Thursday…

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Parade at Wagga Races BY 500 Light Horsemen

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 6

Patrons at the Wagga St. Patrick's Day races this afternoon are to witness a parade of about 500 of the 21st Light Horse…

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Wagga Country Golf Club Annual Meeting Assets Exceed Liabilities First Time in Club's History

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Wagga Country Golf Club held at the Commercial Hotel last night. The…

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To-day's Races Wagga St. Patrick's Meeting Riverina Horse to Parade Added Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

All arrangements have been completed for what is expected to be one of the most successful St. Patrick's Day race meetings yet held on the Wagga…

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