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  1. 16th November 2013, 08:09 AM #1
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    QLD V NSW Cricket Match Bougainville WW2

    This is a real long shot here but people I know are doing research into this. If anyone knows of a relative, friend or person who was serving in Bougainville during the war would you please ask them if they could shed some light on this event. A State of Origin format was used.
    It was a fair dinkum match recognised by the Oz Cricket Board of the day & a cup was awarded to the victor (ahem Qld ).
    This piece of military & sporting history has been misplaced (& forgotten about) so if anyone can offer any advice on the matter, no matter how small, it would appreciated.
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  2. 16th November 2013, 08:21 AM #2
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    I can remember reading an article about this! Have a look at this link!

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  3. 16th November 2013, 10:26 AM #3
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    I looked at this link a few days ago couldn't find the reference to the cricket match.
    Am I missing something?
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  4. 16th November 2013, 03:13 PM #4
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    Duh! Sorry Saitch I read that post wrong! I thought you were refering to the Rugby State of Origin that was played there!
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    The official sports of the Army at the time were Aussie rules, Cricket, & Rugby. They had to get special permission to play the Rugby League " origin " match. The place to start your search would be the Victoria Barracks Military Museum, Brisbane. Try here to contact them

    Victoria Barracks Historical Society, Brisbane Inc. Queensland ...




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    The story of the rugby league match is here, it's interesting, so I'll add it, Bob

    QWeekend: First State of Origin match played during World War II ...



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  6. 16th November 2013, 05:18 PM #6
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    No need for apologies here mate.
    The link even mentions cricket but I'm stuffed if I can find the connection!
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