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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1944

1,325 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 67

Cricket. “Babes” in the Park. a Presentation Ceremony. Support Your Sports Girl

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 4

The garnet played on Saturday did not produce any surprises in results. There were a few features, including a Bank’s bit or a “bomb”—a…

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Stawell Easter Gift Interesting History of Australia's Greatest Athletic Event

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

Mr. Hammond Brooks, the well-known Bathurstian has in his possession the official history of the Stawell Easter Gift Australia's greatest…

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Swimming Lessons

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

The NSW Amateur Swimming Association, in a letter to Bathurst Council last night, sought its co-operation in a learn to swim free…

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Golf Club Request

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

Reporting to Bathurst Council last night in regard to the Golf Club pump the electrical engineer Mr Bell stated: Mr. F. Fish of George…

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Bowls Coolah Beats Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 7

The Coolah bowlers visited Gulgong last week-end, 13th, for a friendly match. Four rinks of players made the trip and they…

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Swimming Classes Good Progress Made

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 7

Mrs. Terry and Miss Read are making excellent progress with the swimming classes at the weir. They commenced operations on…

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Rugby League Clubhouse Is Suggested

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 4

A suggestion that the Rugby League should ear-mark portion of its funds with the ultimate objective of establishing a League Club was…

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Swimming Carnival

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 6

With a swimming carnival in the offing, it is gratifying to know that local prelpiminary arrangements are meeting with, a smooth running not…

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Inter-district Schools' Swimming Carnival

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 12

A meeting was held in the Molong Public School on Friday, 11th February, to arrange for a Carnival as above…

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Races Postponed

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday: Flemington races which were set down for Saturday next have had to be postponed because of transport…

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Womenss Cricket Fixtures for To-morrow

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

Women's cricket fixtures for Saturday are: Eglinton v. AWAS at Marsden. Factory, Blacks v. Factory Reds…

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Cricket. Support Your Sports Girl Bay Tickets for the Dogs. To-morrow’s Card

Leader · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

Tomorrow all cricketers have duty to perform, apart from their competition garnet. Wade. Park. hanks to the great generosity of…

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Oberon's Easter Races

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 2

Subject to permission being granted by the Chief Secretary's Department a race meeting will be held on Oberon racecourse on Easter Monday. In…

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Bathurst Bowls Saturday's Games

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 4

Bathurst Bowling Club's matches on Saturday resulted: A [?] Palm by Martin, and It Ha[?] all body [?] Atkins and…

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Boxing Narvo Wins on Ko

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Sunday: Herb Narvo (13.10). Australian heavyweight champion, knocked out Alec Stanton (14.1) In the sixth round at Sydney stadium…

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Night Bowls Close, Interesting Fights Delightful Conditions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 6

Mudgee bowlers experienced more delightful weather on Thursday evening last, when the Adams Shield rink…

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Moorefield Races Demonstration Against Trimmer

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Defeat of hot favorite Trummer, in the Flying Handicap at Moorefield yesterday afternoon, resulted in the longest and most…

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