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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

(11) and Thomas (10 not out) were the principal run-getters. A match which caused a good deal of interest was played on the local Sports Ground…

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Orange Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The programme of the Orange annual races, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd March, has been issued, and consist)of five races each…

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W.d.r.a. Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Horsew[?]ers and trainers are finally reminded that entries for the W.D.R.A. races, to be held on the Dubbo course, on Wednesday and Thursday next, close…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

Dubbo defeated Orange in the Rink and Shield matches on Saturday. The scores will appear in next issue. The following games have been…

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BOWLS. Dubbo v. Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

At Orange on Saturday Dubbo was successful in both the Rink and Teams' matches in the Western District Competitions. The games were…

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W.D.R.A Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

For the first time since the regulation of racing in the west, the annual meeting of the Western District Hating Association will be held in Dubbo…

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Dripstone Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 7

An unregistered race meeting will be held in Colreavy's paddock, Dripstone, on Easter Monday (9th April), the programme for which will appear in a later…

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Orange Cup Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 4

In this issue the Orange Jockey Club advertise their Cup Meeting, which will eventuate on Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd. The prize-money…

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Races at Stuart Town

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 8

The Stuart Town Amateur Race Club have issued the programme for their February meeting, which takes place on the 22nd. There are six races, as usual, and…

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Orange Cup Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

In this issue the Orange Jockey Club advertise their Cup Meeting, which will eventuate on Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd March. The prize-money…

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W.d.r.a. Races the Dubbo Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

List of Officials.—Patron, SurgeonGeneral N. R. House, K.B., V.C.; President, Mr. J. J. Dalton; Vicepresident, Mr. H. H. Balcombe;…

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W.D.R.A. Races. First Meeting of Association in Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

The first meeting of the Western District Racing Association held on Dubbo course was opened on Wednesday, in Splendid weather for tho sport, and…

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Sporting Mems. Stuart Town Amateur Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 3

The Stuart Town Amateur Race Club races will be held on Thursday next, and a dance at night. The entries are as follows:—…

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Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The following team will represent Dubbo at Bat[?]urst on Wednesday, 28th February, in the Pennant Competition: —Wheeler, Hawke, Irvine, Cadman, S…

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Boxing at the Stadium. Stynes Defeats Atkins

Western Age · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 3

A good crowd gathered at the Cobar Stadium last night to witness a boxing contest between Bill Stynes and Motor Atkins, the proceedings being…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 6

The Wollington Bowling Club has opened a handicap tournament among the members for a trophy presented by Mr. F. S. Wilmot; jeweller. The games…

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Dripstone Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 6

An unregistered race meeting will be held in Colreavy's paddock, Dripstone," on Easter Monday (9th April), the programme for which appears in this…

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Orange Cup Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 6

In this issue the Orange Jockey Club advertise their Cup Meeting, which will eventuate on Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd. The prize-money…

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Sporting. CRICKET. Railway v. Cabmen and Lorrymen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 5

A match has been arranged for the week-end between teams representing the local eabmen and lorrymen and the railway staff. The fixture will take…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 2

During the transcription of the official list of the handicaps in connection with the Wellington Bowling Club's tournament, the game set down for Messrs. G…

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