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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,151 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 58

At the Dogs Some Exciting Races

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

The most exciting race of the day at Lithgow Hospital Greyhound Racing Club's meeting was Wato Red's Nurses' Stake…

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Boxing. Boxer in Hospital. After Being Knocked Out. NEWCASTLE

Leader · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

After he had been knocked out by Tommy Cotton [?] in the ninth round of a [?] 12 round [?]…

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Golf Medley Won on Count Back. O.G.C. Stableford Par

Leader · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

[?] defeated [?] count back in the O.G.C’s stableford par com[?] at [?]league on Saturday,…

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Fighting Jockeys Nearly a Riot at Wattle Flat Races

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

A riot was narrowly averted at the Wattle Flat Red Cross races on Saturday afternoon Only the prompt act on of Constable Paul saved what…

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Tennis Competition

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

Entries [?]e now being called for the usual competition—Men's Sunday Morning and Ladie's Mid Week Competition Clubs are reque[?]ted…

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SOLDIERS'SWIMMING Carnival at Dubbo DUBBO

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at the Dubbo Olympic Swimming Pool on Saturday evening for a carnival organised by the 1st…

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Mudgee Bowls

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 4

THE singles championship games continue to rage on the Mudgee Bowling Green, and great interest is being manifested in the…

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Golf Notes

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

The course last week end was very dry, but this week end there should be a slight difference as the inch of rain we received will help along the…

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Golf Club a Public Benefactor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 7

AT the January meeting of the Coolah Shire Council a request was made by Cr. Marshall that the Golf Club should receive some…

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Sporting. Bowls. President Put in Rolls- Royce Finish

Leader · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

Tom [?] and [?] were high in the [?] they were defeated by [?] and [?]…

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Turf. Orange [?] Will Be Kept Busy To-morrow. Dog Races Within flower of Diggers’ R.C. Meeting

Leader · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Within slightly over an hour, [?] who go to the Orange Digger’ races can also back their fancies at the Wade…

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Cricket. Much of a Muchness in Top Teams’ Positions. But Rovers May Draw Level With Railway To-morrow

Leader · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Positions of Railway and Rovers, after last Saturday’s games could be described as much of a muchness, though…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2

THE venue of the two races for beautiful silver cups, distances of five and ten miles each, on Saturday last, kindly donated by Toohey's…

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Tennis Match

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 5

A GULGONG tennis team, consisting of Mrs. P. Lund. Mrs. L. McCabe. and Messrs. L. McCabe. P. Lund. W Morley and J. Peck,…

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Hartford Chapter Picnic Games and Races

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

About 100 adults and children attended the picnic of Hartford Chapter at Bowenfels Park on Saturday, taking part in games and races…

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To Play Bolger Golf Dubbo's Boy Champion DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

W Bolger one of Australia's best known golfers and champion of Australia in 1934 will be a visitor to Dubbo on Wednesday next. He is…

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Greyhound Racing Par Edmonds Consistent Black Sox's Impressive Win

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2

One of the most consistent performers on the Lithgow track, Par Edmonds, added another race to his credit when he won the Hospital…

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Boxing. Won on Technical Knockout. R. Milling Defeats J. Purcell. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

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Tennis Competition Entries

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 2

The Tennis Association has decided to extend competition entries until Monday next. Any teams unable to secure courts should get in…

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Week-end Golf. Few Players

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 4

The nine holes being used at present are playing fairly well considering the drought conditions, but it is hoped that heavy rain falls soon…

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