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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,151 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 58

Bowls Byaas Knows Something About Bias. Former O.B.C. Man Returns

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 4

Alf B[?] former member of the Orange Bowling Club, has returned to his town after a period of 16 years Mi[?], who ]was a very prominent…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 4

THE two Mudgee Bicycle Clubs will run off two more races on Saturday next, with Mr. Sam Arnold's Paragon Hotel the starting…

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Gulgong Bowls Championship Events

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 7

THE final of the Gulgong bowls championship was played on Saturday, resulting in a win for Sturgess and…

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Bowls Eyes Will Be on Pair Next

Leader · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

A match that [?] interest will take place on the Orange [?] next Sunday morning, for the final of the [?] Handicap between…

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Bathurst Dogs 10 Races To-morrow

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

The draw for Kennerson Park tomorrow (not in box position or race order; is as follows:— MAIDEN; 480 yards: Estwell;…

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GOLF Bolger Beats Dubbo Boy Wonder DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 6

There was a big crowd yesterday afternoon at the Dubbo Golf Links to witness the match between Billy Bolger. Australian Open Champion…

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Cricket Fixtures for Saturday First Grade

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 5

West Bathurst v Eglinton at Loco. Orton Park v St. Stanislaus at St. Stanislaus. King's Parade v All Saints at…

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Cricket. Railway Has Chance to Lead Again. Rovers to Appear Again at Wade Park

Leader · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

Their last game in the second round gives Railway an excellent chance of again taking the lead in the O.D.CA…

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Bowls

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 4

Several matches have been played recent for the Cock o' the Walk Competition Singles. A. J. Beanlock (challenger) defeated C. H. Rowe (holder),…

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BOXING Welterweight Army Title McLaughlin Training at Dubbo DUBBO—Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 4

[?] McLaug[?] who is in Dubbo [?] in training for a boxing match [?] Fadden at Leichhardt [?] on Thursday [?] 26. The…

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Mudgee Bowls

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 5

GAMES in the president's trophy (handicap singles) occupied Mudgee bowlers during the week. Bill Wood and George…

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Associates Golf

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 3

A stroke competition over nine holes was conducted by Lithgow Associates on Saturday and resulted in a win for Mrs. R. George, Details…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 2

The two road races which were conducted by the Mudgee Bicycle Clubs on Saturday afternoon last started and finished at the…

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TENNIS Results And Draw

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

Results of matches in the ladies' mid-week competition were:-- "A" grade: Cooee 67 games defeated Waratah Black 54 games…

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Boxing Mickey Miller Outpointed Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

At the Melbourne Stadium last night Eddie Miller celebrated his wedding earlier hi the day by defeating Mickey Miller on points over 12…

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Swimming 12-Years-old Boy's Performance Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

At the Bondi Bains this morning, Russell Willott 12. in the 50-years race for boys under 15 years if age set the remarkable time of 30 2'5 sees…

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Boxing These Boxers Are Versatile Men. Raynor Has Chicken Run

Leader · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

Max Rayner, the Australian boxer, who is in camp at the Orange Showground, and who fights Alabama Kid at the…

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Learn to Swim Campaign Starts to Morrow. Swimming Association Instructor To Visit Orange

Leader · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 3

The Learn-to-Swim campaign commences in Orange with the visit of Mr. Carlisle, an expert of the N.S.W…

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O.J.C. Cup Meeting Promises Success. Eleven Races on Two Days

Leader · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

The Orange Jockey Club’s Cup meeting, on March 6 and 7, promises to be the biggest horseracing event in the West…

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Rugby Union. D F. C Winner Was a Wallaby of 1939. “Greetings” Message Will Go from Mayor of Orange

Leader · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4

Among congratulatory cables which will go to Flying Officer Andrew (“Andy”) Barr, on his winning of the…

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