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Sport, 1937

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Shoalhaven Regatta

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 1

The Shoal haven District Rowing Club held its annual regatta at Green-well Point on New Year's Day. A month or so ago it looked as if the…

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Sailing Thrills and Spills on Regatta Day

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 1

It was predicted in these columns last week that spectators and crews could expect excitement in the race set down for the regatta at Greenwell…

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Regatta and Woodchop Successful Programme

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

The annual regatta and woodchop conducted by the Shoalhaven District Rowing Club at Greenwell Point on New Year’s Day was…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

The batsmen had a great day [?] Saturday, and in all cases (excepting Berry, the leaders of the first grade) the team having first use of…

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Pickpockets. Make Haul at Bega Races

The Bega District News · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 2

Pickpockets operated at Bega races on New Year’s day, and are reported to have made good hauls. Mr Joseph Elton, a Bombala visitor, lost £90 in…

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The “Ganders” Cricket Club (With apologies to Tarraganda Club)

The Bega District News · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 2

It was somewhere in the country, In a land of sand and scrub, That they [?]med an institution Called the ‘Ganders’ Cricket Club.’…

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Bega District Jockey Club. Annual Racing Carnival Best Cup and Town Plate for Many Years Jutland Wins the Cup, and Ansland the Plate Over £668 at the Gates

The Bega District News · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 6

Officials: Patron, Mr E. I. Pell; president, Mr W. Spence; vice-presidents Mr John Taylor and Mr T. D’Arcy hon, treasurer, Mr H. Rixo[?]…

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Shoalhaven Regatta

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

Some little time ago a hurried meeting of the Shoalhaven District Rowing Club was held, and the majority present concluded that the…

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Boxing

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 3

E. Hibberd writes to the sporting editor of "The Leader," from Ulladulla: -- Dear Sir, -- I. the undersigned,…

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Regatta in Nowra. Anniversary Day

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 9

Plans are being formulated for a big gala day on the river on Anniversary Day. All types of craft will be represented and it is hoped to make…

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Sailing. Thrills and Spills on Regatta Day

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

It was predicted in these columns last week that spectators and crews could expect excitement in the race set down for the regatta at Greenwell…

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Aquatics. Sailing, Swimming and Submarines

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 9

New Year's Day at Greenwell Point, blowing a gusty, boisterous northeaster, and the Shoalhaven Sailing Club in full force. The "Avalon," with…

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About Golf. Bits From the Tees and Fairways

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

Laughter and tears are never far apart. Golfers seem to know better than most "the agony of delight," but the delight itself -- or the pursuit of it…

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Rugby at 88 Team of Veterans

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 3

In Lingdale, North Yorks. (England), is a football team in which all the players are over sixty-five. Including the three reserves, the total…

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The Racing Carnival

The Bega District News · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

We have had our annual horse-racing carnival, which in attendances and sociability was the usual great success, but we are constrained to…

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Greyhound Racing

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

Owing to a technical hold-up in the granting of the license for the showground, the meeting advertised for Saturday will be held on the…

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Cricket

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

Newtown team to defend the Walker cup against Brogo on Sunday next, at Bega: Solomons, Schneider, Plevey, Heron, Perry, Dowling, W…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

[?] All Saint [?] [?] very [?] to his [?] enjoyed [?] batting season and it…

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The Sporting World Competition Shoalhaven District Cricket Three Teams Level

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

Berry’s defeat by M. Sa [?] Saturday last has [?] the teams in the [?] [?] level at the head [?]…

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Big Regatta Planned for Anniversary Day Sailing. Rowing, Canoeing. Swimming and Novelty Events

The Nowra Leader · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

Not for a long time has such a comprehensive programme of aquatic sports been planned for Nowra as is scheduled for the monster regatta…

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