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Sport, 1949

253 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 13

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 3

As is usual for the New Year holiday weekend, a quiet period was spent at the bowling club. We were pleased to welcome…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 2

Word has been received by Mrs. Bert Edwards, associates’ secretary of the Berry Golf Club, that the associates are…

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Good Tennis Win

The Bega District News · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 11

Mrs: Cecil Rush, who is making quite a comeback in the tennis world these days, repeated her performance of 1939 when she won the final of the Ladies’ Tennis…

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Cup Day Racing Minor Events Always Interesting

The Bega District News · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 8

James Cochrane Stakes, 6 furlongs: The decision to delay the start of the first race, half an hour helped the starters and riders in the James Cochrane…

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Fashion Parade At Races After Saturday’s rain totally ruining the display of new race frocks at the Bega Cup Meeting, the ladies came into their own on Monday as the sun generally favoured them with its appearance daring the afternoon

The Bega District News · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 3

As a final gesture of obstinateness the weather produced a large black cloud just as race time approached, but the break for the sun appeared again, and…

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Bermagui Greets New Year Golf Club Revel

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 4

The annual ball and gala night was held in the King’s Hall on New Year’s Eve, and was a great success, both socially and financially…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

Although misty weather prevailed on Saturday, the game of bowls went on at the Berry green…

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Berry’s Good Treble Wins in Shoalhaven Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

Berry cricketers started the New Year in the right spirit, with the three teams “coming home” victoriously in their A. B. and…

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Swimming Fundamentals For Bega Children Problem Of Still-Water Pool Discussed

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 1

A learn to swim campaign was in progress last week when Mr. Greg. Lofts gathered all the school youngsters round him, and poured out the fundamentals of how to he comfortable, confident and speedy in the water…

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BOWLS (By Cam)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 1

On Saturday last the A. pennant team, with other Berry members, made the trip per bus to Kiama to play them the…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Tuesday 25 January 1949 · page 7

Competition games have been held up by the absence of players on holidays, and from the beginning of February competitors will be required to forfeit to…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

On Saturday last, the A pennant Berry teem journeyed to Kiama to complete, the unfinished game of the previous Saturday,…

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Swimming Pool Site Bega Council Will Grant Land

The Bega District News · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 1

Following a notice of motion, given by Aid. Hooke at last meeting of the Bega Muncipal Council, this alderman moved that Council make…

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Bowls Visit to Petersham

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 2

The Berry bowlers paid their annual visit to the Petersham Club on Monday last. Five rinks made the trip and a very…

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Profit From Pambula Races

The Bega District News · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Pambula District Jockey Club, the report of the recent race meetings disclosed a profit of £166…

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Rovers Football Club Annual Meeting

The Bega District News · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 9

The above meeting held on Friday evening, last drew a much larger attendance than is usually the case. It was marked by an enthusiasm…

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Quiet League Meeting Far South Coast Rugby League

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Far South Coast Rugby League held at Narooma, on. Saturday, was easily the Quietest in the history of that…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 3

Last Saturday, three competitions were played—two in the club championship and one in the minor club singles, as well as…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

There was a fair muster of members on the green on Saturday last, and the place wore the appearance of other days, as…

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Berry Football Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

A good deal of enthusiasm was displayed at the annual meeting of the Berry Football Club, on Thursday night last, when there…

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