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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1922

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Racing in India

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. S. Ester, late western racecourse detective, and now stipendiary steward in the Calcutta Turf Club, writing to Mr. W. Gardiner, W.D.R.A…

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Dubbo Swimming Club's Carnival. Proves a Great Success

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 4

"They'll postpone" wee the general comment on Boxing Day in connection with the Dubbo Swimming Club's Carnival. Pluvine was pouring forth his…

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Cycle Racing in Duboo. a Successful Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

It is many years since cycle racing attracted a crowd in Dubbo, or since any attempt has been made to conduct an important race meeting. On…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

Victoria defeated South Australia in the Sheffield (Shield match by six wickets. The Australian cricketers tour…

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Swimming Wellington Successes at Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 8

The Dubbo Swimming Club hold 'their annual carnival on Boxing Day, that unfortunately for the club, the day turned out a very wet one which had…

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Tilpa Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 3
Also in Western Age

The following are the results of the Tilpa races, held on New Year's Day. The fields were good, five being the lowest number to start in any event…

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Racing in India

Western Age · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. S. Esler, late western racecourse detective, and now stipendiary steward to the Calcutta Turf Club, writing to Mr. W. Gardiner, W.D.R.A. Handicap…

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Western District Trotting. Racing Dates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 6

February 1, Parkes; 8th, Forbes; 11th, Geurie; 18th, Wellington; 22nd, Dubbo; 25th, Orange. March 11th, Mudgee; 15th Blayney;…

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Cricket Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Bourke Cricket Club a dance will take place in Fitzgerald's Hall this (Friday) evening. The weather promises to be…

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Bourke Cricket Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

The match against Brewarrina which was to have been played on Sunday (to morrow) has been declared off, owing to the inability of our…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. E. T. Thomas reports that there are now 74 pupils taking advantage of the swimming classes, and this morning the whole lot put in an appearance…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 3

The Federal Club met Maryvale during the week end resulting in a win for the latter by 25 runs. McHugh scored 60 for the visitors…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Much interest was shown in the meeting of the Forbes and Peak Hill cricketers. The Forties eleven won by 181 to 144. For the winners Baker…

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Big Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

In addition to the £400 for the English tour and £66 for the South African games, each member of the Australian cricket team is to receive a bonus of…

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Sporting. BOWLS. Wellington v. Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 2

The above [?]ubs will meet in the Western District Competition on the local green to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon. The following are Dubbo's…

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Bourko Cricket Club

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 2

The Cricket Dance on Friday last in Fi[?]zgerald's Hall was not largely attended. A general meeting of cricketers will…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 7

The Wellington bowlers paid a visit to Dubbo yesterday and met disaster at the hands of the Dubbo players. Last season the Wellington players…

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Swimming Classes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 6

The swimming classes, which are being conducted by the Swimming Club, are being well attended by learners. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Thomas and…

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