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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 2

There was a good deal of [?] taken in the match between Cottons and Railway on the shown grea[?] wicket during the week end. [?]…

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Wellington Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 2

Everything now promises to a most successful meeting being held on the Wellington racecourse on Wednesday and Thursday next when…

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BOWLS. Country Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

The final games in the Riuk competition matehes in connection with the Country Week Bowling Carnival were played on Friday and Saturday last…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

The following will represent the Macquarie View Hotel against Economic Stores on the Talbragar wicket on Sunday next:—Ern. Broadhurst (captain),…

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Racing Revival. Splendid Enthusiasm Shown. Racing Club Formed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

The Town Hall on Friday night was packed, when the public meeting, called by the Mayor at the request of a number of enth[?]siasts, for the purpose of…

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Sporting. TENNIS. Leeholme Cup Date

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

In connection with the Orange challenge issued to Dubbo, the holders of the Leeholme Cup, the Secretary of the Orange Club has written, stating that…

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The Time Limit in Test Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

Many of the prominent players and authorities in England have protested against the journey of a representative team 13,000 miles to engage in test matches without making any…

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CRICKET. Church of England v. Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

Railway having won the toss sent Church of England in to bat, apparently in the hope of securing a four-point, victory. The Church team, however,…

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The Sport of Kings Dubbo Racing Club Re-formed. Enthusiatic Public Meeting. Donations Pouring in From Town and District

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

One of the best and most enthusiastic public meetings that has been held in Dubbo for a very long time took place last Friday night at the Town Hall…

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Bourke Cricket Club. BOURKE v. Brewarrina. Bourke Wins First Hales Cup Match

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 2

On Sunday last on the Bourke wicket, representative teams from Bourke and Brewarrina played the first match for the Hales Cup, and the match…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 6

The following players have been selected to represent Macquarie View Hotel in a challenge match against Economic Stores on Sunday next on…

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Cricket Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 3

Railway captain dallied with Dame Fortune on Saturday by sending his opponents to the wicket after he hadswon the toss. The fickle jade evidently…

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General News English Boxing Frankie Burns Knoocked Out

Western Age · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 1

At the Premierland, in a twenty round contest, Wanthof, Dutch middle-weight Champion, knocked out Frankie Burns, Australia, in the second round…

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The Rugby Car

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. L. Phillips, of Mertin Street, Bourke, notifies by change of advertisement that he has been appointed local agent for the latest…

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Bourke Cricket Club. General Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 3

A very well attended meeting of cricketers was held at Carroll's Hotel on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Looby occupied the chair and…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

The Wellington and Ponto teams met on the show ground wicket in the B grade competition during the week end, the match resulting in a…

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Wellington Races. Second Day's Results

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 2

The second day of the Wellington, Jockey's Club meeting was held in hot and sultry weather on Friday in the presence of a fair attendance…

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Challenge Cricket Match ECONOMICS v. BROADHURST'S

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 1

This much taked of cricket match came off on Sunday on the wicket at the black's camp, and was witnessed by a record crowd of spectators. Added…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 6

The Wilmot Challenge Badge was again played for yesterday afternoon, the contestants being Messrs T. H. Smith (challenger), and J. Harvey…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 8

The following will represent Neurea Bat Neurea against Wellington: M. Coady, J. Cox, W. Cox, C. Bell, I. Brien, D. Brien, W. Richardson, P…

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