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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1950

3,156 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 158

Orange Winners At Country Athletics

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 12

SYDNEY, Monday.—Less than 12 record breaking performances were recorded at Henson Park to-day when the concluding day of the annual country athletic championships took place…

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Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 5

Lithgow team to play Paddington on Sunday:-- C. Carter (capt.), B. Buckley, L. Logue G. Walton, J. King, R. Davidson, J…

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Rugby Union to Hold Annual Mtg

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 12

Orange Rugby Union will begin its year’s activity on Thursday night, when the annual general meeting…

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BOXING Sands to Fight in Australia

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Empire middle-weight champion, Dave Sands, will definitely be matched at Sydney stad-Stadium Before he leaves for England…

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District Cricket Teams to Play at Lithgow

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 4

Two district cricket teams have bean selected to play at Lithgow next Sunday week, February 12. A bus will leave Blayney at 7-30…

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Some Close Tussles As Cricket Series Reaches Vital Stage

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 4

Although no centuries were scored, batsmen for the most part had the best of Saturday's competition matches and only three bowlers achieved outstanding success under conditions ideal for cricket…

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Oberon Tennis

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

The Oberon Tennis Association has justified its formation by creating general interest in tennis generally, the enthusiasm shown by the members of…

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Portland Golf Notes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 5

No golf competitions were played on Saturday due to the Portland show, the Golf Club being well represented at the Showground…

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Swimming Club Notes and News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

The Mudgee Swimming Club conducted its weekly points score competition last Sunday. A 100-metres handicap was held…

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Oberon Cricket

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

The Oberon District Cricket Association organised a successful cricket knockout at the Oberon Cricket Oval recently. Teams participating…

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Golf Club's Bar Profits

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

According to the balance sheet presented by Mr. L. B. Kershaw, hon. treasurer, at last night's annual meeting of the Bathurst Golf Club, the…

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Assistance to Tennis Club

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

Ald. J. Smith at last night's meeting, sought further assistance for the Town Courts Tennis Club. "I think we're a little hard towards the club,"…

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Shadforth Cup Cricket

Central Western Daily · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 12

Railway Hotel cricket team retained the Shadforth Cup when they defeated the Gladstone team at Bloomfield on Sunday…

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Oberon Tennis Players at Bathurst

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

I must extend congratulations to all Oberon participants in the Bathurst tournament. It must be remembered that apart from V. Moase, J. Adams…

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Coal Board Trophy Tennis Tournament

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

Consistent, rather than brilliant tennis, marked the three day Coal Board trophy tournament conducted last week-end…

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Concern Over Delay Transfer of Swimming Fool Site

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

Expressing concern at the delay which was occurring regularly in regard to Joint Coal Board amenities schemes, the Mayor, Aid. A. S. Luchetti, informed Tuesday night's City Council meeting that he proposed to make general…

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Bathurst Swimming Baths Council Asked To Reconsider Site

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

Council's reconsideration of the site of the proposed new Olympic swimming pool was sought at last night's meeting of the Bathurst…

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Week End Bowls on the Dunedoo Green

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 20

The weather was ideal for bowls last week end, although members said it was very cool on Saturday night, but apparently not cold…

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Big Golf Thomson to Return Home

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 7

TUCSON, Ar[?], Wednesday: Peter Thomson, the young Australian golfer has been forced to give up plans to play in further US winter…

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P. Thompson’s Golf Plans Abandoned

Central Western Daily · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 12

TUSCON, Arizona (AAP), Wednesday.— Peter Thomson, the young Australian golfer, has been forced to give up…

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