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Sport, 1930

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Tennis Suits De Luxe

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 20

One of Paris' smartest salons is making the most intriguing tennis suits just now. They are of finest white cashmere, and the…

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Bowls Topics Launceston Carnival Several Defections

The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

When Gordon Gartrell's name was mentioned nt Monday's meeting as one of the nominators for the Australian Carnival, it was felt that this State's representation at…

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By Light of Cars Canberra Swimming. Canberra

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 5

THE lack of public bathing facilities in Canberra until the new [?] are constructed has caused many [?] to travel 17 miles by car to a small…

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To Aid Injured Football Player

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 2

SUCCESSFULLY asking Granville Council last night for permission to hold a boxing tournament in the local Town Hall, the Magpie Football Club…

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Rosebery Track Races From Chutes

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 2

IT has been arranged by the Rosebery Club to open the track next Monday morning for final gallops for ponies engaged at the club's meeting…

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Tennis Machines Use by Country Players

The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

It is pleasing to note that our best New South Wales tennis players are available for the men's city teams against the country, with the exception…

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Shield Cricket — Yachts Long Voyage

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 16

BY YACHT FROM MELBOURNE—The crew which brought the Acrospire IV., the Victorian challenger for the Sayonara Cup, from Melbourne to Sydney, after a voyage of seven days. From the left: Messrs. K. Digby, H. Grayson, J. White, skipper and owner, E. Digby and V. Hoyle AFTER LONG VOYAGE—The Acrospire IV., at anchor in Neutral Bay, after her voyage from Melbourne to contest the Sayonara Cup…

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Three Times Cricket Ball Lost

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 7

"The ball was lost three tiles during it cricket match there on Saturday," said Alderman Moodie, it Auburn Council thins week, when the secretary of the…

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TENNIS G. & D. Tennis Association Summer Competition Finals. Draw for Saturday Association Court No. 2

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 10

B Grade Mixed Final, 2 p. m. Coronella v Kia Ora. Court No 3, 2 p.m. C Grade Mixed Final.—Wilma I. v…

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Boxing Show Council Grants Permission Help for Injured Footballer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 6

Messrs. Denley and Fairweather approached Granville Council on Tuesday evening with a request that permission be granted for the holding of, a boxing…

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Boxing. "Bluey" Jones Is a Tactician and May Surprise

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 4

ALTHOUGH Norm. Gillespie is the holder of the lightweight championship of Australia, and one of the best boxer-fighters we have in…

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Golf for Women at Practice Preparing for Season: Revising Handicaps: Elanora Foursomes "Evening News" Women's Golf Correspondent

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 15

ASSOCIATE golf, after having been at a standstill for six weeks, is once again showing up on the map, and at many clubs competitions are in progress…

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Tennis Enthusiasts Granville Methodist Court Official Opening

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 17

The official opening of the Granville Methodist tennis court will take place on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony, which will be…

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Hon. Secretary As Manager N.S.W. Swimming Team to Championships

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 27

At yesterday's executive meeting of the N.S.W.A.S.A., the hon. sec., Mr. Bruce McDonald, was appointed manager of the N.S.W…

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Picnic Races. a Club of the 'Sixties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 10

In point of early foundation and long and successful endurance the Tirranna Picnic Race Club, I think, holds pride of place in the country districts of New South Wales, but…

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Cricket Curiosities Tornado Ends Match (No. 50)

The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 9

Ono day in 1903 a terrific storm raged in Melbourne. When it burst at Port Melbourne a cricket match was in progress on the local…

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Speedway Racing Stars Re-appear Ern Buck to Race

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 2

NEXT Saturday night's programme at Wentworth dirt track should provide one of the best meetings yet submitted on the quarter-mile…

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Home Racing May Not Run Gay Ballerina Backers Warned

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 2

ALTHOUGH it has been stated that Gay Ballerina is to run to the Challenge Stakes. Trained of O'Rourke said this morning that…

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Men and Women From the Country in Tennis Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 21

WITH SUNBURNED ARMS AND FACES, country men and women continued their annual tennis carnival yesterday on the N.S.W. Association's courts at Bushcutters' bay. bare legs were again fashionable in some quarters, and, with sombreros, seem to have come to stay with the girls who play tennis. A cool breeze made conditions better. AT THE COUNTRY CARNIVAL…

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Race to Baths Introduce Dr. Peltzer at Swimming Gala (By W. F. Corbett)

The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 9

The world-famous German athlete, Dr. Feltzer, will probably be introduced to spectators at the first N.S.W. swimming championship…

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