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Sport, 1946

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£453 Profit on Tumut December Races Annual Fixture Will Be One Day Affair

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of the Tumut Turf Club last week arrangements for the annual race meeting— the hospital race meeting…

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Bowls

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

The third round of the Inter-town Pennant Competitions was completed on Sunday last when Tumut met Cootamundra…

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Tennis

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

There were 22 on the Golf Club's two illuminated courts on Wednesday night, which was ideal for play. It was like pre-war joviality and…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

There is no truth in the rumor that "Billy Lawrence," of Barmedman, ace Rugby League referee of Group 9, proposes retiring from the game, says…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

The Railway Rovers will play Wallendbeen, at Wallendbeen, on Sunday. The team will be: I. Heath, C. Schofield, G. Johnson, J. Schofield, P…

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BOXING Bennell Defeats Hunter

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Hockey Bennell (10-9 3/4) defeated Tommy Hunter (10-9), of Newcastle, on points at Leichhardt Stadium to-night…

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Wagga Races

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

Ridden by the Melbourne jockey, H. Olsen, and backed front 2 to 1 to 5 to 4, Lyndale won the Anniversary Handicap. principal event…

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Cannery Cricket

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

The following players will represent Warehouse team against Engineers In the final of the Cannery Competition on the No. 2 turf this…

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Boxing Peter Roddy's Big Test

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

All roads will lead co the stadium in O'Brien's Hall next Saturday week, February 2. The Sportsground Stadium Committee have finished arrangements to…

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Tumut's Swimming Pool and Camping Reserve

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

As the result of a report submitted to Tumut Shire Council by the Progress and Tourist Association in connection with conditions at the Tumut…

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BOWLS Pennant Teams for

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

The selectors of the Narandera Bowling Club met on Tuesday night and finalised the A and B pennant teems which are to play Leeton at…

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Cricket Tumut and Country Competition Competition Points

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

Tumut 58. Batlow 52. Adelong 50, Wyangle 50, Gilmore 38, Sharp's Creek 37, Tumut Plains 36. Gocup 29. Bombowlee 26. However. Sharps…

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Merrin Cricket Competition Dudauman and Catholic Club to Meet

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

Dudauman and the Catholic Club will meet on Fisher Park on Sunday in a game which will decide the minor premiership…

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Mr. Tom Woodbridge's Record 70 Years in Succession at Tumut Races

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 1

When Mr. Tom Woodbridge of Smith Gundagai attends the annual race meeting of the Tumut Turf Club next month it will be…

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Tumut Cycle And Athletic Club

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 1

It is pleasing to see the locals getting into form for the opening road races on the 10th February. These events will be contested on the Blowering road…

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Close of Swimming Classes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

The Wagga "Learn to Swim" campaign will close this morning, when the test swims will be held at 9.30 o'clock. During the six weeks…

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More Racing and Trotting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday: The proposed amendments to the Gaming and Betting Act were discussed today by the Chief Secretary (Mr…

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Bowls. N.S.W. Defeats Victoria

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: Victoria failed to make good in the final play of the interstate bowls matches played at the City Club…

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Greyhound Racing Albury Noms. for To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 6

The following are the nominations for the meeting of the Albury Coursing Club to be held to-night:— Albury Stake, 10th div, 500 yds:…

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111 Racing Days Recommended by Sub-committee

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday: Horse racing for 111 days each year in the metropolitan area will be permitted if the recommendations by the…

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