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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1949

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Catholic Tennis Assoc. to Run Easter Tourney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 6

An Easter tennis carnival will be conducted in Wagga this year by the Catholic Lawn Tennis Association…

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S. Wagga Tennis Season to Open on March 19

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 6

The South Wagga Tennis Club will open for the winter season on Saturday, March 19. This was decided at a well…

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Where There Is Room for Improvement in Our Game (Reprinted from “Bowls in NSW”)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 12

In this article attention is drawn to a number of matters in which the writer claims there is room for improvement, and the…

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Council Will Negotiate for Purchase of Site of Present Tennis Courts “Should Not Dabble in These Things at All”, Says Cr. Carberry

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 6

In view of the fact that the land on which the present town tennis courts are erected is to be submitted for sale, the Gundagai Shire Council at its meeting yesterday decided to negotiate for the purchase of the block…

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A Page for All Local Sportsmen News, Notes and Comments on Cricket Battle of Tactics in Hogan Cup Semi Finals

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 12

Play next Sunday in the semi finals of the Hogan Gold Cup competition will decide which teams will meet in the final…

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Bowls

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4
Also in The Murrumbidgee Irrigator

The following players have been selected to represent Cootamundra in the No. 3 pennant final of Southern Slopes Association…

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Tennis

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

An important meeting will be held on Monday night next in the C.Y.M. Rooms at 8 p.m. The meeting has for its purpose the reforming of St…

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Bowls "B" and "C" Pennants

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 3

The following teams-have been selected to represent Narrandera in the B and C pennants against Jondaryan on Sunday, 27th February:…

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St. Mel's Tennis Club

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

Chief business at the annual meeting of St. Mel's Tennis Club, held on Thursday evening, 16th February, was the election of officers for the…

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CRICKET Tumut and District Cricket Association Sunday's Matches

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

Wyangle v. Gilmore, at Wyangle, Tumut v. Rovers, on Turf. Batlow v. Tumut Plains, at Batlow…

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Rugby League Les Brown To Coach Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

THE Leeton Club has been very fortunate in securing the services of Les Brown as play­er-coach for. this season…

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Rain Stops Play in Bowls Titles

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday: Ram today caused the postponement of play in the elimination rounds of the singles and pairs…

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Caulfield Races Saturday's Acceptances

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 3

1.15—TRENTON STAKES, for two year-old colts and geldings first division, 5 furlongs: Gilt Archer 9.0, Boghasi, Napler 8.12, prince Albion…

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Wagga Table Tennis Assoc. Formed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 6

A Table Tennis Association was formed in Wagga last night. Twelve clubs were represented at the meeting, held at the…

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Batlow Football Club Annual Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Batlow Football Club was held on Wednesday, February 16, and was well attended…

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Mangain Cricket Club Points Competition

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

This season, the Mangain Cricket Club conducted a points competition amongst their club players, when playing in the Currawarna District…

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Cricket Marrar d. EX-SERVICEMEN

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

On Sunday last a team of Marrar cricketers visited Narrandera to play a match against the local ex-Servicemen. The visitors, who were several…

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Ganmain News Ganmain Golf Club Annual Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Ganmain Golf Club was held on Friday night last. Those present were Mr. Colin Logan (retiring president)…

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Matong News Football Club Annual Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Matong Football Club was held on 3rd February, and was well attended. It was decided , to affiliate with the…

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