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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1926

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Rugby's Price Reduced

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 6

It will be in the nature of a surprise to the motor-world to learn that the price of the "Rugby" motor ear is now reduced to £230. When it is…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

The. following will represent Regand Park in a match against The Grange on' Sunday next at Bcgaod Perk, play to commen[?] at, 2 o'clock shap:—W…

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Dubbo's Good Swimming. Handsome Wellington Prizes to Hand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

Exhibited in Mr. G. R. Mackl[?]y window are the eight prizes captured by Dubboites at, the Annivcrsnry Day Swimming Carnival held at Wellington…

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Tilpa Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 2

A final reminder is given horse owners that all nominations for the Tilpa Amateur Race Club's meeting to be held on Monday, March 1st, close on…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 2

Wellington has once more been honored by having the distinction of securing the two New Zealand lady champions, Misses E. Stockley…

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Molong Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 2

Horse owners in this district should make a note of the fact that the entries for all events for this meeting, which is to be held on…

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Bowls, the Gartrell Shield

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 2

Three riuks of bowlers from Mudgee were unsuccessful at Orange on Saturday in the above competition, the local trundlers being 21 up at the completion…

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Tilpa Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2

A final reminder is given horse owners that all nominations for the Tilpa Amateur Race Club's meetiog to be held on Monday, March 1st, close on…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

The Swimming Club held their usual point score race at the Baths yesterday afternoon over the 200 yards distance. There were six…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

The local bowling green, notwithstanding the severe dry spell, is looking better than ever it did beore, and members are now enjoying…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 9

There is quite a good deal of interest in swimming circles over the dispute in the 100 yards Australian championship which was contested…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

The much discussed tennis match between Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, French and American girls respectively, was decided at Games…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

The annual Orange tennis tournament will be held during Easter week, extending over a period of three days, commencing on April…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

The following will play for Wolington against No. 1 Carlton on Sunday next:—J. Thomas, E. Schoield, L. Sullivan, R. Howard, D…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 10

The two Carlton teams are out in front with 29 points each, due to their dual victory on Sunday last. However, there are still a good…

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Cords and Flower Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 3
Also in Western Age

New blind cords are often still and [?] to knot securely. They may be made quite pliable by being rubbed with u piece ol soap…

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Cricket. Stores v. High School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 6

The fallowing players will represent Dubbo Stores against Dubbo High School in a match on the sports oval next Wednesday afternoon -- W…

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Cricket. Big Match To-morrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 5

Followers of a good game of cricket are urged not to forget the Mumford Cup match between Dubbo Association and Eumungerie District, which takes…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

The first appearance of the New Zealand swimmers, Misses Ena Stockley and Piri Page, took place at the Ladies' Championship meeting, which…

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