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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1926

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Bathurst Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

The Anniversary meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Splendid entries have been received, and…

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Country Tennis Dubbo Team's Defeat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

The "Sun" tennis writer, Henry Marsh, commenting on the play in the country tennis championship, when Dubbo was defeated by Barraba, says:…

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Local and General. Church of England Tennis Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

Are holding a social evening in the Sunday School Hall on Thursday next, 28th instant, at 8 p.m. Help the club and attend…

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Fancy Dress Cricket Match and Gymkhana

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

This function took place on the Showground on Wednesday last, but was poorly attended. The absence of horses (only four being present) made…

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Bourke Cricket Club. Bourke Seconds v Dry Lake

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent Bourke Second Grade against Dry Lake on Sunday (this supercedes tae team which was picken…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Great interest is being taken in the Wellington Club's annual Carnival which is to be held at the local Baths to-morrow, commencing…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 4

The 220 Yards Championship of N.S.W. was won by Moss Christie, who defeated Prank Doyle and O. Griffiths after a great race. The…

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Swimming at the River

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

Swimming at the river would be more popular with the female section of the community if youthful moles were to restrain their frolicsome moods…

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Tennis Team Beaten

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

Dublin's strong tennis team was beaten at the Country Carnival by the stronger Barraba team on Wednesday. Messrs. W. H. Christie and D. Yen…

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Governor to Attend Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

His Excellency, Sir Dudley De Chair, accompanied by Lady De Chair, will attend this years' meeting of the Macquarie Picnic Race Club, fixed for May…

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Country Week Tennis. the Finals

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

The final of the Men's Singles Championship was won by F. E. Kalms, of West Wyalong, who beat A[?]brey Sieler, of Marulan, Goulburn, 6-2,…

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Second Elevens at Cricket. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

In the cricket match N.S.W. Second Eleven against Victoria Seconds, the latter made 355 for the loss of six wickets. Mitchell was 112 not out…

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Cricket. Church of England v. RAWSONVILLE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Church of England visited Rawsonville on Saturday last to play the country club the return competition match. Church of England won the toss and…

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Bourke Cricket Club

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

The Secretary appeals to all supporters to send in their donations as the finances of the Club are low. The players have had more matches both…

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Return of Tennis Players

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. E. D. Gainsford, captain of the Backwater team, who took part in the recent Country Week Tennis Carnival in Sydney, returned to Narromine on…

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Races at the Alberts

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The recent race meeting at the Alberts was a decided success. The fields were good and the racing interesting. There was a large attendance of…

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Monster Carnival and Grand Continental. First Night of Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

To those who prefer open air amusements no better place for such a function could be chosen than Fitzgerald'a Picture Garden. The School Queen…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 7

Despite the fact that the local swimmers had a busy time on Tuesday, the usual Wednesday, club events were run off, the ladies…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 8

Congratulations to the local swimming club on the fine manner in which the carnival on Tuesday was carried out. It was a credit to all…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 7

The following team will represent the Carlton No. 1 and 2 teams on Sunday next:— No. 1 team: A. Brown, L. Reidy,…

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