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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 10

A team from Wellington went to Dubbo on Boxing Day, but was easily defeated. The turf wicket, which had been watered the night…

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Bowls. Western District v South-Western District Match

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 12

THE match between these two districts, played at Orange on New Year's Day, brought together probably the most representative…

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Boxing Day Gymkhana

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

The Gymkhana held by the Waratah Cricket Club and Cobar Hospital on Boxing Day proved a very successful day's sport and the nett proceeds of…

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Cricket

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

On Sunday, December 14, Louth motored to Kerrigundi and played a friendly game, the visitors being victorious by 30 runs. Roley Norris (52)…

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Successful Tennis Dance

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

The Tennis dance, promoted by the Cobar Tennis Club, and held on New Year's Eve night, proved a very successful social function. There was a…

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Cobar Miniature Golf Course

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Pagett is being rewarded for his enterprise in connection with the establishment of a miniature golf course in Cobar. "Minnie" is proving…

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No Xmas Cricket

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

There was no cricket played by the local clubs during the Xmas holidays, and so far no definite arrangements have been made for a match on…

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Nyngan News Graziers Meet—Hermidale C.W.A.—Convent School "Break—Up"—"Minnie" Golf at Hermidale—Canonbar P.P. Board Meets Meeting of Graziers' Association

Western Age · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Graziers' Association it was decided that a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. A. S. Machin, J. N. Lawson, F. H…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

The Wellington Swimming Club held its usual weekly point score race yesterday afternoon, the distance being 100 yards. Six…

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—Swimming Notes—

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 12

THE Wellington Amateur Swimming Club members are now going to concentrate themselves on Working up the annual carnival to be held on…

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Minnie Golf Competitions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

Keen interest is being displayed in the in mature golf competition's conducted by Mr. A. H. Ross a the local links. The event is a weekly one…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

THE holidays passed off very quietly so far as the game was concerned in Wellington. A team went to Dubbo on Boxing…

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Bowls. Mudgee Here on

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

There was a good roll-up of players yesterday afternoon, when the third round of the Kitch Cup, for rinks competition, was played. The…

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Country Week Cricket Far Western Team

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

The team to represent the Far West at Country Week was selected at Dr. W. Matthews' residence, Orange, on Saturday night. Orange is the…

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Nyngan News Graziers Meet--Hermidale C.W.A.--Convent School "Break-Up"-- "Minnie" Golf at Hermidale--Canonbar P.P. Board Meets Meeting of Graziers' Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Graziers' Association it was decided that a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs, A. S. Machin, J. N. Lawson, F. H…

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Bowls. First Pennant Match. Played at Narromine on Boxing Day

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

On Boxing Day, Wellington bowlers visited Narromine and defeated the local players in the first Pennant match. The scores are:—…

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Swimming Club Carnival on February 4

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. J. T. Francis (president) chaired the meeting of the Dubbo Swimming Club held at the club rooms, Cleaver's buildings, last night. Others present…

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Brigalow Miniature Golf Links

The Western Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

At the Brigalow Links last Monday evening Mr C. Conry won the Eclectic Competition with a score of 20, beating Constable Penny who has…

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Tennis Carnival Dubbo Plays Well Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The Dubbo ladies, who went [?] Sydney for the Corntry week, [?] their own in the early games, be[?] four teams, including Orange II [?]…

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CRICKET. Narromine Defeat Dubbo and Capture the Mumford Cup

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Playing for the Mumford Cup on New Year's Day, on Dubbo oval, Narromine defeated Dubbo by 99 runs on the first innings, due mainly to…

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