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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1938

3,669 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 184

Good Training Lithgow Tennis Player's Success

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

Evan Rickard, the young Lithgow tennis player, is having some success in the championship events at the White City courts where the Country…

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BOWLS Lithgow Rinks In City Experience Varying Fortunes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

Lithgow teams in the fours division of the Australian bowls championship, which began in Sydney on Monday, have, up to the sixth round, won six…

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Golf Notes Local Players and State Handicaps

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 6

The successful competitors last week-end were:-- Saturday: 18 hole stroke, "A" grade, D. Hoy (nett 71); "B" grade, N. Saker (66); Sunday:…

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Cricket Association Visits From Outside Teams

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

Arrangements have been made by the Lithgow Cricket Association for the visit of Coniston district cricket club to Lithgow on Sunday, February…

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Sporting. Cricket. Sheffield Shield. Bradman's Century. N.S.W. 223 to Win. [?]

Leader · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 5

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Coursing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 11

The move being made by the Mudgee Mechanical Coursing Club to revive tin hare racing in Mudgee will be watched…

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Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 11

The cricketers are having their final gallop prior to the selection of the team for England. Some appear to be…

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Swimming Baths Record Attendance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

The swimming pool attracted a large crowd at the week-end; in fact, we are informed by Mr Engineer ClifT (who was responsible…

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Dirt Track Racing

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

A night of thrills is promised at Bathurst Speedway on Anniversary Night. January 26, when several stars of the cinders will delight motor…

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Rylstone Golf Secretary Farewelled

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

Mr. M. W. Hayward, former secretary of the Rylstone Golf Club, was farewelled by the members at an informal gathering on the local…

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Bowls Fours Lithgow Rink's Good Showing

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 3

The first three sectional rounds, played on a knock-out principle, of the fours championship in the Australian Bowling carnival, was…

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Great Recovery Mudgee Rugby League Splendid Work by Officials

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 15

THE eight o'clock meeting of the Mudgee Rugby League at the Council Chambers last Monday night started at nine…

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Close Bowls Orange Beaten Championship Rinks SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

After a gallant fight, the rink shippered by Curran, of Orange, [?] down in the second round of the knockout Australian Bowls Rink…

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Getting in Early Keen Cricket Enthusiasts

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 15

THE "Star" disclosed that all the best seats for the fifth cricket test between England and Australia to be played at the Oval on…

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Inter-town Tennis Lithgow Wins Portland Team Fights Hard

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

Although fielding teams in Sydney for Country Week, Lithgow District Tennis Association was able to provide a strong…

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Car Races Road Being Widened Council's Decision Revealed Panorama Negotiations

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

Stated to be very pleased with the Mount Panorama road, which it considers will be one of the best racing tracks in the world, the New South…

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Sports Carnival Receipts Are Poor Though Large Crowd of Onlookers Some Splendid Races

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

The Combined Sports Committee held its first meeting in Portland on Wentworth Park last Sunday. Although the meeting was a success…

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Boxing

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

The first, night of open air boxing last Saturday was unfortunate that the promoter met with inclement weather, and fans were disappointed…

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Cricket Notes

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

Scorching hot weather, with wickets good, featured conditions on the concluding day of round seven and incidentally it was the end of the…

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