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Sport, 1942

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10 Races at Moorefield

The Sun · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

Ten races will be held at the Rosehill Club's meeting, transferred to Moorefield, on Saturday…

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PROHIBITED Swimming in Nepean River River Not Flowing

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 1

THE Inspector, Mr. H. J. Ferrett, reported to Penrith Council on Monday evening that the water was now 6 inches below the…

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Cricket Penrith Wins Outright

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 6

Last Saturday's play in the local competition concluded the first series of matches (commenced on December 20) in the second round…

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Dogs Back To II Races

The Sun · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

Saturday's dog racing programme at Wentworth Park has been reduced from 19 to the…

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Tennis Badge Play Matches May Be Continued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

A special meeting of the women's grade committee of the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association is to be held to decide whether…

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Boxing Army Bouts Increase in Interest Staff-Sergeant Lucas' Efforts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

Staff-Sergeant Charles Lucas, who is organising boxing competitions in the Army, is gradually breaking down any…

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Water for Golf Links. Council to Confer with Club

The Propeller · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 7

It was agreed at a meeting of kogarah Council on Monday that the parks and gardens committee meet representatives of Beverley Park Golf…

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Orange Races Aid for Russia Meeting Our Own Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

ORANGE, Wednesday.—If the already overtaxed accommodation of Orange hotels, guest houses, and private residences…

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Racing's Part Relaxation and Health by Professor D. A. WELSH, M.D.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

Horse-racing holds an important place in the life of Australia for two main reasons. It is the mainstay of a great…

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Racing in the West Sound Future Mr. John Kenna's View Our Own Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 10

ORANGE, Wednesday.—"Racing in the mid-west and western districts will not be affected by the Federal Government's ban on…

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Pictures Of Ascot (Vic.) Races Over the Last Jump — Normanby Trial Hurdle, 2 Miles

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 14

Finish — Normanby Trial Hurdle, 2m. (3.42). — WHIRLAWAY 1, BROWSER 2, J. FARR 3 At the Distance — Effingham Handicap, 5½ Furlongs Finish — Effingham Hep., 5½f. (1.10). — CHRIS. WREN 1, PICKWAY 2, EMPHATIC 3 At the Distance — Chesterfield Handicap, 6 Furlongs…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Hon. Organising Secretary, J. Stephenson, 36 Harris Street, Sans Soucl. Telephone LW 3655. DIARY

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 23

January 28,—Annual Meeting, 5th floor, Catholic Assurance Building, GO King-street. At an executive meeting, held on…

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Pictures Of Ascot (Vic.) Races Finish — Sandhurst Welter (1st Div.), 7½f. (1.33¼). — REG 1, HECTARE 2, CARZANA 3

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 15

At the Distance — Sandhurst Welter, 7½ Furs. — 2nd Division Finish — S'dhurst Wel. (2nd), 7½f. (1.33[?]). — BIRDPLAY 1, MEMORIA 2, TROWSDALE 3…

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Chesty Bono and His Bond's Athletic. Every Wednesday, Thursday and

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 7

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GOLF Bexiey Club

The St George Call · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

It is pleasing to report that three more members have enlisted in the A.I.F., not mention several other young ’uns In Militia, over the past month. Eric…

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Shire Cricket

The St George Call · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

Bexley -A team '-were again successful on Saturday last In obtaining a win on tile first innings. Following their success against .Randwick on the previous…

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Greyhound Racing N.C.A. Meeting Eleven Races "No Desire to Flout Government"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 7

Following on the Premier's threat to take action regarding the programme of 19 races drawn up for to-morrow at…

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Cyclists Plan Twilight Racing

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 8

Introduction of twilight cycling for amateurs on Saturdays is being considered by officials of the A.C.A…

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Today's Orange Races

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 16

FLYING HANDICAP, 5f.--SPEAR ARROW, 8.13 (N. Varley), 1; BRUNSWICK JOY, 8.2 less 3 all. (R. Hinton), 2; JOHN MAC, 8.5 (B. McPherson), 3. Others: Samurai,…

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Racing Tipster Fined £100

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 3

STANLEY ADAMS was fined £100, or 201 days' imprisonment, at Central Police Court today for having published a document relating to…

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