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Sport, 1947

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Racing Official

The Bega District News · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 2

Mr. Jim Appleby, Secretary Bega Jockey Club, who was responsible for the detailed arrangements of the Bega Annuals. Mr Appleby is also Secretary Far…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 3

Welcome rain for the district on Friday night and on Saturday it looked doubtful for a period, but was fine enough…

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Enthusiastic Reply by Citizens On Swimming Club

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 1

In the editorial of Monday’s “News” a pies was made to the Bega community to accept the responsibility of providing healthy athletic facilities for the young people of the town—and it is hoped that the District too, will…

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Boxing Contests Local Boys Not Disgraced

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 3

A section of the crowd hooted the referee, “Demon” Williams, when he awarded a points decision to George Began (Sydney) over Stan Barrington…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

The games a Saturday were again chiefly compentive—the final of the consistency competition and two association singles…

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A Swimming Club Public Meeting Tonight

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

It has bees found that not only in Australia, but the world over, that one of tile most successful, and appreciate of all public [?]les— for…

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Local & General Cricket Tea[?]es

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

Berry’s teams for next Saturday.—A. Grade, v. Bomaderry, at Berry:—J. Higgns, C. Turner, N. Henry. A. Agar, R…

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Splendid Public Meeting Swimming Club Formed

The Bega District News · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 1

“The junction in Bega is a wonderful spot for bathing, and swimming club should be formed. If the club does get going I consider it will come in for a lot of praise,” declared the Mayor of Bega (Ald. Chas Ayres) at a public meeting last Thursday…

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“Midair” Races Home

The Bega District News · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 6

Mr. E. B. Beck’s mare midair galloping costly past the winning post with pricked cars to win the 1947 Bega Cup in record time. This mare’s winning of both Bega and Pambula Cups and the Bega Town Plate was a good performance and when returning to the scales after her final win of the meeting the Town Pirate, she received a great ovation…

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“Midair” Races Home

The Bega District News · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 4

Mr. E B. Beck’s mare, Midair galloping cully past the winning post was parked ears to win the 1947 Bega cup in record time This mare's winning of both Bega and Parabola Cups, and the Bega Town Hate, was a good performance, and when returning to the scales after her final win of the meeting, the Town Plate, she received -a great ovation…

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BOWLS (By “ Cam.”)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 4

The first game of the second round of the A Pennants was played against [?] on the Berry green on Saturday last…

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Cricket Consistent Scoring

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 3

[?] under last, in the [?] Compunction. Berry [?]…

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Golf Invitation to Berry Members

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 4

The secretary of the Berry Golf Club (Mr. J. S. Higgins) the received a letter from the [?] Club, informing him that…

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Swimming Enclosure to Be Built Bega Council Accepts Plan

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

The provisional committee appointed by a public meeting called by the Mayor Bega(Ald Ch[?]tes) to consider the formation of a swimming club, with the immediate idea of operating in the Junction, has…

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Eden Aquatic Carnival and Regatta

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 2

Although there were several attractions elsewhere, the Eden Aquatic Club held a Very successful carnival at Twofold Bay during Australia…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

As may have been expected, [?]veral of the usual Saturday players, were absent from they last week because of the [?]…

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N. S. W. Trawler Championship Eden Aquatic Regatta-Carnival

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 4

Eden was at its best for the Aquatic Club carnival which was held at Twofold Bay on Sunday and Monday, January 26 and 27. Brilliant sunshine and ideal weather conditions prevailed…

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Cricket Berry’s Outright Win

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

[?] a food win [?] [?] on Saturday has Berry declared with 9 326 the project us weel and how…

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Swimming Club Provisional Committee

The Bega District News · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 2

The special committee, appointed by public meeting called last month, meets to-morrow evening to finalise arrangements prior to the holding of a further…

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War Memorial Swimming Pool Bega R. S. L. Move

The Bega District News · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 2

The building of a suitable memorial for those who fell in both the last war and the recent world conflict was discussed at the Bega branch if the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. last Wednesday evening…

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