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Sport, 1938

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Shoalhaven Tennis Berry Still Winning

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

Berry tennis players again showed out prominently in the Shoalhaven Association’s tournament at Nowra on Saturday last. Miss Lena Vallis…

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Bermagui’s Big Asset. Opening of Blue Pool Swimming Baths

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 2

On Saturday last there was a good gathering at Bermagui for the official opening of the Blue Pool swimming baths, which are situated a…

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Shoalhaven Cricket Competition All Saints v. WANDANDIAN

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

Earl Wrightson was the outstanding performer on Saturday, when Saints made only 123 against Wandandian. His slows bagged…

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The Sporting World Berry Football Club — Annual Meeting — Credit Balance of £10

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Berry Football Club was held on Monday night last, when over thirty enthusiastic members were present…

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Stop Press Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 5

A good attendance at the Bowling Green to-morrow (Saturday) is required, to practice for the coming Pennant final…

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Tennis Champions in Play

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 12

Oh Thursday night, 10th March, a tennis exhibition was staged at the Town Courts, Messrs. Lindo and Kendall, Misses Blick and Selwin, all…

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The Late Miss M. McMILLAN. a Golf Club Memorial

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

The Associate Members of the Nowra Golf Club have provided a handsome clock to be erected in a central position in the Golf Club House. The…

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Golf

The Bega District News · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

The season opens on Sunday next, 27th with a full day programme for associates and members. Play commences at 1[?] sharp. Players may…

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Associate Golf

The Bega District News · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 2

As a good attendance is expected for opening day next Sunday the associate secretary appeals to all [?] concerned to help with the…

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Golf Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 16

The competition set down for next Saturday is a Canadian mixed foursomes, played over 9 holes. The draw is : L. Harrison, Miss Plumb; M…

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Football Warriors’ Annual Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Nowra, Warrior Football Club was held at the School of Arts on Monday night. After the adoption of the secretary’s…

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Tennis Centenary Tournament Results of Saturday’s Play

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 15

Association Men’s Singles: G. McIntyre beat L. Turner, 6-2, 6-1. Assoc. Men’s Doubles: N. Lymbery and A. Scardoni beat J. Watson and…

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Centenary Cricket Match Need for Turf Wicket

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 16

The Shoalhaven District Cricket Association entertained the N.S.W. Association Eleven at dinner, at the Hotel Nowra, on the occasion of their…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 3

Nominations for the Waddell Handicap Pairs close on Saturday next. Is your name on the board? The handsome porcelain tray, one…

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Tennis Shoalhaven District Assn. Centenary Tournament

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 3

One of the most interesting contests of the tournament was staged four Berry players, when A. Scar, and Doreen Jarrett player Leg…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 9

It was quite a busy day at the bowling green on Saturday last, what with the visiting teams competing in the big games, and other minor games…

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Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 11

Max Gudgeon is throwing in his lot with Nowra this season, after having helped the Magpies win the South Coast 1937 premiership competition…

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Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 9

Nowra footballers, excepting a couple, failed to put in attendance at Nowra School of Arts on Monday night last, where the annual meeting…

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Golf Notes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

No competitions were held over last week-end, but to-morrow there will be a big field for the Canadian Mixed Foursomes which will be played over…

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Cricket

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

Toby Bice made another characteristic display with the bat on Saturday last, hitting up 153 before he [?]ent, attempting to hit another over…

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