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Sport, 1940

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A. J. C. Races

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

Saturday was the concluding day of the A.J.C. races, and it is generally admitted that the outstanding feature was the riding of Darby…

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Bowls South Coast a and B Pennant Finals

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

As on many previous occasions the Berry A and B Pennant teams reached the final of the South Coast Championships, but once again were…

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Numbaa Win Cricket Premiership Easy Win Over Wandandian

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

By dismissing Wandandian for 161 in the second innings on Saturday last, Numbaa gad an easy win in the final of [?] Shoalhaven…

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Bowls

The Bega District News · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

The first meeting of the committee of the provisional Bowling Club, Bega, was held oil Monday evening, when arrangements were made for…

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Associates’ Golf

The Bega District News · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

Ladies are reminded that afternoon tea is to be provided for opening day next Sunday. For those interested in an early start, the…

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Bowls

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

Congratulations to Arthur Parr on winning the singles handicap, also to Ern Walsh on reaching the Semi-final in this competition, no mean feat for…

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Golf

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 9

Nowra Golf Club members opened, their season on Saturday last with the club cup, which was won by Jack Eastburn, who, after putting on an 8…

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Tennis

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

The final of the ladies’ special singles, held over from the Easter tournament, was played on Saturday last, when Miss E. Shaw defeated…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Last week’s rains and the green shoot of grass brought lots of golfers to the links, with bags covered in cobwebs collected during the…

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Football Coach

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

Former Berry representative, Roy Elliott, has been elected coach of the third-grade team at Bexley. Our editor met Roy on Monday last,…

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Bowls Kiama Defeats Berry

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon four rinks from Kiama defeated Berry on the local green, after a very interesting game, despite the fact…

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Begs Tennis Tournament

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

The annual tennis tournament organised by the Bega Tennis Club and held during the Easter holidays, was an outstanding success, both from…

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Berry Again In Trouble B Grade Cricket Final Wandandian Score Well in Second Innings

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

Despite Berry’s gallant effort in compiling 266 in reply to Wandandian’s score of 351, they are again in trouble as a result of last Saturday’s…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

Bega Golf Club’s opening day for the 1940 season was held yesterday in perfect weather and under ideal playing conditions. The events held…

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S.c. Rugby Football League Delegate Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the South Coast Rugby League was held at Gerringong on Monday night, the President (Mr. A. Macdonald) in the chair, with…

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Golf

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 11

Rain prevented play for the Stable-ford par handicap on Saturday, but this event was played on Sunday, resulting in a win for J. Morris with 27…

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Shoalhaven District Tennis Association Annual Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 11

The annual meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Monday night, the President (Dr. Ryan) occupying the chair. There…

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A.I.F. Despatches Football in Palestine A.I.F.’s First Big Match Jerusalem, March 28th

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 3

Football with an international flavor has been added to the sporting activities of the A.I.F. The first match of this kind was…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 5

The programme for members at the coming week-end will be: Saturday, 18 holes stableford; Sunday, 18 holes Canadian foursome…

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Nowra Football Club Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting of the Nowra Football Club was held last week, when it was decided to re-form and carry on as in the past in the South…

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