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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1932

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Bowls. Wellington Defeated

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon the chief attraction at the Wellington bowling green was the match between Wellington and Dubbo for the Western…

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Swimming Club Meeting Lapses

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

As less than a quorum turned up for the Dubbo Swimming. Club's meeting, which was to have been held on Friday night, the meting lapsed. As it is…

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SWIMMING Charlton's Great Swim

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

MUCH has been said and written, about what Andrew "Boy" Charlton was likely to do when he met young Noel Ryan, another great swimmer…

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Dubbo Racing Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

Members and intending members of the Dubbo Racing Club are reminded that the Club's annual meeting will be held lit the Court House Hotel at 8…

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Tilden on Tennis

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

In tennis, as in most other games, footwork is all-Important. Correct footwork gives you the ability to control weight position and body…

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TENNIS Country Week Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

FOR the first time for many years Wellington was represented at Country Week in Sydney, both by a ladies' and men's team…

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Bright Boxing Notes for Ring Fans

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 4

A feature of Wednesday's issue of the "Dispatch" will be brightly written notes on Saturday night's boxing. The sport has now been…

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Famous Full-back May Captain English Rugby League Team. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

It is understood that J. J. Sullivan, the famous full-back who twice toured Australia, is likely to be captain of the English Rugby League team which will…

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Beautifying the Baths Area Will the Public Tennis Courts be Shifted?

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

AT the last meeting of the Municipal Council held on Thursday night last, the Aldermen received a deputation from the Wellington Swimming Club,…

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English Cricket Team Best Balanced Side to Visit Australia Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

Horry Sunderland, manager of the last Australian team to tour England, says that the general vlow is that It will be the best balanced side yet sent…

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Swimming Record

The Western Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

At the Domain Baths last sight Claire Dennis established a world's record (3 min 8 3-5 secs) for 200 metres breast stroke…

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Dubbo Racing Club Annual Meeting Races and Ball Affirmed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 1

The President (Mr. A. W. Cleaver) [?]cupuied the chair at the final committee meeting, at the Court House Hotel last night…

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Swimming Sports Kesby and Wand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 3

The Dublin Amateur Swimming Club advanced its point score competition on Sunday, with the following results. The swimming was good, Kesby and…

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Boxing Bout Phil Sullivan Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 4

The promoters of the Royal Boxing Stadium are to be congratulated upon their effort to establish the sport of boxing in Dubbo. The response on…

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Japanese Tennis Players Defeated by N.s.w

The Western Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

The New South Wales Tennis Association defeated Japanese players by four rubbers to one…

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Freak Golf

Western Age · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 3

A girls forehead provided the [?] a tr[?] golf challenge match at a Surrey course in England between Mr. George Ashdown, a young professional…

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Bits About Boxing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

That boxing is coming into its own again as far as Dubbo is concerned is indicated by the growing popularity of the Royal Stadium. On Saturday night…

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Tilden on Tennis

Western Age · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

In tennis as in most other games, lootwork is all-important. Correct footwork gives you the ability to control weight position and body…

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CRICKET Bell Cup Matches on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

The second round of the Bell Cup competition will be commenced on Saturday next, when the matches will be:--…

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Dubbo Racing Club A. W. Cleaver Re-elected President Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

Held at the Court House Hotel on Monday night, the annual meeting of the Dubbo Racing Club attracted a large crowd of…

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