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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 1
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

A team of Dubbo bowlers on Boxing Day defeated an Orange team, on the Orange green, by 79 to 61. Dubbo was represented by Messrs. Bates, Cox,…

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Orange Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 1

At Orange races yesterday the Flying Handicap was won by Sir Waddell, the Kangaroobie by Helenworth, the New Year's Gift by Quiet, Canoblas…

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Orang Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

The New Year meeting of the Orange Jockey Club commenced on Saturday last, [?] largely attended. Results:…

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Gilgandra Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

The Gilgandra Jockey C[?]'s meeting, which extended over two days, opened on Tuesday last, when there was a fine attendance and interesting…

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Sporting. the Turf. Tattersall's Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

Tattersall's race meeting at Randwick on Saturday was well attended, the principal event being the Carrington Stakes. Following are the…

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Bowls. Mudgee v. WELLINGTON

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 6

Monday last (New Year's Day) was an eventful one in connection with the Wellington Bowling Club, for "Ye game of ye bowles" was going all day…

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To Revive Boxing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 6

Mr. Geo. Axford arrived in Dubbo yesterday to undertake the training of Gro. Cook, the local light heavyweight boxer. Mr. Axford, who has had years…

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Eumungerie Amateur Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 6

A meeting for grass-feds was held at Eumungerie on Boxing Day, and proved a very enjoyable and interesting day's sport. There was a splendid…

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W.D.R.A. Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 6

A two days' meeting under the auspices of the Western District Racing Association will be held at Orange oil Friday and Saturday, January 19 and…

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Boxing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Tommy Uren (10.7½) defeated Fred Kay (10.12), on points, for the middleweight championship of…

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Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The following games were played in tile local competitions:-B Grade.—Dickson v. Astley, 25—14; Bain v. Lewis, 25—23…

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Oddfellows' Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 1

The Orange I.O.O.F. advertise a race meeting to be held on next Saturday, 13th inst.. Programme may be had on application to the secretary, Mr…

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Sporting. the Turf. Canterbury Park Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The following are the results of the Canterbury Park races on Saturday lost:-Maiden Handicap.—Barrcngarry 1,…

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Wellington Jockey Club Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 6

The Wellington Jockey Club's next race meeting will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 7th and 8th February. The programmes and…

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Table Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 6

It is rather remarkable that table bowls are not more popular amongst clubs. Mr. Garland, a member of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club,…

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Races at Orange

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 6

W.D.R.A. has arranged a race meeting at Orange for Friday and Saturday next. Orange course has long been a popular resort for race goers from all…

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Federation Cricket Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 4

For some time cricket has been absolutely dead in Dubbo, primarily on account of many of our beet willowwielders having gone to the front to…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 4

A good deal of interest is being taken by the members of the Wellington club over the rinks contests that have been taking place for the past week, and…

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Wellington Jockey Club Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 4

The Wellington Jockey Club's next race meeting will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 7th and 8th February. The programmes and…

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