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Sport, 1937

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The Black Hand How Races Are Rigged in Sydney Betting Ring Seeks Tax Decrease

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 1

Determined rallies arc again being made to try and persuade the Government to lift taxation imposed on boomakers. All kinds of ridiculous…

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Nowra's Regatta Day

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 8

Anniversary Day will be the biggest day for sport that Nowra has seen for years. The very varied ana interesting programme already…

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Another Golf Club Proposal

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 4

A deputation, Consisting of Messrs. D. W. Harrison (publicity officer) and J. Eastburn (secretary Nowra. Golf Club), waited upon Nowra Council on…

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Gerringong Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 3

Foxground and Crooked River met on the former’s wicket on Saturday, and after a keenly fought out game, resulted in a draw, the match…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

We know at had to [?] has at last struck form, his of against Pyree being at well-made [?] Now that let, has [?]…

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Cricket Change of Venue

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

The match between Berry Seconds and Thirds, which was be gun at [?] last Saturday, will be concluded at Berry Oval on Saturday…

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Nowra's Big Regatta. Anniversary Day

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

Details to hand of the programme for the big regatta set down for Anniversary Day on the river at Nowra indicate that it will be the biggest…

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District Cricket Teams

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

The following team will represent Shoalhaven against Moss Vale District, at Nowra, on Anniversary Day, February 1st, play to commence at 10…

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Notable Visitor for Regatta Mr. Welly Parkhurst and his Chapman Pup

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

The Shoalhaven regatta on Anniversary Day is daily assuming larger proportions. Latest advices to hand are to the effect that Mr. Wally…

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The Big Regatta Boat Coming Prom Sydney to Participate

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 4

Mr. Bruce Smith, secretary of the Vee Jay Sailing Association, is bringing a boat all the way from Sydney to participate in the Shoalhaven…

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Shoalhaven Regatta Full Programme Assured

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 5

Although entries do not close till Friday, the 29th instant, there are already sufficient in for the various events to ensure interesting contests…

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Regatta at Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 5

Indications are that the regatta set down for the afternoon of Anniversary Day, February 1, at Nowra, will be the biggest aquatic event…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 6

Kevin McDonell made up for his failure with the bat against the Richards by bagging six wickets on Saturday, with his slow leg-breaks…

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The Annual Races. Profit of £290

The Bega District News · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

Bega District Jockey Club showed a profit of £290 on its annual race meeting, notwithstanding a loss of over £80 on the third day. At a…

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Balloon Races Thrills for Car Owners at Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 6

Balloon races sound very much like child’s play, but let us hasten to assure our readers, and particularly the patrons of the Berry Show,…

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Monday's Regatta

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Mr. Bruce Smith, who is bringing a boat from Sydney to compete in the Shoalhaven Club's regatta is acknowledged us one of the foremost…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

The Nowra bowling green is now in excellent condition after the recent very welcome showers, and the rinks that are in play, although perhaps a…

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Cricket Nowra v NAV

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Last week-end a[?] cricketers visited Je[?] 2: gaged the "Collegia! " [?] the oval. The tea [?]…

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Monday's Sailing Races

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 2

Proceedings were opened with a handicap race for the sailing craft. Shortly after 2 p.m. the six competing craft left the baths together, and…

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Bowls Berry Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 5

Six rinks from Berry Club visited Port Kembla on Saturday last, and spent a most enjoyable and happy time, though they were down when…

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