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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1926

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Bourke Football Association. Annual Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above club was held in Fitzgerald's Hotels the evening of March 31st, a large number being in attendance…

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Golf

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 5

The official opening of the Wellington Golf Club took place on the local links on Saturday last. The afternoon was an ideal one for golf,…

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Football

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 4

The new "play the ball" rule, which will be in operation this season, in Rugby League matches, is expected to obviate the spectacle of…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 3

The local competitions did not take place yesterday for some unfor-seen reason, but they are expected to be all resumed next week end…

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District Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

The finals of the pairs and singles championships of the Western District Bowling Association were played at Orange on Saturday. The pairs…

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Bowls. Western District Championships

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

The finals for the Singles and Donbless Championships for the Western district were played off at Orange on Saturday, and resulted as follows:—T…

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Paramount Tennis Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

With the new courts in condition for play and the promise of a prosperous season ahead, there was a large attendance at the annual…

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Football. Newtown v. NARROMINE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

Newton journeyed to Narromine at the Narromine club's request on Sunday to play a trial match, and were defeated by 33 to nil. Up till half…

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Old Boys' Football Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

Another football club, the Old Boys, has entered the arena of competition in Dubbo. It was formed at a well- attended meeting held in the Golden…

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Cricket. Dubbo v. ORANGE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

A representative Orange Association team under the management of R. W. Law (ex-Queensland representative and Sydney first grade), and captained by…

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Matchett Cup Tennis Increased Interest This Year. Entries Close

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

A meeting of delegates from clubs affiliated with the Dubbo Tennis Association was held at the Boronia Cafe on Saturday night under the…

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No Sunday Football. for Competition Matches. But for Other Games Maybe. Involved and Futile Discussion

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

Sunday football or no Sunday football was the over shadowing topic of discussion at last night's meeting…

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Hungerford Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

Owing to the flooded state of the rivers, the Hungerford [?]ces, which were to have been held on May 20th and 21s, have been postponed until…

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Narromine Football Club

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Narromine Football Club was held at the club's training quarters on Monday night. Mr. E. J. Shindlair…

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Cricket. Easter Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

This year's Easter carnival resolved itself into a challenge game between Llanver C.C. and Narromine District, with the latter as challengers. Llanver…

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Football. Narromine v. DUBBO

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

Twenty-seven to nil in favor of the home team was the score in the match Narromine v. a team of Dubbo players organised by the Newtown (Dubbo)…

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Narromine Golf Club Annual Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above club was held on March 31 at the School of Arts. Mr. C. K. Bragg (President) occupied the chair, and…

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Bourke Cricket Club. Louth Again on the Warpath. Cup Match on

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

Once more local players are called upon to defend the splendid Cop donated by Hales and Co., Ltd. end the good sports of Louth and district…

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Football Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 3

The officials of the League last year are to be congratulated on their efforts in regard to the winter game in Wellington. They did not…

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Public Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Wellington Public Tennis Club was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night last, there being…

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