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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1925

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Wellington Swimming Club

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 6

At a meeting of the Wellington Swimming Club on Monday night, the president, Mr. P. R. Stephens, explained that Mr. Hall, who was an…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 7

The match between Victoria and England was brought to an end on Tuesday when the Victorian's innings closed for 60 runs, England…

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The March Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 8

There was a good roll up at the usual weekly meeting of committee of the March Swimming Carnival at the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 4

The English bowlers, on a wet wicket, played havoc with the Victorian batsmen on Monday, V. Ransford and Woodful made a good…

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Big Swimming Carnival Sam Kahanamoku Expected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 6

Matters in connection with the forthcoming carnival which is to mark the official opening of the new Municipal Baths, and the proceeds…

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Tennis

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

The following dates have been fixed for the Davis Cup:--Inter-zone finals, September 3. 4. 5, at the Longwood Cricket Club, Beston; challenge round,…

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Bowls Doughty Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

Says the Referee:--The champion rink, and champion pairs were reluced to the final stages, and Pollitt, Gordon, Hawke and Wheeler…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

The following players will represent Railway against Federation next Saturday:—R. Mell, A. Foxall, W. Gathrie, A. Gordon, W. Piper, W. Harris, A…

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Cricket Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

As a result of last Saturdays' matches in the local competition only a few points separate the four leading teams, and the remaining games should provide…

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Football. Malcolm Kennedy Challenge Cup

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

Mr. Malcoln, Kennedy is a practical supporter of sport. He has donated a magnificent cup, to be known as the Malcolm Kennedy Challenge Cup, for…

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Bourke Cricket Club. TOWN v. COUNTRY

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 2

The Town Team is journeying to Dry Lake on Sunday next to play the Country on the Dry Lake wicket. The following have been selected to…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

On Saturday last there was a good roll up of members when friendly games were played. In a match for the Wilmot Badge,…

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Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

Mr. Stephens has received definite word that Sam Kahanamoku and others will attend the opening of the Baths on March 4th, and there…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 4

Of the matehes set down for Saturday Inst Diggers v. Church of England was the only one commenced. Federntioon were unable to get a team…

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Picnic Racing Conference. Racing Circuit Arranged. Decisions Will Make for Betterment of Amateur Racing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 1

Recognising the advantages of Picnic Clubs racing in circuit and under uniform rules, where possible, the…

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Picnic Racing Coference. Many Delecates Come to Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 2

One of the mont important gatherings in the history of [?]m[?]tour [?]ncing in the West was a conference of delegates from various clubs hold at the Royal…

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Noted Tennis Player Ill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 2

Every person in the far west, especially tennis enthusiasts, will be grieved to hear of the serious illness of Jack Logan. A few days ago he underwent…

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Cricket Working Bee

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 2

There will be a working bee on the cricket ground on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p m. to get the ground ready for the Cup match against Brewarrina…

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Bourke Cricket Club. NOTES

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 2

The Town v Country match eventuated at Dry Lake on Sunday last. The Country made 67, and the Town 256—winning by 189 runs. Report…

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Picnic Racing Conference. Many Delegates Come to Dubbo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 3

One of the most important gatherings in the history of amateur racing in the West was a conference of delegates from various clubs held at the Royal…

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