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Sport, 1946

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Rugby League Still Hope of English Team Coming Out

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday: There was still hope that the Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) could arrange shipping space to bring the British Rugby…

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Women's Bowls

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday: In the women's country week bowling carnival. Mrs. Wiseby's rink (New Lambton) won the championship…

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Coursing Grand Coin Case Committee’s Decision

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 10

The commitee of the Cootamundra Coursing Club on Sunday night finalised what has become known as the Grand Coin case…

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Bowls Wednesday’s Play Club Championship Singles—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 10

Church defeated Rose 31/30. The scores were level on the 4th head 3/3 17th 12/12, 19th 13/13, 34th 23/23. Rose was 30/24 on the 37th head,…

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Tennis. Pails May Yet Play at Wimbledon

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: The president of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association (Sir Norman Brooks) said to-day that there was…

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Move to Outlaw Stymies in Junee Golf Defeated

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 6

A move to support the American Professional Golfers’ Assn in its attitude of outlawing stymies in match play was defeated at the annual meet…

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CRICKET Temora's O'Farrell Cup Team

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 8

Because of the semi-finals of the local cricket competition being played, the Temora selectors have not been able to call on the strongest…

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Football North Gundagai Club’s Annual Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 10

The annual meeting of the North Gundagai Club was held on Tuesday evening, when a fair number of supporters turned up to set the Club…

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Boxing “Chummy” Bell in Form Walker Beaten In Two Rounds

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 10

At Tumut last night Gundagai’s well known boxer Gordon (“Chummy”) Bell, completely trounced Ron Walker, of Yass. The…

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Cricket Gundagai Meets Kimovale in Semi-finals

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 10

In the semi-finals of the Hogan Sold Cup Competition, to be commenced next Sunday, Gundagai will meet Kimovale on the latter’s ground…

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Golf Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 4

It is almost certain that the opening day will be Saturday. 6th April. The competitions will be mixed Canadian foursomes. 9 holes, followed…

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High Schools Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival of the Combined South-Western High Schools will be held at the Griffith Baths on Wednesday next,…

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Cricket

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

The following players have been selected to play Tumut at Gocup next Sunday:--W. Hillier, R. Hillier, C. Hillier. Wal. Hillier. L. Matchet[?], J…

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BOXING Ward Defeats Sands

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Tommy Ward (10.10) beat Clem Sands (10.8) on points at Leichhardt Stadium to-night…

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BOWLS South Wagga Club

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 6

The following players have been selected to represent South Wagga against Henty to-morrow on the South Wagga green: Andrews,…

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Swimming Notes (By "High Diver")

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

Last Sunday's programme consisted of a 110 yards open handicap, 55 yards junior handicap, and a diving competition in which each competitor…

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Country Swimming Championship Successful Carnival at Young

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 6

PRIIOR to the war Leeton held some very successful swimming carnivals, including the country championships, and it is hoped…

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Inter-town Swimming Carnival Narandera on Sunday Week

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

Narandera Swimming Club reformed this season with only a few pence in the exchequer, but by holding fortnightly dances, they now hold quite…

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Masonic Cricket. Ganmain d. COOLAMON

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

Played at Coolamon on Wednesday of last week, the visitors winning by 45 runs Scores. Coolamon R. Par[?] C. G. Bryant,…

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Competition Cricket Final Match on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

The M.C.C. and Colts will contest the Howell Cud final on the sports-ground on Sunday next, and the wining team will oppose the Railway XI…

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