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Sport, 1939

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Diggers at Cricket Marrickville v. NOWRA

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 11

During the week-end the long awaited test match between the above “war horses” took place on the extremely picturesque ground at…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

Maiden: [?]’s Gift, Nola Maid, Haigh’s Choice, Little Vanora, Beau Blushing. Third Division:: Spooks, Lin Dell,…

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Bowls (By “No Bias”) Wollongong v. BERRY

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

Perhaps the happiest game of the season was that in which the Berry players engaged Wollongong in a six rink social contest on the letter’s…

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Nimmitabel Football Club. (To the Editor.)

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

Sir,—We read with disgust and disapproval in a recent issue of your paper an article of abuse in reference to our president and…

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Shoalhaven Cricket Berry Bats Brilliantly SCORES 4/297 Against Tomerong

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

After scoring 48 and 65 against Numbaa, the Berry batsmen surprised with a brilliant 297 for the loss of four wickets, and treated all…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

In a game for the first round of the Handicap Singles on Saturday last, Bill Watts (3) met and defeated Tom Parrish (8). The Shell expert…

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She Did Not Like a Fat Husband Wanted Him To Regain His Athletic Figure

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Like many a former athlete, this man began to put on weight as soon he was forced to give up his usual exercise, and his wife was not very pleased when…

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Greyhound Racing Saturday’s Results

The Bega District News · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

Maiden Stakes: Nola Maid (2 to 1) 1, Mill’s Gift (evens) 2, Beau Blushing (4) 3. Others: Haigh’s Choice, [?] Vanora. Won by a length in…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 9

Saturday afternoon, being brilliant, tempted many players to the Nowra bowling green, and great interest was taken in the various competition…

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Some Cricket Celebrities

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 8

At the smoke social tendered to the Marrickville Diggers’ cricket team by the local sub-branch, the Publicity officer (Mr. Wally Faulkner) created…

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Bowls (By “No Bias”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The February meeting was held in the clubhouse, when the president, Mr. E. G. Jamieson, chaired the proceedings. Owing to the heat an…

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Local and General Gerringong Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the associates of the Gerringong Golf Club took place last night, when there was a large attendance, and keen…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

Saturday afternoon being brilliant tempted many players to the Nowra Bowling green and great interest was taken in the various competition games…

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Swimming Carnival at Bermagui South

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

The Blue Pool at Bermagui South presented an animated sight on Saturday last when the swimming carnival was held…

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Dignam's Creek Tennis Court Official Opening

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

The fine Tennis Court at Dignam's Creek was officially opened by Mr L. F. Tarlinton on Saturday afternoon. There was a…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 16

An eagerly awaited game in the handicap pairs was got off on Thursday afternoon last, when the Editor and Harold were defeated by C. V…

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South Coast Rugby Football League Annual Meeting at Berry

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the South Coast Rugby Football League was held in the (Berry School of Arts on Monday last, when Mr. A…

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Bowls (By “No Bias”) Petersham Pairs Final

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 3

Judging by the large gallery present, a great deal of interest was taken in the final for the handsome trophies presented by the Petersham…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2

An eagerly awaited game in the handicap pairs was got off on Friday last, when the Editor and Harold were defeated by C. V. Holloway and…

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Super-grade Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

At the recent annual meeting of the Illawarra League, all the Group delegates of last year returned to their places, and the general opinion…

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