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Sport, 1942

7,306 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 250

Referee Bates' Two Tennis Proteges

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 11

Rugby League referee "Bonny" Bates spends much time these days at various tennis courts in the Eastern Suburbs, where daughters Pat…

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Referee Bates' Two Tennis Proteges

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 10

Rugby League referee "Bonny" Bates spends much time these days at various tennis courts in the Eastern Suburbs, where daughters Pat…

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Danger of Cricket Balls

The Propeller · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 1

"My wife is a nervous wreck, because of the nuisance caused by the proximity of these cricket wickets to our house," a resident of Austral St.,…

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Boxing Effect of Call-up Fewer in Training

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 10

The military call-up has taken many young boxers from the gymnasiums. Although there are few…

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Keen Games in E. Subs. Tennis

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 11

GREAT match is expected in the Eastern Suburbs Hard Court Tennis Championships between Bren [?]ade-Miss G. Fischer (holders) and…

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Keen Games in E. Subs. Tennis

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 11

A GREAT match is expected in the Eastern Suburbs Hard Court Tenuis Championships between Bren Reade-Miss G. Fischer (holders) and…

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Tin Miners Dug Into Tennis Plan

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 5

A team of tin miners built their own court and went in for physical training to prepare for…

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Keen Games in E. Subs. Tennis

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 11

A GREAT match is expected in the Eastern Suburbs Hard Court Tennis Championships between Bren [?]eade-Miss G. Fischer (holders) and…

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Tennis Stars To Shine In Seaside Tournament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

The Annual Seaside Tennis Tournament held at Manly will advance another stage today when many of the State's best…

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Tennis Stars To Shine In Seaside Tournament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

The Annual Seaside Tennis Tournament held at Manly will advance another stage today when many of the State's best…

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Tennis Stars To Shine In Seaside Tournament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

The Annual Seaside Tennis Tournament held at Manly will advance another stage today when many of the State's best…

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Playing for Red Cross British Tennis Stars

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 10

Among the British evacuees in Canada, is the former world champion, Miss Dorothy Round (Mrs. Leigh Little) and her small…

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Petrol Rationing K.O. s Elanora Golf Club

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 6

Petrol rationing has caused the Elanora County Golf Club to close down. The club, which overlooks Dee Why, can be reached only by car…

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All White Popular At New Year Races

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 4

WHITE frocks and wide brimmed white hats with colored sunglasses and large handbags as contrast, were numerous at Randwick for the New Year's Day race meeting…

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Junior Stars in Tennis Test Drop Close Decision After Good First Set Effort

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

Brilliant juniors Misses Bevis and Work caused a sensation today by almost toppling Misses Alison Hattersley-Dorothy Jenkins in the women's championship doubles of Manly seaside tournament. The girls took the first set 6-2,…

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Junior Stars in Tennis Test Drop Close Decision After Good First Set Effort

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

Brilliant juniors Misses Bevis and Wark caused a sensation today by almost toppling Misses Alison Hattersley-Dorothy Jenkins in the women's championship doubles of Manly seaside tournament. The girls took the first set 6-2,…

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Junior Stars in Tennis Test Drop Close Decision After Good First Set Effort

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

Brilliant juniors Misses Bevis and Wark caused a sensation today by almost toppling Misses Alison Hattersley-Dorothy Jenkins in the women's championship doubles of Manly seaside tournament. The girls took the first set 6-2…

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Junior Stars in Tennis Test Drop Close Decision After Good First Set Effort

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 8

Brilliant juniors Misses Bevis and Work caused a sensation today by almost toppling Misses Alison Hattersley-Dorothy Jenkins in the women's championship doubles of Manly seaside tournament. The girls took the first set 6-2,…

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

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 15

Well, folks, I am still here. Aa John Woodward told yon last week, I have received a notice to report for camp at a time and date to be notified…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 5

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