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Sport, 1948

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

Football Coach Arrives Weul Play Soon

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 7

Harry Williams, Wollongong first grade Centre, has arrived in Bega to coach the local teams, He brings with him a reputation for hard…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 3

The first of the winter rink games was played on Saturday, when 18 players participated in three three-bowl games. Beside…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

Despite counter—at[?] at other courses, Berry Golf Club conducted a very successful open day on Sunday last. Nowra…

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

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 4

For our but match of the tour we hut to retrace our steps, per bus, over the Hobart Bridge, past Bellerive, and on to Rokeby,…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 9

There was a large attendance of players at the green during the last week-end .when v perfect weather conditions, and a green much refreshed…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 3

The Winter Sink games were continued on Saturday last, whilst our Nowra bowler friends were also in attendance, one four…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 2

Berry’s golf team visited Kiama on Sunday last, to play that club in the first round of the White Horse Cup…

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

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

After an early breakfast, all was in readings for car Departure from Hobart. A wood carter’s truck was engaged to…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 11

In spite of the black westerly wind during the past weekend our bowlers enjoyed some excellent games. Competition games resulted as follows: Les…

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Swimming Pool Not Dropped Aldermen Indignant

The Bega District News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

The Bega District Chamber of Commerce, in a letter to the Bega Municipal Council, asked Council to re-consider the building of a…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 2

The third game of the winter rink games was played on Saturday, in the best afternoon’s sunshine we have had for some…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 2

The first of the season’s Mixed Foursomes was played under ideal conditions at the Berry Golf Course on Sunday last…

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Football Last Saturday’s Results

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 2

First Grade. — Jamberoo b Berry, 7/4 Gerringong b Kiama, 9/4. Nowra-Pyree drew with…

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Golf Win to Paul D’arcy

The Bega District News · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 9

Saturday afternoon’s Golf Club Members’ Eclectic Handicap was won by Paul D’Arcy with a nett 29, while on Sunday, Miss C Bryant and L. H…

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Wallaroos Beaten School Plays Good Football

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 June 1948 · page 7

The Bega High School Ruby League team’s combination and condition proved too much the wallaroos at the sports Reserve on Saturday…

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Dazzling Football by Bega Dry River Strong In Second Half

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 June 1948 · page 7

In the first half of the Rugby League match between Bega and Dry River at Bega, on Sunday, the home team bubbled and fizzed to a 19 - nil lead with the very best brand of football…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 4

The winter competition was continued on Saturday, when two three-bowl games were played, as well as a consistency game…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 2

Despite the bitterly cold day, about twenty members and associates of the Berry Golf Club spent a thoroughly enjoyable…

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Bowls

The Bega District News · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 9

Highlights- of this week end events was the 'B' Grade Singles Championship final between 'Berry : Moore and Rails. Moore has had only a few games;…

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Golf Handicap Slashed

The Bega District News · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 9

Bill Birch and Son Balmain inspired by the excellent condition of the Bega Links, played good golf-last week-end. Balmain's 81-14-67 nett, easily won…

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