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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,584 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 80

Baseball for Dubbo Aid to Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

At the close of last night's cricket meeting, Mr. W. Bell made a pica for the introduction of baseball to Dubbo. He said he had seen Mr. Hooper, an…

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Cricket. Mumford Cup. Dubbo Have Bert of Drawn Game

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

Defending the Mumfora cup against Dubbo on Anniversary Day, Narromine Cricket Association had a narrow escape, loosing 9 wickets for 166…

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Sunday Cricket on "The Oval" Joint Secretaries Cross Swords with Treasurer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 1

Usually peaceful, last night's meeting of the Cricket Association created a thrill, the breaks and wrong-uns being supplied by Messrs. E. A. Tink…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

The water polo match between the whites and Blues took place yesterday morning for the Sherrin Cup, and the game resulted in an easy…

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TENNIS Town Courts Busy

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

THE members of the Wellington Town Club were very busy last week, when several games and tournaments were played, which…

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Cricket Conference Meeting of Dubbo District Association Finances Low

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

Several matters concerning the welfare of cricket in Dubbo and district were discussed at Thursday night's general meeting of the…

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Sunday Cricket Controversy Mr. E. A. Tink Questions Secretary's Action at D.D.C.A. MEETING Sequel to Application to Council " It's a Damn Lie ! "

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

A long and heated discussion, which was the sequel to a letter sent to Council asking permission to piny "A" Grade cricket matches on the Oval on Sundays, was a feature of Thursday night's meeting of the Dubbo District Cricket Association. The…

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Sporting Notes Swimming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

The women overshadowed the men in the marathon swim at Manly. Miss Mercedes Gleitze (England) won with Mrs. Catherine Netiou (Mario) and…

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Brigalow Miniature Golf Links

The Western Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

On Friday, the 12 Sealed Holes Competition was won by Mr. L. Dugan with a score of 33 Mr. G. Milliken was runner up with a score…

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Zac-O-Linx Miniature Golf New Links Officially Opened

The Western Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

The official opening of the Zac-O-Linx Miniature Golf Links was performed by the Mayor on Sunday evening last, in the presence of a very large…

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Swimming Carnival

Western Age · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

The forthcoming swimming events, scheduled for February 21. are causing great keenness. Our local "dark horse," Jack Rockham, will be hard to…

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"Minnie" Golf

Western Age · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

"Minnie" golf is receiving consideration in this town. The promoter is seriously thinking of commencing this popular game…

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"Minnie" Golf at Cobar

Western Age · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

The craze has reached here, one of the most popular sports is the modern game of "Minnie" golf. Mr. W. E. Pagell opened in Lewis-street some…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 7

THE Wellington Club members have now settled down to the usual club fixtures after the excitement of the annual carnival…

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SWIMMING Dubbo Swimming Carnival. Wellington Successes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

The Dubbo Swimming Club's annual carnival was held in the Macquarie River yesterday afternoon and evening at a spot which has…

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"Minnie" Golf

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 4

"Minnie" golf is receiving consideration in this town. The promoter is seriously thinking of commencing this popular game…

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Yeoval Minnie Golf

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 4

The links have been very popular this last week, the nights being ideal for out-door sport. Last night (Monday), a ladies' tournament was…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 10

THE, Macquarie Saturday team, by perseverance, has had its reward, and Saturday's defeat of the Banks should go a long way towards…

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Nyngan News Wedding Bells--Boxing Tournament--"Minnie" Golf Tournament --Nyngan Water Supply-- Anniversary Dance Wedding Bells

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 7

Miss Renie Johnson, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Box Canal, was married on Anniversary Day at St. Patrick's Church, Nyagan, to Mr…

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"Minnie" Golf at Cobar

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 4

The cruse has reached here, and one of the most popular sports is the modem game of "Minnie" golf. Mr. W. E. Pagett opened in Lewis-street some…

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