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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1930

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 10

The usual weekly races by the members of the Wellington ladies' and men's clubs, were held at the baths yesterday afternoon, and a…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 3

PREPARATIONS are now being made for the Wellington Club's big carnival on Anniversary Day, 26th inst…

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Night Bowls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 1

Brilliantly illuminated with powerful electric lights, the Bowling Club's green looked a picture last night, when night bowling was officially…

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Swimming Classes End

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 1

The swimming classes which have been conducted by Miss Anderson and Mr. Lewis during the past two weeks, ended to-day, and it is pleasing to…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 11

The country tennis carnival has been held during the week in Sydney, and representatives from all the country towns in the State have…

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Cricket

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 5

On Sunday-last, the Leather Hunters were,again successful in their weekly match, proving superior to a strong Hillside team by the narrow…

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Gulargambone Races

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

Nominations for all events in connectipn with the Gulargambone Jockey Club's annual race meetingl to be held on January, 2 5and 26, closeon…

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Binnaway Races

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

Binnaway Jockey Club held their annual race meeting on yesterday and to-day, January 14and 15, when £111 prize money, was distributed…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 13

WHO will represent Australia for the English tour, that is the question which is causing a good deal of comment, even the…

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Final Football Test

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 10

The final test match between England and Australia under the Rugby League Football code was played at Wigham yesterday, and after a…

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Cricket in Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

On Sunday the Gilgandra Colts cricketers will visit,Dubbo and play a friendly match, against a combination in that centre. On present indicates…

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Cobar Tennis Club Officers Elected

Western Age · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 2

A general meeting of the Cobar Tennis Club was bold in the School of Arts on Tuesday. Present: Misses A. Bourne, S…

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SWIMMING Enthusiastic North Dubbo Club. Carnival in February

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 1

Although it has only been formed a few weeks, the North Dubbo Swimming Club is working hard for the advancement of swimming…

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CRICKET Berida v. Bungy

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

The Barida cricketors journeyed to Bungy on Sunday last, and played the local team. Bungy batted first and were disposed of for the small…

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Lispings from Louth Some Scrub-cutting Accidents Graziers Gather Cricket Notes

Western Age · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 2

"Bill" Norris was the victim of another scrub-cutting accident last Saturday. While feeding sheep on Mr. J White's holding (Mulya) the axe…

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Swimming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

A Wellingtonian's opinion of the Nanima Cup race at the forthcoming carnival, to be held at Wellington on January 27, is expressed in a letter…

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Bowls by Night Dubbo Asset

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 7

The brightest spot in Dubbo on Wednesday night was the new green at the Dubbo Bowling Club. The green has been brilliantly…

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New Swimming Club North Dubbo Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 7

The first committee meeting of the recently-formed North Dubbo Swimming Club was held at the Weir on. Tuesday. Mr. E. Utley (president)…

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Bourke Cricket Club

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 4

On Sunday a match Married Men v. Single Men will be played on the Local ground and the gate money will go towards the funds of the hospital…

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The Swimming Classes Record Efficiency Teachers Well Satisfied

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 7

For the past fortnight there has been a buzz of excitement among young Dubboites. They have been learning to swim—over 150 of them—under the…

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