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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Golf

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 1

The following is the draw for the mixed foursomes, to be played tomorrow (Saturday):--Miss Ballhausen and Mr. Ross, Miss L. Ballbausen and…

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The Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 1

This will be the last waring that we can give to horseowners. Entries for the Dubbo races will close with the secretary, Mr. Jack White, on…

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Sporting. the Turf. Warren Hospital Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 4

Horseowners are reminded that nominations for the Flying, Matron's and Hospital Handicaps in connection with the above race meeting does on…

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Boxing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Herb. McCoy, the Australian lightweight champion, defeated Eddie Moy, an American lightweight, on…

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BOWLS. Opening of the Forbes Green

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

The official opening of the Forbes Bowling Club's green will take place to-morrow (Wednesday). A large number of visitors are expected from…

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Macquarie Picnic Races Abandoned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

It has been decided-by the committee O the Macquaric Picnic Race Club not to hold the annual fixture this year, primarily owing to the war. The…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

[?] the Wellington Bowling [?] comprising Messrs. [?] Morris, [?] and…

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Macquarie Football League

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The annual meeting of the above League, called for Wednesday hight, lapsed on account of the apathy of the members in not turning up. The…

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Local and General. Bourke Tennis Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Members of the Bourke Tennis Club are reminded that on Monday night next, May 15, the annual general meeting will be held. A full…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

The Forbes Bowling Club had a great day on Wednesday last, when the bowling green was officially opened. It has been played on for two seasons…

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Football

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

The following players will represent the Wellington Convent school in their match against Bodangora at Bodangora to-morrow (Tuesday). Play will…

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Boxing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Les. Darey and Alex. Costica met in a contest which proved a farcical one. Darcy frequently had his man…

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Golf

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 1

The following are the scores in the medal match played last Saturday, the winners in which were Miss Cadell and Mr. McManamey:--Miss Cadell, 07--…

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Bowls. Opening of the Forbes Green

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 4

Last Wednesday was a red-letter day at Forbes—especially amongst bowlers —for on that day the Forbes Bowling Club opened [?]s green, and great was…

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Dubbo Jockey Club. May Meeting. Good Fields--splendid Racing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

Officials:--Patron, Dr. F. Adams; president, Mr. J. G. Brown; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. J. Frith, T. A. Nicholas, T. A. Whiteley;…

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Football. Association Reformed

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

There was a very large meeting of footballers and juveniles at Mr. P. Fitzgerald's Post Office Hotel on Wednesday night last, Mr. H. Goldman…

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Sporting. the Picnic Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Judging by the nominations for the principal events, the Picnic Patriotic race meeting should be very successful. The club will now…

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Football

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 4

The pupils of the Convent school journeyed to Bodangora on Tuesday last in charge of Father Eviston and were defeated by Bodangora by 9 to 6…

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