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Sport, 1948

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Coursing Meeting To-morrow Night

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

An important meeting of the Gundagai Coursing Club will be held at the Gresham Hotel to-morrow (Friday) night. Members are…

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Tennis the Picnic

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

Although many years had passed since the club had held a picnic, I don’t think that such a long period of time will be allowed to elapse…

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Proctor to Return to Racing

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Co-favorite with Fresh Boy and Columnist for the Sydney Cup. Proctor will probably return to racing at…

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Wagga Greyhound Races Tonight

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 6

The Wagga-trained Red Gummer won so impressively at his last start that he appeals strongly as the winner of the Novice Stake, 3rd div., at the Wagga Diggers' Greyhound Racing Club's meeting tonight…

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Swimming Learn to Swim Campaign Commences Next Week

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

The annual Learn to Swim Campaign will commence in Gundagai next week. Classes will be conducted both…

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Railway Institute Cricket Club

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4

Contributed: The Railway were outclassed, and defeated easily by the ex-services on Sunday last…

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Local News Mannus Tennis Club Dance

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 1

The Mannus Tennis Club hopes to put down a new court in the near future and to this end a dance was held in the…

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The World of Sport Cricket Gundagai Cricket Association Dying on Its Feet

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

This paper’s policy has been and will continue to be, to foster and help all branches of sport to the best of its literary…

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Football Jack Cruise to Coach Tumut Jim Jeffrey Beaten At Ballot

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Tumut Football Club was held at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday last when over fifty members and…

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BOWLS (Without Bias)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 1

On Saturday last. Black demonstrated his superiority over Henham on the day in no uncertain manner. Tom got away to a good start…

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Swimming Tomorrow Night's Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 4

A big crowd is expected at the Cootamundra Swimming Club's carnival tomorrow night. Visiting swimmers will be here from…

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"Talent Good" Says Swimming Instructor

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 6

"From what I have seen here in Batlow in the last few days you have got tons of material," declared Mr. A. Bushel. N.S.W. A.S.A. Instructor…

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Leeton Golf Club Notes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

The president and secretary wish to apologise for a typographical error appearing in the printed copies of the President's report, to be…

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Swimming Notes Leeton's Big Carnival on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

The time for holding the Riverlna swimming championships is fast approaching. Next Sunday the Leeton Club will conduct its first carnival,…

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Football Annual Meeting Tonight!

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Cootamundra Football Club will be held at the Cootamundra Literary institute tonight, commencing at 8…

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Sunday's Swimming Carnival Diving Display by Australia's Champion

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 2

THE Riverina Championship Swimming Carnival to be held in the Leeton Olympic Pool on Sunday afternoon next…

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Cowabbie West Cricket Club Social

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 6

The Cowabbie Cricket Club held a very successful euchre party and dance in the Cowabbie West Hall on Friday, 30th January. There…

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Coolamon Rovers’ Football Club Annual Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the members of the Coolamon Football Club was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday last week. The…

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Tennis Easter Tournament Exhibition by Sydney Players

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

THE programmes for the Easter Tournament have already been printed and players can obtain copies from either of the…

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Darlington Point Visit of Argoon Tennis Team

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 2

Members of the Argoon Tennis Club spent a really enjoyable day when they visited Darlington Point to play a return match against the…

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