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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Louth. CRICKET

Western Age · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 3

On Sunday, 12th Instant, "Smokers" played "Non-Smokers" off the oval, but the Non-Smokers included [?] of the "stars," so the latter had an easy…

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LOCAL and GENERAL Juvenile Cricket

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 6

On Wednesday last the Public School and the Town Boys played a cricket match on the local wicket, which resulted in a win for Town…

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Dubbo Rugby League. Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the Dubbo Rugby Football League was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr. G. Markley (president)…

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N.Z. Swimming Champion. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

At the Melbourne swimming carnival the 440 Yards Ladies' Championship of Australia was won by Miss Millar (New Zealand) with Miss Davey (N.S.W.)…

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Warren Races. the Nominations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

The following are the nominations for the first day of the Warren and District Race Club's meeting, which takes place on Saturday and Monday…

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New Zealander Wins. Ladies' Swimming Championship. MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

At the women s swimming carnival the 44 yards championship of Australia was won by Miss Millar, New Zealand. Miss Davey, N.S.W., was second…

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Cricket. the Whitney Cup

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Fine weather ruled for the Whitney Cup matches which were commenced on Wednesday last. The Wednesday players have been fortunate regarding the…

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Dubbo Football League. Adjourned Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the Dubbo Football League was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. G. R. Mackley (President) occupied the…

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Warren Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

The Warren and District Race Club which hold its meeting on the 3rd and 5th March promises to be a great success. For the six races the first…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

The Australian Women's championship meeting was continued at Melbourne on Saturday last. In the 220 yards championship, Kathleen…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

The Orange Bowlers will visit Wellington on Saturday next, and play a friendly game with the local bowlers, this match being a return…

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Football Coaches

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

The Cowra Football Association called applications for the position of a coach for the coming season, and V. Lawrence, (South Sydney),…

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Boxing. Saturday Night's Bouts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

Another large audience at the Stadium on Saturday night last was treated to a good night's sport. From the opening to the end of the programme the…

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Gilgandra Swimming Carnival Dubbo Does Well

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 6

The following are the events won by Dubbo at the Gilgandra swimming carnival held on Sunday, 26th instant. The carnival was held in a pool in the…

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Bourke Cricket Club. BOURKE v. NYNGAN

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

Owing to the floods in Nyngan, it is doubtful the match for the Toohey Cup will be played on Sunday. The local players will await advices from…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 9

The weekly swims by the lady and men's swimming clubs, were held at the Baths yesterday afternoon in the presence of a good attendance of…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 9

The following team of bowlers win play against Orange on the Wellington rinks on Saturday next. Play will commence at 2.15…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

Saturday will be a red letter day for the swimming enthusiasts of Wellington and district, for on that date the greatest aggregation of…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 8

The following team has been selected to play 'for Neurea against Stuart Town on Sunday next, at Neurea: A. Bell, C. Bell, P. Newton…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

There was only one competition match played on Sunday last, the Hanks going down to Stuart Town, where they had a three point win…

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