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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1923

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 6

The final in tho local cricket competition will be played between Neurea und Wuuluman on Easter Monday in Bell Park. If the game is unfinished…

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Tennis at School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 8

On Friday last five boys from First Year, who did not go to sport, went into the girls' playground to fix up the old tennis court at tho bottom of the…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 6

A team of bowlers from Young will visit Dubbo on Good Friday, and the following team has been selected to represent the Dubbo Club in a match…

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Boxing Challenge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

Chris Mitchell, light and welterweight champion of the Monaro and Federal Territory, writes to the "Dispatch" that he is prepared to fight…

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Cricket

Western Age · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

A local cricket team is proceeding per car to Mr. Water Mitchell's station during Easter to play a country team. The town players are assured of a good…

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NOTES and Comments. New Zealand Tennis Team

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 6

The visit to Dubbo of the tennis team representing the Dominion of New Zealand is an event that the Dubbo Tennis Club and all residents of the town and…

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New Zealand Tennis Team. Visits Dubbo. Civic Reception

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 6

On Wednesday morning the visiting New Zealand tennis team -- Messrs. Peacock (capt.), Sims, Ollivier, Robson, Wallace and Prance -- arrived in Dubbo…

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Tennis Dance. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. CHALMERS

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 6

Last night in the Protestant Hall, Dubbo, the Lawn Tennis Club held its annual dance. This social function synchronised with the visit of the New…

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N.Z. Tennis Players. Visit to Dubbo. Rocive Civic Welcome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 4

The Council chamber was filled with a representative gathering of citizens at half-past nine on Wednesday morning to eivically welcome the New Zealand…

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Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 2

During the Easter holidays the Dubbo Bowling green was the popular resort of local and visiting bowlers, and the greens were fully occupied each day…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 2

During the Easter week - end a cricket carnival took place at Narromine, and a team from Dubbo took part in the matches. In the match against Bullocks…

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Boxing Craig. v. Michael Mickie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 2

On Saturday evening last at the Dubbo Stadium, Michael Mickie, of Dubbo, met Stan Craig, of Nyngan, in a boxing bout, and one of the best and…

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Local & General Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 2

The following team will represent Macquarie in their match against Mogo Forest at Beni on Sunday next: -- C. Hull, D. Hull, Joo Ryan. Jack Ryan,…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 3

On Easter Saturday a team of bowlers from Young paid a visit to Wellington. They arrived by the morning train from Dubbo and Were met by…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 5

The final of the Wellington District Cricket Association competition was commenced on Boil Park on Monday last between Neurea and Wumuman…

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Football League

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Wellington Football League will be held in the Friendly Society's Hall on Wednesday evening next at 7.30…

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Dubbo Golf Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

These interested in golf are reminded that the Dubbo Golf Club will open their links for the golf season at the club's course on Saturday (to-morrow),…

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Tilpa Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 3

The Tilpa races on Easter Monday attracted a large attendance. The weather was line, the racing good, and the ball at night was well attended…

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Cricket Competition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

The Dubbo district cricket competition has now concluded. The team representing the Diggers' Cricket Club won the competition, and the…

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Football

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 2

This (Friday) evening a meeting of football enthusiasts will be held at GLeeson's Hotel, when all arrangements for the ensuing season will be…

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