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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1932

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Cricket. Emus Defeat Kangaroos by 3 RUNS

The Western Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 3

On Sunday last the competition game between the Kangaroos and the Emus resulted in an exciting finish with the result doubt right up…

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The New Coach Fred Lind Wins Dubbo Rugby League Selection Trio Chosen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

There was a healthy roll-up of executive members at last night's meeting. In the unavoidable absence of the President (Mr. J. F. Sweeney), the senior…

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Bits About Boxing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Don't forget that to-night is ladies' night at the Royal Stadium. Thrilling boxing and enjoyable vaudeville items. Jack Jacobs, the big heavyweight…

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Tilden on Tennis Choosing a Racquet

Western Age · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

If you are going to play good tennis you will have to be particular about the selection of your racquel. Such is the dictum of "Big Bill" Tilden…

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Bouquet for President Burns Interest in Football Commended

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. F. Burns, patron of the Dubbo Rugby League, is nothing if not enthusiastic as far as football is concerned…

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Newtown Star Will Coach Dubbo Footballers This Year Rugby League Selects Fred Linde

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

After careful consideration, Dubbo Rugby League on Monday night decided to appoint Fred Linde, brilliant Newtown…

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League Football Dubbo Executive Meets Balance Sheet to Be Audited--selection Committee Appointed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the Dubbo Rugby League was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Monday night, when, in the unavoidable absence of…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the baths yesterday afternoon, when the usual point score events were decided. As usual, the juniors and…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The third round of the Austin Cup was played last night, when eight full rinks met. On No. 1 rink Truman's men went under to Hiatt's…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 9

THE swimming season is beginning to wane, and the end of next month will see the end of all club swimming The month of February is…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

A men's doubles tennis tournament will be held on the Town Club's courts on Thursday night next, when it is hoped and expected that there…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 8

BANKS find Teachers each had a win on Saturday last in connection with the Saturday competition. The Teachers went out to Curra…

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Boxing a Popular Night's Entertainment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The general public responded wonderfully well to tho free night's entertainment held in the White City Stadium on Wednesday night, the…

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[?] Football Club Season 1932 [?] Executive Formed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

Annual meeting of Dubbo Foot[?] Association Club was held at the [?] Hall last night. Mr. M. [?] the chair, and there were…

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Week-end Cricket Two Cup Matches For

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

Two cup matches will be played in Gilgandra on Sunday next, the representative team defending the Baveas Cup against Eumungerie and…

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Rugby Union Football Effort To Revive Game In Dubbo Meeting Next

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

An effort to revive Rugby Union football will be made in Dubbo next Wednesday, when a meeting of all interested will be held in…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

In the Whitney Cup competition on Wednesday, High School made 159 in their first innings against Waratabs Sheridan (32). Cole (21), Ryan (20)…

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Big Tennis

The Western Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The deciding tennis test between Australia and Japan commenced yesterday. Progress totals—Australia, two robbers, five sets, 47 games…

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Cricket Comments

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Trangie failed to keep faith with Country Club and to put in any appearance to fulfil their engagement for the Bullock Creek Cup. This is…

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