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South Coast · Sport

Sport, 1939

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No Ground for Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

It is hard to understand the action of the Nowra Council in refusing the footballers the use of the showground for the coming season. When the new…

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Kangaroo Valley. Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

A successful euchre party and dance was held by the K.V. Tennis Club on Wednesday night of last week, when a good attendance was…

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Football. {By “Boundary Critic.”)

The Bega District News · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

To-morrow night will mark the first step in the Group 16 football season for 1939, when Bega Club will hold its annual meeting…

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Swimming Carnival

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 1

Nowra Amateur Swimming Club (the Sunrise Splashers) will hold a carnival at the Nowra baths on Sunday next, which promises to be…

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Golf

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 16

In common with other outdoor sports, the stroke handicap set down for Saturday last was a wash-out. This event will be played off on…

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Cricket

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 15

The following team will represent Shoalhaven District B. grade to visit St. George over the Easter holidays. Games will be played on Saturday…

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Bowls the Mother Green

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 13

In a souvenir card published at Southampton by the local Council, Southampton's old green is described as “Mother Green of the World,…

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S. C. & T. Cricket Union

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at Kiama on Saturday last week to discuss a dispute between Albion Park Association and Kiama Association…

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Shoalhaven Sunrise Splashers' Local Swimming Stars Seek Club Championship at Town Baths Next

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 12

Nearly 100 swimmers, the cream of Australia's swimming talent, will be seen in stirring action at the Nowra 'Amateur Swimming Club's carnival…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

Drenching rain just before the commencement of play drove the players into the pavilion on Saturday last Bowlers, however, do not waste…

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Golf

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

The official opening of the Bega Golf Club for the season 1939 will take place on Sunday, 2nd April. A interesting programme has been…

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Bega Football Club Annual Meeting

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

The above meeting was held on Tuesday night last, and was particularly well attended. The keenness and enthusiasm of those present…

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District Cricket Teams For Easter Holiday Fixtures

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

The district [?] last night announced the following teams to represents the Shoalhaven Association against a Cumberland [?]…

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Council’s Charges for Showground Arrangement with Football Club Altered

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

At the meeting of the Berry Municipal Council held on Monday night last, it was decided to alter the rental to the Berry Football Club for the…

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Swimming Carnival

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

Nowra Amateur Swimming Club (the Sunrise Splashers) will hold a carnival at the Nowra baths on Sunday next which promises to be…

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Bowls. the Mother Green

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 12

In a souvenir card published at Southampton by the local Council, Southampton's old green is described as "Mother Green of the World,…

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Moruya-Tilba Tennis Assn

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above Association was held at Bodalla Saturday last (11339) and a general…

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S.c.r. Football League

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

A meeting of the South Coast Rugby Football League was held on Monday night at Gerringong. Present: Mr. A. McDonald (President) and Mr…

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Berry Showground. Arrangement with Football Club Altered

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

At the meeting of the Berry Municipal Council held on Monday night last, it was decided to alter the rental to the Berry Football Club for the…

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Shoalhaven Sunrise Splashers. Local Swimming Stars Seek Club Championship at the Town Baths Next Sunda

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 12

Nearly 100 swimmers, the cream of Australia's swimming talent, will be seen in stirring action at the Nowra Amateur Swimming Club's carnival…

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