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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1954

2,989 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 150

Little Interest in Rugby League

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 11

The annual meeting of Gulgong Rugby League Football Club lapsed for want of a quorum last Friday night…

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Henbury Golf Club Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 19

Handicapper and committeeman, Mr. Bill Roach, was farewelled at the Henbury Golf Club last Sunday prior…

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CRICKET Close Finishes Anticipated In Cricket Series

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 5

Should teams tie for either first or fourth places in pointscores before the commencement of semi-finals,…

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Tennis Trabert Offers Apology

National Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wed: — Tony Trabert said today he was sorry for his exhibition in the final set against John Bromwich at the White City…

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Women's Cricket Notes

National Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 7

There will be two matches against Sydney at weekend, two teams coming up a senior and junior to play two days, Saturday and Monday. Juniors…

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BOWLS Marshall's Rink In Surprise Win

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 6

In the first round of the rinks championships played on Sunday last on the local green, skipper "Humphrey" Fields'…

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Table Tennis Comp on February 9

Central Western Daily · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 15

Orange Table Tennis Association has abolished cattle hire for its competition which commences on…

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Successful Vacation Swimming School Conducted in Mudgee by Department of Physical Education

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 9

The Department of Physical Education conducted a Vacation Swimming School for children at the Mudgee Olympic Pool from January 11 to 21. It was well attented by…

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Golf News: Natterings from the Nineteenth by "One Over" They Tell Me:—

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 9

That a prominent member has been warned off cigarettes by his medico (also a member) and now…

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Portland Athletic Club

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 6

Competing in the N.S. Wales. women's country championships, held on the Sydney Sports Ground…

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Golf Notes

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 6

Following are the bookings for tomorrow's 18 holes stroke event for monthly medals. No. 1 Tee. 1 pm N J. Holmes; 1.5:…

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Cricket Teams for

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 6

WALANG V LAGOON at Kelso: D. Ross, L. Ross, A. Millard, B. Caldwell, G. Jones, L. Davison; A. Webb. E. Kerr. E. Knight, W…

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Mt. Panorama Racing

Central Western Daily · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 4

The Auto Cycle Union of N.S.W. is negotiating for a meeting each year for three…

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Cricket Teams

Central Western Daily · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 12

Methodist’s cricket team to play Lithgow at Mental Hospital oval on Monday C. Smith P. Hawke, B…

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Boy, 8, Drowned in Swimming Baths

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 1

A Molong schoolboy, Walter Arthur Hutchinson, 8 1/2, was on Friday found drowned in five feet of water in the Molong Swimming Baths. His body was found by a schoolmate, and was…

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Bowls at Night Are Popular

Central Western Daily · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 11

Although the hot weather is affecting the day attendances at the Eugowra…

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Night Tennis Competition Draw

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 7

The draw for the night tennis competition for next week follows: TUESDAY: Westores v…

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Big Tennis Quarter Final Play

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday In the men's singles quarter-finals of the Australian tennis championships today, Hartwig defeated Cooper 6/2 6/3 6/4,…

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Diggers' Cricket Club Notes

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 6

On Sunday week at the Showground we will entertain a team from Air Force Club, Sydney. This is a return match as…

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Greyhound Racing Bathurst Fields For

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 6

Draw for Bathurst Mechanical Coursing Club's meeting tomorrow, is as follows: 2.10: Bathurst Stake, 550yds,…

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