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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Swimming. "Boy" Charlton Wins

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

"Boy" Charlton won the 440 yards swimming championship of N.S.W. on (Saturday, from the Swedish champion Arne Borg, with Moss, Christie…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

The South Australian Cricketers started their return match against the N.S.W. team on the Sydney cricket ground on Friday last. The…

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Boxing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

Pal Brown and George Tosh have been matched to fight at Gilgandra on February 2, for a £40 purse. This is the fight that caused the big stir in Dubbo,…

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SWIMMING. "Boy" Charlton Wins

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

Ever since it first became known that Arne Borg, Sweden's champion swimmer, and holder of a number of world's records, was to visit…

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Sporting Swimming. "Boy" Charlton Wins

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

"Boy" Charlton won the 440 yards swimming championship of N.S.W. on Saturday, from the Swedish champion, Arno Borg, with Moss Christle third,…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

The Sheffield Shield cricket match between New South Wales and South Australia was concluded yesterday, and resulted in a win for New South Wales…

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Farewell to Jim Mitton. Football Clubs Appreciation

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 3

A farewell social under the auspices of the Bourke Football Club, was tendered to Mr. Jim Mitton on Friday last, on the eve of his departure for…

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Swimming Championship. Charlton Defeats Borg in 440 Yards Race. Sydney

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

In the State 440 yards swimming championship at the Domain Baths on Saturday, Boy Charlton defeated Borg (Swedish champion) by 20 yards…

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Interstate Cricket. N.S.W. v. South Australia

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

On Friday last N.S.W and South Australia met in the Shefield Shield Match. South Australia—First innings…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 6

Allan Kippax, who made 248 in the match N.S.W. against South Australia, has thus the honor of having made the second highest score by a…

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Wellington's Big Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 4

The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club will be holding their annual Swimming Carnival at the popular resort known as The Shallows in…

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Swimming. Charlton Again Defeats Borg

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 4

There was another immense crowd at the Domain Baths last night, when the final of the 220 yards championship of Australia was decided. The…

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Sporting Swimming. "Boy" Charlton Wins

Western Age · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

"Boy" Charlton won the 440 yards swimming championship of N.S.W. on Saturday, from the Swedish champion, Arne Borg, with Moss Christie third…

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Cobar Races

Western Age · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

The Cobar and District Amateur Race Club's meeting will eventuate on March 29th and 31st, programme £90. The…

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Cricket Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

Diggers gained a three-point victory on Saturday last, and Rawsonville secured a four-point win. This puts Diggers two points in the lead in the…

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Notes and Comments Tennis Club Defended

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

In last week's issue of the "Referee" there was an attack on the Dubbo Tennis Club because it had failed to send a team to Sydney to take part in the…

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Cricket Chatter (By "Not Out.")

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

The conclusion of the second round of the competition leaves Diggers in the lead with 15 points. Railway are 2 points behind Diggers, Rawsonville next…

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Swimming Championship. 220 Yds Won by Charlton. Sydney

The Western Herald · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

The 220 yards swimming championship was won by "Boy" Charlton, who defeated Borg by one yard, with H. Henry third, and Kirkland fourth…

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Wellington's Big Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club will be holding their annual Swimming Carnival at the popular resort known as The Shallows in…

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Boxing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

On Friday night a boxing carnival will be held at the Dubbo Stadium, Erskine-street, when no less than 30 rounds will be fought during the…

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