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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 3

On Saturday last, at the Public Tennis Court, after a long spoil, another start was made with the ladies' singles tournament, and two interesting games…

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Football

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 3

A meeting of delegates to the Football Union was held at Sharp's refreshment rooms on Saturday night. Mr. Jack White (President) occupied the…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 5

The ladies' single tournament is again in full swing at the Public Tennis court and on Tuesday a very exciting game was played between Miss. E. Sherriff and…

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Football

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 5

The final meeting of the Wellington Football League was held last night at the Club House Hotel rooms, Mr. W. Whitford presiding, and there being a…

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Football WRIGHTVILLE v. COBAR

Western Age · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

"And they brought their own reporter,—An act of perspicacity: "Twas said THE AGE [?]oribe was biassed, And de void of all asgecity."…

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Geurie Amateur Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

The Geurie Amateur Race Club will hold their first meeting of the season on the Geurie racecourse on Thursday next. These races, which follow the carnival,…

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Football Competition Not Yet Finished. Cobar and Wrightville Play a Draw

Western Age · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 3

Ono of the largest crowds seen on the Cobar Park to witness a football match, congregated last Sunday afternoon to see the much discussed…

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8-Hour Demonstration. Athletic Sports and Children Events. Monday, October 14Th, 1918

Western Age · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 3

The programing for the Gobar Eight-Hour demonstration, to be held on Ocot. 14, has been issued and is a most attractive and…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 4

The matches set down for Saturday next on the Public Tennis Court are:— Miss Lord and Miss Vecch at 3.45 and Miss Jennings and Miss Vecch at 3…

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Half Holiday Football Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 4

The members of the Half Holiday Football Club held their second social at the Oddfellows Hall last night and notwithstanding that there were a great…

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Football

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

A general meeting of the Dubbo Football League was held at Sharp's refreshment rooms on Saturday night. Mr. J. White (President) occupied the…

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Sporting. CRICKET

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of members and intending members of the Whylandra Glub was held at Mr. E. Carrett's residence, Talbragar-street, on…

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Football. Wrightvhille Defeats Cobar by 6 Pts to 3. and Win Their Fourth Competition

Western Age · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

The football competition, played with the object of railing fonds for the local hospital, concluded last Sunday what Wrightvllie defeated…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 5

The Church of England Tennis Club and a team from Wuuluman met on the former's court yesterday afternoon. when a very pleasant afternoon was…

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Orange Hospital Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 4

The Orange Jockey Club [?] [?] their racing season with the eighth annual meeting of the Orange District Hospital, to take place on Friday…

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Half Holiday Football Club

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 4

The members of the Half Holiday Football Club spent a pleasant evening last night at Mrs. Hawke's refreshment room, when the medals won…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1918 · page 3

The ladies' singles tournament, which is being played on tho Public Tennis Court, is now coming to an end. The following games have been played…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1918 · page 3

A match was played on the Rygate Park wicket during the week end between the Macquarie and Half Holiday teams. A late start was made in the…

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Football

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1918 · page 3

A meeting of footballers was bold at Sharp's Refreshment Rooms on Saturday evening. There was a crowded attendance, and Mr. J. White…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 7

There was only one game played in the ladies' singles tournament at the Public Tennis Court during the week, Public Miss McLeod defeated Miss…

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