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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 11

The Wellington quartette who visited Lithgow on Saturday last were successful in defending the Jack Findlay…

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Golf Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

On the local links at the present time the main topic is top-dressing. It reminds us that— A golfer, upon viewing his…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 7

Recently it was stated in these notes that there was an absence of juvenile cricket in the town. It…

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Cricket Teams

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

The following teams have been selected to represent the Gigandra Cricket Club in matches to be played on Sunday next. Firsts: H…

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TENNIS Town Club News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

The usual club afternoons will be conducted on the Town Club courts on Saturday next, also the week-end…

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Railway Cricket Team

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

The following players have been selected to represent the Railway Cricket Club in the competition match against Gilgandra Seconds on…

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Cricket Results Seconds Defeated

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

In a friendly match on the local ground on Sunday last, Ba[?]droan cricketers registered a good win against the Seconds, scoring 188 to…

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WALMER Cricket Wash-Out

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

THE feature of the last week was the cool change, which included a number of showers. Parts of the country are looking unusually…

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Country Bowls Dubbo in Demi-semi-final Parkes as Opponent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

With the close of yesterday's play, the preliminary rounds of the Rinks Championship was concluded. To-day, the Singles Championship, with a…

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Cycle Races Keen Interest Reg Wykes On Top

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

Bicycle races in Yeoval have been very interesting this last few weeks and quite a number of enthasiasts are…

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Not Wanted "Pro Golf Team Tour Was Spoiled In America

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

There has been considerable disappointment amongst members of the Australian golf team since their arrival in America,…

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Coming Football Season One or Two Codes? No New Players

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

Now that the annual meeting of the Wellington Rugby Football League has been called, players will…

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District News Continued From Page 4. EUCHAREENA Cricket Club Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

Lucknow cricketers visited here last Sunday and played against the local lads. The result was a substantial win for the local lads. Next…

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Doings in the Garden Flowers in Scarce Times... Seed Sowing... "Bleeding Heart" Bulbs in Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 14

This is usually a trying month for gardeners, because of the hot dry conditions which generally prevail. It…

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BOXING. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

Charles Lucas, the promoter of Sports ground boxing contests, announced last night Barney Pross, holder of the world…

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Wanaaring Races

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

The Wanaaring Amateur Turf Club are holding two-days grassed races on 8th and 9th May. Horses go into the paddocks on…

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Betting Act Alleged Breaches at Gilgandra Races

Western Age · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

The sequel to a visit by Detective Frankish, of Dubbo, to Gilgandra racecourse on the second day of the Boxing Day meeting was heard in the…

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Broadcasting Race Results Action by Racing Clubs Big Legal Battle Pending

Western Age · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

It is understood that Sydney racing clubs will shortly take legal notion in the form of a test case, to restrain broadcasting stations from…

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Sporting Notes Bowls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 3

"Hawke Not Beaten." Under this caption, the "S.M. Herald" corrects its error in giving E. R. Hawke as beaten in the last round of the Rinks…

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WITHDRAWALS Horses Out From Racing Events Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 1

Late scratchings include:—Victoria Park Handicap, Glenspear; V.R.C. Newmarket, Silver Jubilee…

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