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Sport, 1939

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Tennis Courts. World's Surfaces Compared. Varying Conditions. Australia Well Served

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 16

A player who travels the world in search of lawn tennis fame has to adapt himself to varying conditions, especially with regard to courts. Even…

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Another Big Tennis Shock Gilchrist Has Easy Win Over Schwartz MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 16

THERE was another major upset in the Australian tennis championships today when J. Gilchrist beat the Davis…

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This Racing Game Bradford to Run in Challenge O'sullivan Will Be Rider

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 17

Despite rumors to the contrary, Bradford is to run in the Challenge Stakes. He will be ridden again by J…

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Great Gallop By Bonnie L. V.P. Candidates Work Well Speedy Trials Suggest Keen Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 15

AMONG candidates for the divisions of tomorrow's Victoria Park Flying who sprinted at Randwick yesterday morning, Bonnie L. took the honors with 5 furlongs in 1. 1 12…

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Ajax Runs Fast Half-mile Star at Top Big Races In Autumn MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 18

Ajax had his first fast gallop to-day in his preparation for autumn racing. He displayed great speed in a dash…

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Joan Hartigan's Singles Win Miss Berryman Down in Title Tennis Mrs. Westacott Too Good For Connie Coates Seeded Pair Beaten Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 18

Joan Hartigan to-day eliminated Sadie Berryman from the Australian women's singles championship at Kooyong. Miss Berryman, the former Victorian country…

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Manly Athletic Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 16

At the Manly club's carnival on February 1 on inter-club competition will be decided. One man will represent from each club in 220yds. one mile, one mile walk, running high jump, hop,…

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Anniversary Regatta Port Fairy—Flagship

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 5

It was announced in Sydney yesterday that the Port Line's motorship Port Fairy will be the Flagship at the Anniversary…

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Radio and Golf

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 10

Two popular members of Radio Station 2SM, Doreen McKay and Margot Murray, have been pursuaded by Mac Corry to join up as associate members…

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Open Golf Events

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 24

Oatlands Golf Club will hold an open fourr-ball event today. For times ring UW9111. An open Canadian mixed foursomes…

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Post Office Bowls Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 22

An interstate bowls carnival between postal officials will be played in Sydney between January 31 and February 17. The New South Wales team in the…

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Swimming, Cycling and Stamp Collecting

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 14

Dear "Worker,"—This is my first letter to your most interesting Page, which I enjoy reading very much. My hobbies are swimming, bike-riding, and…

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To Invite Three Swimming Stars

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 24

THE New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association last night decided to invite three world class swimmers to…

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Rugby Union Had Big War

Daily News · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 10

New South Wales Rugby Union's balance sheet will show a surplus of £5005. In addition, a sum of £1000 has been placed in reserve to meet managerial…

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Group Tennis Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Central Cumberland Group Tennis Association will be held at the Granville Cinema on Tuesday. February 7…

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Gambrill Cup Tennis Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 7

Some good matches were witnessed last Sunday. The leading team, Coolah, in the B2 was well beaten by the unlucky team .Belmont by 7 sots 51 games…

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Cricket Ball Throwing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

In the N.S.W.C.A. Ball-Throwing Championship, Cumberland will be represented by Arthur Howell, Jack Fitz-patrick and Arthur Stone…

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Cricket Ground Trust

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 21

At a meeting of the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust[?] Mr. R. L. Jones was appointed vicechairman…

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Woman's Cricket Prowess

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 24

Miss I. Emmerton yesterday established claims for selection to play against the English women cricketers coming to…

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Rugby Union. Buoyant Financial Position. Season's Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 21

At the annual meeting of the New South Wales Rugby Union, which will be held on Monday, March 6, a particularly healthy financial position will…

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