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Sport, 1940

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 10

The following players will represent Nowra against Kiama, at Kiama, in the B. Pennant on Saturday next, 6th January, and are requested to meet at…

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Regatta at Greenwell Point

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 9

With the indefatigable Artie Smith as secretary and director in chief, the Shoalhaven Rowing Club carried out a most successful regatta at…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

Saturday, the 23rd, saw only 18 players on the green, quite a number having migrated to spend the festive season elsewhere, still those who…

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Greenwell Point Successful Regatta

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

The Shoalhaven Rowing Club conducted a highly successful day’s sport at Greenwell Point on Saturday last, when there was a large…

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Church Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

The cricket match organised by Rev. J. E, A. Chapman between a team of boys from Parramatta Rangers, under Mr. F. Storey’s…

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Tennis Shoalhaven and Berry at Country Week

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

A team of juniors from Shoalhaven, including A. Watts, J. Mc-Intyre (both of Berry), N. Lynch and T. Withcridge is playing in…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 12

A Trip to Kiama—B. Pennants in the Rain—The Editor Travels Incognito— Hollins Rises to the Occasion—Alf Prott Defies the Weather…

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Summer Vacation Swimming

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 16

Under the auspices of the Department of Education, a decidedly valued innovation in the way of a children’s swimming school was conducted…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

The four A Pennant rinks from Kiama engaged the locals on Saturday. Prior to the commencement of play the Berry players, wearing…

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Shoalhaven Cricket Competition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

Good scoring marked last Saturday's play in the Shoalhaven Cricket competition. In each game the batting first scored in the…

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Local and General School Tennis Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

The Berry P. and C. Association is inviting tenders for levelling part of the school ground for the formation of a tennis court. See advt,…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

Nowra bowling green had all rinks fully occupied on Saturday afternoon, four being taken up by A. Pennants and two by B. Pennant players. The…

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Tennis Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 11

Attention, all tennis players! Our annual white dance and euchre will be held this season on Wednesday next, January 31st, in the Nowra…

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Bowls B Pennants

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 5

The B Pennant competition was advanced a further stage on Saturday. The Berry players were engaged on the Nowra green by the…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

The play on Saturday was confined to pair games. The green wad fast but somewhat uncertain owing to the choppy wind, but quite…

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Greyhound Racing Monday Night’s Results

The Bega District News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

Fifth Division: Haughty Chief 1, Smiling Fluke 2, Miss Warragaburra 3. Others: Blue Fera, Little Stan. Won by 1½ length. Time, 29 9-10sec…

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Boxing

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 14

Boxing and wrestling and woodchopping enthusiasts will no doubt be pleased to know that Roy Bell’s famous troupe of Australian and…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 12

Practice games on the Nowra green on Saturday resulted as follows:— J. Bourne, P. Spencer (22); J. New Hopkins, C. Holloway (31); J…

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District Tennis Association Annual White Dance — Presentation of Trophies

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 5

A large table, heavily laden with silver cups and other trophies, formed the centre piece of the stage of the Nowra School of Arts on Wednesday…

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Bowls Bowlers See the Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

Lovers of the ancient game witnessed its temporary eclipse during the week-end, as members to a man put in an appearance at the Berry…

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