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Sport, 1944

256 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 13

Football Nowra Narrowly Beaten

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 June 1944 · page 3

Though all due credit must be given to the Kiama men for the valiant way stemmed Nowra’s persistent attacks over the…

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Bowls

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

In the pairs championship round at the week-end, Grime and Newell were far too good for Rolfs and Fitch, winning 36-12…

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Berry Golf Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

Golf was played by members at the Berry course during the three days of the holiday week-end. The outstanding performance was that…

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BOWLS (By “Be Up”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 4

The third round of the winter rinks was completed on Saturday last, 18 players taking part. The winners were Les. Higgins…

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FOOTBALL (By “Knock On”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 3

Berry had its first victory on Saturday last, when it defeated Shellharbour by 7 points to 4. The game was evenly contested…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 2

Mr [?] Appleby has donated a golf club to the member who [?] greatest member of points [?] As a result the [?]…

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Berry Golf Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

The bitterly cold westerly wind which blew at gale force made conditions most unpleasant at the Berry golf course on Sunday last, with the…

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BOWLS (By “Be Up”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 4

The winter rinks was [?]ned to fear [?] games on Saturday, the winning [?] being Harry Turner and one Shipp. This pair defeated Lon…

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FOOTBALL (By “Knock On”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

Berry was defeated by R.A.A.F. on Saturday last by 18 points to 5. For the winners Mclntosh scored 2 tries, Roberts and Blanche one…

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Bowls

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 2

Show performance on Saturday last was the final of the championship pairs, in which Newell and Grime played a cat and mouse game with Washington…

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Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 2

On Saturday last Vic Woolley played superb golf to win the distance event and knock two strokes of his handicap. R. Whyman was runner-up, with…

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Sunday Football

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 3

Though probably out of order in doing so, Mr. G. Hough spoke of the forthcoming football match on the ground behind Blissett’s, to be…

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Berry Golf Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 4

The delightful weather on Sunday afternoon brought out another excellent field in the monthly mixed foursomes at the Berry…

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BOWLS (By “Be Up”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 3

Following their success on the previous Saturday, Harry Turner and Jon Shipp were again the winners in the fifth round of the…

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FOOTBALL (By “Knock On”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 3

Berry was trounced by Gerringong on Saturday last the tune of 14 points to [?] Berry was not in it, with the Blues, who played good…

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Football

The Bega District News · Monday 3 July 1944 · page 2

In a match on the sportsground on Saturday Bega High School old pupils defeated the present pupils 20 to 5. This game produced a most attractive…

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Football

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 5

In a game that was spoilt by the wet weather and a greasy ball, Shellharbor offered unexpected resistance…

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Football

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 3
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Alter a hard and fast game, with Berry winning most of the scrums, Jamberoo beat Berry by 6 to nil. The rain made the ball greasy,…

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Associates Golf

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 2

Week-end results:—Mixed foursome, Mrs Dalmain and Fat[?]er Brohen, 18 hole stroke, Mrs. Appleby Next week-end, stablefor sealed nine…

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