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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Cricket Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 7

When the Englishmen landed In Australia. it anyone had suggested that they would "have defeated the pick ot Australia in such & decisive manner…

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Dubbo Jockey Club Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

Arrangements for the Show Meeting of the above club are well in hand. The course will be put in through going order. Messrs. J. A. Osbourne, J. Harden, T. A…

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Boxing. Sterling V. Ryan. Sterling Makes Good

The Cobar Herald · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

It's a long time since two such weighty punchers as Tiny Ryan (15 stone) and Greorge Sterling (12 13) have fought in Cobar. The match caused considerable…

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U.f.s. Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

A meeting in connection with the above races was held at Mr. D. Shaw's Tattersalls Hotel, on Wednesday evening last. Present:—Mr. T. Waddell…

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U.f.s. Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

We are glad to be able to report, that everything in connection with the above races are progressing very favorably, and a most successful meeting should result. The…

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Cricket. the Fourth Test Match. Sydney, Feb 13

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

Kelleway c Smith, b Barnes 5; Bardsley E Foster 3; Trumper b Barnes 28; Armstrong b Douglas 11; Matthews b Foster 10; Hill b Douglas 11; Minnett b Douglas 7;…

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Orange Jockey Club Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 2

March 1 and 2 are the dates set down for the annual meeting of the Orange Jockey Club. The prize money totals £510, allotted as follows:…

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Boxing Class

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Joe Williams, the well-known and popular lightweight champion of the Western District, has taken up his residence permanently in Dubbo, and intends opening…

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The Show Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Dubbo Jockey Club will be held at Barden's Club House Hotel to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, commencing at…

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Sporting. Warwick Farm Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 4

Flying Handicap.--Gigandra 1, Sweet Bay 2, Malt Rose 3. Winner, evens. Time, 1.15. Farm Stakes.--Farm Stakes.--Coolaburragundy [?]…

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Cricket. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, February 19

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Hill says the statement that he apologised to the Board of Control is untrue as he merely expressed regret that he, as a member of the Board should be mixed up in such a…

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Boxing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 4

There was only a small attendance at the Skating Rink last night, when Sam Cassidy, of Tasmania, was to have met Charlie Tobin, of Bodangora, in a…

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The Cricket Dispute. Sydney, Thursday 4 p.m

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 4

The Board of Control has absolutely declined to accept the conditions laid down by the rebellious six cricketers, and has instructed the selectors to fill…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 7

The Eagle[?] defeated New South wa[?] eight wickets. In their second innings the former put up 195 for the loss of the wicket, [?] Hobbs 14…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 4

The executive of the Dubbo Cricket Union have decided to close the competition at the second round. This mean that the match Civil Service v. Newtown…

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U.f.s. Races. Successful Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

The two day's race meeting, run under the auspices of the United Friendly Societies, in aid of the Bourke District Hospital, was held on…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 3

The selectors on Saturday night practically completed the team for England. The fourteen now in are Gregory, Bardsley, Minnett, Macartney…

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Wellington Coursing Club Annual General Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Maryvale Coursing Club was held at the Grand Hotel on Thursday night. Mr. James McDonnell was in the chair, there…

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Boxing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

Dave Sm[?] and Jimmy [?] fought another draw at [?] Stadium on Saturday night. The fight took place in the [?]. There was an…

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Swimming Carnival

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

Swimming has taken on big in Cobar, the members of the Club having been granted the free use of the mine tank, where improvements…

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