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Sport, 1939

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Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

The practice game between Nowra & Pyree which was to take place next Saturday at Pyree will now be played at Ratecliff's Oval on Sunday…

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Tennis Shoalhaven District Association

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 8

A delegate meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts, on Wednesday last week, April 5th. Dr. Ryan occupied the chair, and clubs…

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Cricket. Visit of Delegate Team

The Bega District News · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

Cricket enthusiasts were treated to two very interesting games during the Easter week-end when a team from the Delegate and Border…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 13

Anyone doubting the popularity of bowls should have looked in at the club house on Tuesday night, the 11th inst. The large number of members…

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Golf

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 17

Nineteen players competed for the Club Cup last Saturday. Rough and tough would fairly accurately describe the conditions. The winner, R…

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Tennis

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 14

Owing to the heavv rain overnight, only seven matches were completed, results being as follows:— “A” Reserve.—Rovers 1, 7 sets 50…

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Farcical Holiday Cricket

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

A review of the recent Easter cricket between Central Cumberland and a District XI. leaves a lot to be desired, and will probably mean the…

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Cricket or Football

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

The question of who owns the ground—cricket or football—was discussed by the Kiama Council at its last meeting, when an application…

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Football

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

On Sunday next Bega Club will stage a series of trial matches. All those who desire to become playing members of the club are urgently…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Saturday’s event will take the form of a mixed Canadian foursome over 18 holes. The draw will be made at the club house at 1.45 p.m…

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Berry Football Club General Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

A general meeting of the Berry Football Club was held in the School of Arts on Monday night last, at which preparations for the opening…

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Bowls South Coast Rink Finals — Corrimal Victorious

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

The season’s pennant games were brought to finality on Saturday last when the champions of the South, Berry, played Corrimal, winners of…

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Cricket Competition Unusually Long Season — Abrupt Ending ?

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

There is a possibility that the unusually long cricket competition, conducted by the Shoalhaven Cricket Association, may be brought to a sudden…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

There was a good roll-up of members on the Nowra Bowling Club green on Saturday. Some of the new officers were conspicuously present. Our…

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Boxing Tourney

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Saturday 29th will open the stadium season at Bermagui South. A good speculation is rife as…

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Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

The competition football will commence in earnest this week-end, when both Young Cup games and super grade will be played. The draw for…

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Kangaroo Valley. Cricket

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

The Kangaroo Valley cricketers are feeling rather pleased with the result of the cricket on Saturday last. They had a good win over Pyree at that…

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Cobargo Football Club Annual Meeting

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the School of Arts on Wednesday night of last week when the annual meeting of the Cobargo…

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Dry River Athletic Club

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The following are the results of field events etc in connection with the sports held on Easter Monday: --…

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Golf Notes. ASSOCIATES

The Bega District News · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Competition winners over the week are:— Eclectic: Miss Brown, net 37½ Distance Handicap: Miss Spence,…

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