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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Swimming Carnival In Ugly Weather Dubbo High School Annual

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The annual swimming Carnival of the Dubbo High School was held at "The Terraces" yesterday afternoon. In spite of the weather, the complete…

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Hawkesbury Races. Saturday, March 7

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

Park Stakes.—First Division: Shylock; Second Division: Ranpura. Clarendon Handicap.—Sackbut. Flying Handicap.—Lucky Dane…

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The Swimming Carnival Rain Spoils Finish Ray Moore Wins Scratch Race

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

There is a general feeling of satisfaction at the result of Wednesday evening's carnival, despite the adverse weather conditions. The ominous…

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Cricket on the Oval Creates Comedy Aldermen in Fighting Form Condoned on the Constitutional Casting Vote Ald. Duffy's Flow of Satire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

"That the application from the Dubbo District Cricket Association asking to play A Grade cricket matches on the Cricket Oval on…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

A ladies' doubles tournament was held at the Town Courts last Thursday night, and fifteen pairs nominated. This number being too many…

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SWIMMING Point Score Events

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

The usual weekly point score events were decided on Thursday last instead of Wednesday, on account of some of the swimmers being away at…

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Country Racing Not Affected by Mid-Week Legislation. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

Consternation was caused throughout the country recently by the announcement that the Government proposed to put an end to mid-week…

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Tennis Club

The Western Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of members and intending members will be held at the Literary Institute on Friday, March 13th to elect officers for the ensuing…

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Cricket Notes

The Western Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

After the somewhat jarring fetters re empires that have been appearing lately, it is most refreshing indeed to read the critique of the Louth v…

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Brigalow Miniatoor Golf Links

The Western Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

The following are the leading four players in the Championship Competition:— Ladys:—[?]Carmithael 33,…

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Zac-O-Linx Miniature Golf

The Western Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 2

The proprietor are presenting the painting on show in the "Elysian" window to the winner of the Eclectic competition on Wednesday night…

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Opinions of the People Tennis Club's Retort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

Sir,—We would be obliged if you would grant our club a few lines. Apparently, by installing Mr. E. A. Tink patron of the Paramount Tennis…

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Minnie Golf at Pacett's Championships

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 2

The ladies and gentlemen's championship shields have attracted big entries. The competition begins shortly and should cause a great deal of…

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Cricket Cobar v. NYNGAN

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 3

The return match played on Sunday at Cobar provided a win for Cobar, who thus avenged the defeat suffered at Nyngan's hands…

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Cricket Notes BOURKE v. LOUTH

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 2

Thus match was for the [?]Cup, which Bourke put up for competition After winning it out right. Once [?] this cup was in our town but was soon…

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Nyngan News Death of Pioneer - Accident Has Faial Result—Heavy Rain—Canonbar P.P. Board-Nyngan Wins Swimming Cup—Personal Paragraphs Death of Old Westerner

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 3

The death occurred at "Cookara," Five Duck, Sydney, last week, of Mrs. Buckley, senior a former resident of the West at "Cookara,"…

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-Swimming Notes-

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 7

Congratulations to Les (Blue) Lay on his success in the 220 yards western district championship, which was decided at the Bathurst carnival…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 2

The Railway Tennis Club held at men's doubles tourney on Tuesday night last, when 13 couples took part, and some splendid tennis was…

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BOWLS. Championship Games

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 2

The various tournaments have been advanced another round. In the winners' section of the A grade championship, H. Ziehlke beat G…

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SWIMMING Point Score Events

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 1

There was quite a large gathering of enthusiasts on the lawns, at the baths yesterday afternoon, when the usual point score events were…

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