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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Cricket. Victoria v New South Wales. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, January 29

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Victoria, second innings.—All out for 511. Warne 46, Tarrant 206. N.S.W., second innings.—3 out for 185. Gregory 40, Noble 101, both not out…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 2

The match between N.S.W. and Victoria concluded on Friday in an easy win for Victoria by 211 runs. N.S.W. had to complete their second…

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Cricket

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The following “Never Wases” have been selected to play a match against the “Has Beens” on the local ground tomorrow afternoon:—Chas. Mclntyre,…

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Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

Referring to the proposed visit of a four rink team of bowlers from the New South Wales Bowling Association this week, we have been informed by Mr. George Palmer…

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Cricket. England v Victoria. Sydney. February.[?]

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

England.—338. Hardstaff 122, Crawford 69, Fane 36, Hobbs 30, Hayes 30. Victoria. — 2 out for 28. February 3…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 4

The date of Wellington's annual swimming carnival is not yet definitely fixed. Wednesday, March 4, has been suggested by the local committed, but…

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Rugby Football. M.S. Wales' Team for- England

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

A TEAM of footballers representing the New South Wales R. F. U. will proceed to England this year to play a series of matches. Mr. Hill, Secretary of the Union, has…

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Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

During the present month a three rink team representing the Dubbo Bowling Club will proceed to Sydney to play a week's round of matches on the metropolitan…

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Cricket. England v Victoria. Sydney, February 6

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

England, first innings, 338. Second innings, 4 out for 241 (declared closed.) Victoria, first innings.—77. Second innings, 172. Trott 30, Carroll 61…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

The local Swimming Club has decided to stick to Wednesday, March 4, as the date of its annual carnival. The N.S.W. Association will be asked to…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

The singles tournament was won by Mr. R Geale, who, in the play off with Mr. A. G. Chiplin, scored 21 as against 19 by his opponent…

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Cricket Mems

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 3

There is no danying the fact, Cricket has got a bull-bog bold of out people as proved by the interest now being taken in the test matches. In Sydney, when a…

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Latest Telegrams. Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 2

Farm Stakes—Lady Ruenalf, Creso Settlement. Amateur Mile—Hautnib, Never Forget, Superstition…

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Bowls. The Singer Cup

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 2

A TEAM of bowlers from Wellington will visit Dubbo this (Wednesday) morning to meet the local players in a contest for the Singer Cup. The match will be commenced on the…

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Byrock Races. (By Telegraph.) Byrock, February 8

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 2

The Byrock races took place yesterday. The weather was very hot. Results:—Opening Handicap.—Jessie, 1; Glencc, 2; Passenger 3…

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Cricket. Fourth Test Match. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, February 7

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 2

Noble 48, Gregory 10, McAlister 37, Ransford 51, Armstrong 32, Carter 2, McCartney 12, O'Connor 2, Saunders (not out) 1. Total, with sundries, 214…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 4

A team of Wellington bowlers journeyed to Dubbo yesterday to meet the local players in competition, but owing to the rain the match could…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 4

THE rainy weather on Wednesday interfered with the arranged for match (Singer Cup competition) between the Dubbo bowlers and a visiting team from Wellington. The…

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Louth Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 4

We would draw the attention of horse-owners to the fact that Thursday, Feb. 20, is the day upon which horses go into the paddock at Louth, and thus become eligible…

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Cricket Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 3

The fourth Test Match was concluded on Friday, and resulted in a win for Australia by 308 runs. The third round of the Saturday…

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