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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1914

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Tennis

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 3

A match was played on "Lillimur" court on Saturday between the Rawsonville and Methodist Clubs, and after an interesting game the former were…

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Golf Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 1

A well-attended meeting of the Dubbo Golf Club was held at Mr. Me. Manamey's office yesterday afternoon. Mr. Bonne presided. Financial and…

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Dubbo Golf Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 3

At a special meeting held yesterday it was resolved that all members must start play not later than 2.45 p.m., otherwise they cannot take part in the…

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FOOTBALL. Sydney Matches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 3

Union.—Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney played a draw, 16 points each; University beat North Sydney, 22 to 15; Glebe beat Western Suburbs, 15 to…

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BOWLS. Victoria Park v. Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 3

A four-rink team representing Victoria Park Bowling Club visited Dubbo yesterday, and engaged a like number of the local players in a friendly…

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Wellington Picnic Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 1

Following are the results of the second day's racing in connection with the Wellington Picnic Club on Friday:--…

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Macquarie Picnic Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 1

Excellent fields and racing are now assured for the above races, to be held to-morrow and on Thursday. Special attention has been paid to the track,…

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Sporting. the Truf. Collie Amateur Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1914 · page 3

The following horses have been paddocked for the above races, to be held on Friday, 5th June:—F. J. Birks' Tymon, J. H. McCarthy's Lochburl, A…

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BOXING. (By Telegraph) Sydney, May 11

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1914 · page 2

Saylor knocked out Mehegan in the 12th round. The latter was hopelessly outclassed. Reforce Marce gave a decision in favor of…

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Coursing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 5

The Geurie Coursing Club held their second meeting of the year on Wednesday, 13th instant. Owing to other events taking place at Dubbo on the same day…

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Football

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 4

Our Boys Football Club held a successful meeting last night, and re-formed the club for the current season. Over 30 enthusiasts were present, and…

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Dubbo Picnic Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 4

Dubbo picnic races commenced yesterday, and conclude to-day. Mr. B. Veech, senr., followed up his good wins at Wellington (four races) by annexing…

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Trangie J. C. Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 4

In this issue is published the card of the two days' racing in connection with the annual meeting of the Trangie Jockey Club to be held on Wednesday and…

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Football. Notes Regarding League Rules

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 3

Players may be either amateur or professional. The game is played 13 a side, 6 forwards and 7 backs…

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Racing in Olden Times Betting in 'Possum and Dingo Scalps

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 8

A Sunny Corner correspondent to the "Mercury" unfolds a story of old-time racing which speaks volumes for his imagination:—…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 1

In the single-handed bowls championship at Sydney on Wednesday, W. H. Gartrell, of Chatswood, defeated E. R. Hawke, Dubbo, by 21 to 12; and…

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Football

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 1

The following have been selected to represent Dubbo Football Club in a match with the Railway Club to-morrow:--Sharpe, Peachey, Bootle,…

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BOWLS. The Singles Championship

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 4

In the semi-final round for the Singles championship of the State, played at Victoria Park, Sydney, on Wednesday Gartrell (Chatswood) beat Hawke…

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Macquarle Football League

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the Macquarie Football League was held at Bell's Court House Hotel on Wednesday night, when there were present: Messrs. J, Griffin…

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Boxing. Wells and Bell Matched

The Cobar Herald · Friday 15 May 1914 · page 5

Bombardier Wells, champion heavy weight of England, and Colin Bell, the Australian heavyweight, who put up such a good showing…

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