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Sport, 1948

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Tennis Tournament Thinners

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 8

The winners of No 3 Tournament were Mrs Owen and Mr Norm Mr Norm Limbrey. The latter is a newcomer to Gundagai and a great asset to our…

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Cricket Council Meeting Abandoned

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

A meeting of the Riverina Cricket Council at the Australian Hotel yesterday was abandoned because only three clubs were…

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Huge Crowds See British Cup Football

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): Officials closed the gates on thousands of enthusiasts at Blackpool, where Colchester, which had a run of…

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Bowls Gundagai Defeats Tumut in No. 1 Pennants Local Team Now in Running for Coveted Honor

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 8

Gundagai's convincing win over Tumut yesterday has put the local team well in the running for No 1 Southern Slopes Pennant…

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Swimming Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

The Swimming Club resumed its activities at the week-end with time trials on Saturday and a 110 yards handicap on Sunday…

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BOWLS Gundagai Defeats Tumut

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

Gundagal's convincing win over Tumut on Sunday has put the teams well in the running for No. 1 Southern Slopes Pennant Competition. Until…

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FOOTBALL Tumut Junior Football Club Annual Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Tumut Junior Football Club the following officebearers wore elected:—Patron, Mr. T. Young; president, Mr. G. Williamson;…

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Night Tennis Another Enjoyable Night

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

The Sports Queen tennis committee are to be complimented upon giving another night's good entertainment on the courts. Twenty-two…

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Centuries in Cootamundra Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

COOTAMUNDRA, Monday: C. Loiterton and M. Murray were to-gether in a partnership of 228 runs when Ex-Services defeated…

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No State Cricket Team for Riverina

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 2

The New South Wales Cricket Association has advised the Riverina Cricket Council that there is no possibility of a representative side…

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Cricket Semi-Finals at Lake Cargelligo

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

LAKE CARGELIGO, Monday: In the first semi-flnals of the cricket competition played on Sunday Lake Cargelligo (191) scored…

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Greyhound Racing Bay Minda Lands a Double Main Event to Zero Hour

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

Punters had mixed luck at the greyhound races on Saturday night. Although four favourites were successful in the seven-event programme…

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Tumut Football Club Annual Meeting Jack Cruise Elected Coach New Faces On The Committee

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Tumut Football Club was held at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night when over fifty members and, supporters of the club were in attendance. The surprise of the night was the selection of a coach. After…

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Tumut Cycling And Athletic Club

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 2

The Tumut Cycling Club's races were held en the sportsground last Saturday afternoon and again seme good racing was seen…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 4

The following team, will represent Ex-Students against Ex-Services on Fisher Park No. 2, on Sunday, 15th. Any player unavailable should notify…

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Football Annual Meeting on Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Cootamundra Football Club will be held in the Railway Institute on Friday night, at 3…

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Britain To Have National Motor Racing Team

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 5

Britain is to have what virtually is a national racing car team to compete in international events in Europe and other countries. The venture has the blessing of the British Government which- although not putting up any…

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CRICKET Aust. Team to be Announced at 5 p.m. Today

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: The secretary of the cricket Board of Control (Mr. W. Jeanes) announced, this morning that the Australian team…

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Tennis

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4
Also in Tumbarumba Times

The following Christ Church Club players have been chosen to practice with a view to selection in forthcoming matches, and are asked to attend…

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