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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1918

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BOWLS. Dubbo v. Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 4

The great uncertainty of the game of bowls is not the least of its main attractions. This was demonstrated to the fullest on Saturday last in a match…

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Garryowen Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 1

Attention of horseowners is directed to the date of closure of entries for Garryowen races--Saturday next, 16th fast. The races will be run on Dubbo…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 7

Tuesday last was an interesting day for the members of the Wellington Bowling Club, it being marked by a visit by teams from the Petersham…

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Dubbo Tennis Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 1

Mr. C. H. Chrismas presided at the annual meeting of the Dubbo Tenuis Club last night, and there was a fair attendance. The annual report opened…

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Bourke Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

The annual general meeting of members of the Bourke Tennis Club was held at the "Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday, March 13. Present:…

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Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. Bishop, Secretary of the Dubbo Bowling Club, has received a wire to the effect that the Orange Club is unable to send a team to Dubbo to-morrow…

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Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

The first annual swimming carnival of the Dubbo High School took place on Friday last, at "The Rocks," the use of his paddock being kindly…

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Tennis. Dubbo Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Dubbo Tennis Club was held at Mr. C. R. Taylor's office on 14th March. Mr. C. H. Chrismas (Vice-president) was in the…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the members of the local club was held on Monday evening last to consider matters in connection with the visit of a Sydney team…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Whylandra in a competition match against North Dubbo at Whylandra on Sunday afternoon…

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Garryowen Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 1

There is a very fair attendance at the first day's races of the autumn mooting of the Garryowen Race Club. Following were the results up to time…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 2

The final of the doubles championship took place on the Wellington Bowling Club green on Saturday afternoon last, between Messes. J…

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Baptist Tennis Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Baptist Church on Thursday evening for the purpose of forming a tennis club in connection with the church. It was…

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Geurie Amateur Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 3

The following are the entries for the Geurie Amateur races, which take place at Guerie on Thursday next:— Maiden Plate: Ostelite; Babedoon,…

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Half-holiday Football Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Half-Holiday Football Club was held at Mr. Hawke's fruit shop on Friday evening, there being a good attendance of members present…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 2

Federation failed to keep their appointment with Brocklehurst on Saturday, and the latter club obtained a forfeit…

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Show Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 1

Messrs. T. A. Nicholas, T. A. Whiteley, H. Bear, and E. Paravicini, the sub-committee appointed to prepare a programme for the show meeting of…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 5

The various competitions are still keeping players busy at the local green, and great interest is being manifested in the various games by the members…

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Baptist Tennis Club

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 4

The tennis club formed in connection with the Wellington Baptist Church formally opened the season yesterday afternoon. The Rev. F. J. Dunkley…

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