LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
NEW ZEALAND LEAGUE IN AUSTRALIA. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 16, 9.0 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 16. The New Zealand League team played up well against a Northwestern County team at Armidale. At half time the scores were:— New Zealand 18 North-western County .. 6 The game ended with the score in favour of New Zealand by 34 points to 19. The New Zealanders were welcomed by the Minister of Education (Mr Drummond). The local side included players from several groups, embracing the towns of Moree, Inverell, Tenterfield and Werriscreek, where the code has made notable progress. The game was most interesting, the home side holding its own well into the second half, when the New Zealanders, who displayed fine combination, added fourteen points before the final whistle. The scores were:—Tries, Dodds, Amos (2), Gregory, Watene (2), Brisbane ahd Wetherill. Gregory converted four tries and kicked a penalty goal. The New Zealanders to-night are attending a dinner and dance. They leave to-morrow afternoon for Brisbane.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 11
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167LEAGUE FOOTBALL. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 11
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