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Sport, 1946

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Park Setting Favored for Wagga Swimming Pool Mayor Reports on Victorian Tour

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 2

A report on the recent visit of inspection to Victorian swimming pools, the Bendigo abattoirs and the South Melbourne library was presented at Friday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal…

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The World of Sport Gundagai's Swimming Carnival a Great Success Despite Rain and Rise in River. T. Sturt, of Tumut, Wins Main Events

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 8

It turned out fortunate that the Gundagai Swimming Club did not postpone its carnival, which Was held yesterday. When the heavy rain fell on Saturday, the river role 2 feet and the stream was ‘soupy’ and full of debris, it looked as though a carnival would be…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

Indications are that football will make an early start in Group Nine this season if present plans materialise. Junee is in for one of the biggest…

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Davis Cup Tennis

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

The Council of the Lawn Tennis Asaaclation last night announced that the most suitable dates for holding Davis Cup matches will be December…

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BOXING Stan. Dainer Defeats Peter Roddy

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

Before a record crowd at O'Brien's Hall, Tumut, last Saturday night, Stan. Dainer, of Sydney, and weller champion of A.I.F. in Malaya,…

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Greyhound Racing First Night Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

That night racing will boom was evidenced by the large crowd which braved the bad conditions on Saturday night to attend the first meeting…

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BOWLS Pennant Teams to Visit Griffith by Special Train

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

On Sunday next, 10th February, Narandera A and B pennant teams will journey to Gri[?]th to play their second match of the pennant series…

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Patrick Wins on K.O. Burns Beaten in Boxing Championship

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

BY knocking out Tommy Burns (10.6¼) in the ninth round at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Vic. Patrick (9.10½)…

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Stickfast Flea Found on Coursing Dogs Inspection to Be Made of Poultry Farms

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

POULTRY farmers are not the only ones being worried by the new pest Stickfast Flea. Last week the insect was found on…

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FOOTBALL Group 13 Re-formed Batlow and Tumbarumba Included

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

On Sunday last Group 13 of the Rugby League football code was reformed after a lapse of some years. Batlow and Adelong are included, in…

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Park Setting Favored for Wagga Swimming Pool Mayor Reports Inspection Tour of Other Baths

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

A report on the recent visit of inspection to Victorian swimming pools, the Bendigo abattoirs, and the South Melbourne library was presented at…

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Sporting Merrin Cricket Competition Catholic Club's Good Position. in First Semi-final

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

The Catholic Club is in a winning position against the Ramblers in the first semi-final in the Merrin Cup Competition…

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Bowls. Narandera Games

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

Results of matches played ai Narandera were as follows:—Sotiros d. Dale 33-11, Simpson d. Stinson 31-23, Ritchie d. Rich…

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SWIMMING Former Champion Denied Amateur Status

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Australian Swimming Union to-day refused to reinstate the former Australian diving…

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Rugby League Farrell Exonerated Ear-biting Charge

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Until a final operation was performed on his ear in March, he would not make any definite plans to play rugby league…

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CRICKET Queensland Win Outright

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

BRISBANE, Tuesday: Queensland to-day gained a five wickets win over South Australia in their match at brisbane Cricket Ground. Some…

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Greyhound Racing Cootamundra Meeting On

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

Nominations close to-night for the meeting of the Cootamundra Coursing Club to be held on Saturday night next. The first race is timed…

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Tennis. Mrs. Bolton Not to Go to England

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1946 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. Because of travel problems, Mrs. Nancy Bolton, the Australian women's tennis champion, will not go to…

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BOXING Louis-Conn Bout

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 6

MIAMI. Wednesday: In an interview with the American Associated Press, the former world heavyweight champion. Gene Tunny…

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SWIMMING Queensland as Venue For Championships

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wed.: Queensland was chosen as the venue at the next year's Australian championship swimming carnival. The Amaeur…

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