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Article : 128 wordsThe Huon Regatta began at Shipwright's Point yesterday in favourable weather. The conditions which prevailed from Friday to Sunday gave place ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 447 wordsRACING BOATS were transported fay motor lorry from Franklin to New Norfolk last week for the regatta there. A wooden framework built over the whole length of the lorry enabled the boats to be carried above the heads of persons seated on the lorry without risk of damage. The framework over the lorry was designed by Mr. C. Flakemore, and the lorry is owned by Mr. R. Roberts. Both are members of the Franklin Rowing Club. J. J. Cowburn, photo. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 225 wordsThe 90th anniversary of the establishment of the game of bowls in Australia occurs to-day. Tasmania has the honour of having ...
Article : 966 wordsA plain and fancy dress ball was held in conjunction with the annual school function. Scholars who gained prizes for costumes were:—Fancy costume, girl, ...
Article : 153 wordsHonours were divided to-day by Brisbane and England with one game all in the first matches played by the four visiting experts of the English Croquet Association in ...
Article : 40 wordsA ball, organised by Mr. H. Lucas, was held in the Colebrook Hall for the Colebrook Cricket Club. There was a good attendance, and the door receipts ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 1 Jan 1935, Page 2
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