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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1933

3,881 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 195

Shield Cricket Exciting Match in Sydney South Australia's Handy Position

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 1

Although' there was a valuable sixth wicket partnership between Love and Cummins, when the N.S.W. South Australia Sheffield Shield…

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Big Hitting Saturday's Competition Cricket Wins for Pottery and Lithgow Valley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 3

A. Tooby, Pottery's amazing hitter, again had the cricket spotlight focussed on him on Saturday, when he scored 54 runs…

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Bathurst Cricket Batsmen Triumph over Bowlers Stan Ison Top Scorer for Day

National Advocate · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 4

With the wickets in first class order and the conditions unusually pleasant for February, the Bathurst District Cricket Association's competitions…

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All Kinds of Sport the Turf. Rosehill Races. a Course Sensation. Winner Weighs in Light. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 4

A sensation was caused at Rosehill, yesterday, when the stewards disqualified Vellmond, winner of the Flying Handicap…

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Dubbo Cricket the Bell Cup Competition Will Railway Win? Dubbo

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 2

The Bell Cup Competition was continued here today, the greatest amount of enthusiasm was shown in the game between the Colts and Railway…

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Rugby League Easter Competition

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

An early sure Is to be made in football this season, and next Monday night the committee of the Orange League will be called together to…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 3

At the week-end eight Lithgow bowlers leave for Sydney to compete with other country' bowlers in the yearly carnival, rink and singles…

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Tennis Littleton Tourney

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 3

The Australia Day tourney, postponed owing to rain, was finalised on Sunday and resulted in a win for C. Tobin and Miss P. Tobin…

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Saturday's Swimming Carnival Many Visiting Swimmers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Several western clubs will be represented at the third annual swimming carnival of the S.A.F. Club on Saturday. Prominent western swimmers…

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Orange Diggers’ Races

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Speculation as to what will win the race for the Diggers’ Cup, on Saturday is paramount gossip among the racing fraternity this week. Popular…

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Boxing Keiswater Defeats Hancock. Sydney, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

At the Leichhardt Stadium tonight Barney Keiswater (10.7) of South Africa, received a points decision over Wally Hancock (10.7) of Australia in…

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The Turf. Canterbury Park Races

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Western-owned horses nominated for Canterbury, on Saturday, are:— Mr. Harry Taylor’s [?] in the Juvenile Handicap: C. Crooks…

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Picnic Cricket Ambulance v. "MERCURY"

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 3

Playing on the picturesque Hartley-Vale cricket ground at the week-end a team from the "Mercury" staff defeated the Ambulance by 83 runs on…

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Swimming Tragedy Lithgow Girl's Sad End Brother's Gallant Rescue Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

Although her 15-year-old brother, Albert, made a desperate attempt to save her life, Nellie Masters (19), who has been…

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Reserve Grade Cricket Old Boys in Scoring Mood Bright Cricket in Two Matches

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Old Boys further consolidated their position at the head of the reserve grade cricket points table by defeating L.V.C. by 198 runs on Saturday…

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Swimming Carnival Events at Portland Lithgow Defeated at Polo Furbank Bros. Success Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Cold weather and counter attractions prevented a large attendance at the Portland Swimming Club's carnival at Piper's…

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Test Cricket in Sydney Concession Ground Tickets At Railway Stations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Excursion train arrangements are generally wed known, and, it is not necessary to emphasise, are greatly appreciated. To-day however we…

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Improving the Reserve Cricket Association's Suggestion Closure for Twelve Months

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

What was described as the first tangible scheme in regard to improvements at the recreation reserve was before Council on Monday, night in a…

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ENGLISH T. T. RACES Australians will be There A Stupendous Task

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 5

Motorists who take an interest in the world's greatest motor cycle road races, the English "Tourist Trophy" contests, held annually on the Isle…

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Test Cricket in Sydney Concession Ground Tickets Obtainable at Railway Stations

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 1

Excursion train arrangements are generally well known, and, it is not necessary to emphasise, are greatly appreciated. To-day, however, we…

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