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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Marthaguy Picnic Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Marthaguy Picnic Race Club will be held on Easter Monday. There are six events on the programme. Mr. T. J. Wild is the…

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To Brighten up Cricket. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cricket Association schemes were discussed for the brightening up of cricket. It was decided, subject to the other States…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 5

The "B" grade competitions and rink championship matches were advances another stage yesterday when Well [?]ington met Dubbo on the Dubbo green…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 1

Wellington bowlers visited Dubbo on Wednesday. In the champion competition the scores were:--Wellington 28, Dubbo 19. Dubbo was victorious…

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GOLF. The Dubbo Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 5

A mooting of the committee of the Dubbo Golf Club was held on Friday evening last, with the President (Mr. D. Soane) in the chair…

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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. Hibernian Races & Concert Annual Dinner. Gigantic Successes. Go Saerid Dia Eire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 5

For many weeks past the pulsus of all proud patriots of Ireland have beaten fast in anticipation of "The Day." Not "The Day", impatiently…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 3

Dr. Mctealfe, of the Wellington Publis Tennis Club, has been invited to practice for the forthcoming interstate matches, which will be held at Sydney…

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Boxing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

Jeff Smith has agreed to box Fritz Holland on April 10. At Baker's Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, before 4000 people, Lloyd…

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A Swimming Record

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

At Newcastle on Saturday afternoon Miss Fanny Durack lowered the world's ladies' ewimming record for 500 yards, held by Miss Neave, of England, from…

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BOWLS. Western District Competitions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

Two interesting matches were played on the Dubbo green on Saturday— the finals for the Singles and Doubles Champlonships of the West, and the right to…

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Peak Sill Pony Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

On Wednesday, 7th April, the Peak Hill Pony Racing and Trotting Club mil hold a meeting. Four racing and three trotting events are on the…

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Collie A.T.C. Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The Collie Amateur races are set down for the 14th May. Entries close on 5th May. There arc six races—wour for all horses and two for grass…

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Sunday Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 3

A matter of widespread interest was debated in the Police Court at Morce last week, when Dr. Fitzpatrick. of Mungindi, was summoned under…

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Cumnock Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the Cumnock Tennis Club the following officers were elected —President, Mr. W. M. Hudson; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. G. Bowhay, S. P…

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The Lawn Tennis Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 2

The season's play on the Dubbo Tennis Club's courts was opened on Saturday, when over 50 members of the Club participated. Though the opening was…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 4

On Saturday a number of country bowling teams visited Sydney and tried conclusions with metropolitan clubs. Dubbo was defeated by…

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BOXING. Hardwlck beats King

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 3

About 9000 attended Baker's Stadium last night, when Harold Hardwick met Mick King. The contest, which went the full 20 rounds, resulted in favor of…

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Latest Wires. Boxing World's Heavy-weight Championship. Jack Johnson Defeated. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 2

Willard defeated Johnson for the world's heavyweight championship. Later. Willard knocked out Johnson in the…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 1

The efforts put forth on Monday by country players to regain the "ashes" lost On the previous Saturday were attended with no success. The…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 4

During the Easter holidays a cricket match was played on the Dubbo sports ground between elevons representing the town and country. Features of…

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