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Sport, 1948

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 4

On Saturday the final of the Association Pairs was completed, the game being played between A. Scardoni and N. Willis v…

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Bega Golf Club Associates’ Annual Meeting —

The Bega District News · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 9

At the recent annual meeting of the Begs Golf Club Associate, the Secretary read a comprehensive report on the activities of the associates…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 4

The most important games on Saturday were the Champion Paris and the Minor Singles Championship…

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Cricket Teams for

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 3

The following teams with play for Berry in the [?] :— FIRSTS v. Pyree at Berry…

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Shoalhaven Cricket A. GRADE.—

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 1

Thanks, to a fine eighth wicket stand by Ron Bowlen and Ted Foreman, Berry defeated Bomaderry by the runs on…

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Rain Stops Cricket Bega in Good Position

The Bega District News · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 9

Rain made conditions difficult for both batsmen and bowlers in the Bega v Tanja cricket match which was played in Bega last Sunday…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

Berry Club was to be at home to Kiama on Saturday for the pennant games, but owing co the uncertainty of the weather the…

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Shoalhaven Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

A marathon bowling effort by Berry’s fast bowler, Hilton Watson, ably assisted by Ted Foreman and Jack Evans —Berry…

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Visit to Tasmania Mr. Noonan’s Cricket Team on Tour

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

Once again it has been my pleasure and privilege to company a team of cricketers on a organised by that wellknown…

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“Swimming Pool in Bega Park” Suggestion Made to Council

The Bega District News · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 11

“A swimming club was formed in Bega, to provide the necessary facilities for the youth of the town to take part in a summer sport which would…

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Bowls Visit to Petersham

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

Another visit had been added to the already large number of visits paid by the Berry bowlers to the Petersham club as 20 of…

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Visit to Tasmania Mr. Noonan’s Cricket Team on Tour

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

On the evening of Christmas Eve, 7.30 was our zero hour. We were to board the Melbourne Express on the first stage of our…

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Wolumla Tennis Tournament

The Bega District News · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 9

Results of the Wolumla Tennis Tournament, held at Wolumla over Anniversary week-end, are as follows: Ladies Doubles Handicap: Mrs…

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Visit to Tasmania Mr. Noonan’s Cricket Team on Tour (Continued from last issue)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 3

The morn of our first match— Boxing Day—dawned in good old Melbourne style—showery. However, as the game was to be…

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Farewell to Matron McGRATH at Bega Golf Club

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

More than forty friends of Matron Jerry McGrath gathered at the Golf Clubhouse, on Saturday night, to bid her good-bye and wish her good luck…

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Visit to Tasmania Mr. Moonah’s Cricket Team on Tour (Continued from last issue)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4

At last—A fine day I That was the genera) feeling as we awoke on Saturday morning—for our first match. It wma against the…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 7

Bad weather conditions precluded any great activity on the green during the past week-end. The following member are competing…

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BOWLS (By Cam.)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

On Saturday last Berry met Nowra players in the second game of the pennants, and although the day was not the best…

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Shoalhaven Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

A. GRADE.—Although play did not commence till about 4 p.m. Berry were dismissed for 78 by Nowra Services on the…

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FOOTBALL (By Fullback) KEVIN McDonnell to Again Coach the Magpies

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Berry Rugby League Football Club, held in the School of Arts on Thursday night last, Kevin…

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