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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Tennis Club Golf Course

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

The competitions played off on the Tennis Club's golf course last week resulted in a win for Mrs. McCormick in the ladies section and Mr. J. Moore…

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Racing Discontinued. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

Owing to the considerable loss on their meeting which was held on December 27, the committee of the Wyong Racing Club have decided…

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Wyong Drops Racing Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

Owing to considerable loss on their meeting which was held on December 27, the committee of the Wyung Racing Club has decided to discontinue…

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Poisoning at Cricket Match Players Taken to Hospital Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

During a cricket match at Earra (Queensland), the majority of the players became stricken with vomiting and violent pains and were all removed…

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Nyngan News Cool & Hot Weather--weir Breaks Away--swimming in Full Swing--carnivals at the River--band Socials--personal Pars

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

On Christmas Day a very cold change in the weather set in following a few days of extreme heat. The days warmed up again after the New Year…

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Brigalow Miniature Golf Links

The Western Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

The 12 sealed holes competition played last Friday, was won by Wally Dwyer with 41. Other cards handed in were; Miss Morao 42. A…

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Big Cricket In Hot Weather Visitors Should Win Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

In response to the visitors' 309, the Queensland replied with 167. That the batsmen were not solely to blame, the West Indies went in for their…

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Sensational Cricket in the Bell Cup Every Match Exciting B. Kerdavid Sets Season's High-class Record Finest Display on the Oval

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 7

The cricket on Saturday was characterised by some sensational finishes. The tables were turned on the Rawsonville Club, which had six points in the…

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Nyngan News Swimming Carnival—will They Move Mullengudgery Hall?—the Weir Washaway—council Receives £750 Grant—"minnie" Golf Popular—personal Pars Successful Swimming Carnival

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

The swimming carnival arranged to benefit the funds of the Nyngan District Hospital on Sunday afternoon last was a great success. Mr. C. H…

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Wyong Drops Racing

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Owing to considerable loss on their meeting which was held on December 27, the committee of the Wyong Racing Club has deiced to discontinue…

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Salary Reductions Racing Officials Suffer

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

The depression largely and the 10 per cent. betting tax to a miner extent have been responsible for the "outing" of Messrs. Arthur Yeo…

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Is Cricket Waning? No Matches for Month

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

There has been no cricket played at Cobar for a month, but it is possible that a match will be arranged for this week-end, either with Canbelego at…

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Poisoning at Cricket Match Players Taken to Hospital

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

During a cricket match at Earra (Queensland), the majority of the players became stricken with vomiting and violent pains and were all removed…

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Nyngan News Cool & Hot Weather—weir Breaks Away—swimming in Full Swing—carnivals at the River—band Socials—personal Pars

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

On Christmas day a very cold change in the weather set in following a few days of extreme heat. The days warmed up again after the New Year…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

There was quite a large gathering of spectators at the baths yesterday afternoon to witness the point score events, which are being conducted…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 12

THE Wellington Club members are now busy preparing for their annual Anniversary Day carnival which takes place on Monday, 26th January…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

A mixed American tournament was started last night in aid of funds for the tiny tots' pool, the tourney being arranged by the members of…

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Bowls. Championship Games

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The members of the Wellington Bowling Club were very busy yesterday afternoon and evening, when the A and B grade championship…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The following players will represent the Macquarie Club in their match against the Banks on the Rygate Park wicket on Saturday next,…

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Bowls. Wellington Defeats Mudgee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

The Mudgee bowlers paid a visit to Wellington on Saturday last to take part in the A grade pennant match with the local club. The…

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