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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Racing Form Huge Confab Coup Randwick 33/1 Winner Originally Set For Moorefield Corinthian. Lough Neagh All Washed Up

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 10

Confab's sensational Paddington victory, at Randwick last Saturday was the first I've backed at that price since Lough Neagh took…

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Sporting Notes Coursing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 6

It would seem that Cessnock is the hot bed of trouble. With the disbute between the Show and Sports Club and the Dog Owners and Trainers…

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Mogriguy Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 4

Mogriguy cricketers played Westella on Sunday last, the game resulting in a draw. The local team is playing Dubbo Council at Mogriguy on Sunday…

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BOWLS Austin Cup

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 1

The Austin Cup competition for rinks of for rinks continued at the local green on Friday night last, when some interesting bowls were…

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TENNIS Town Club News

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 2

As anticipated, it was not possible to finalise, in one session, the Town Club's mixed doubles American…

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Golf Feat Two Holes in One Unparalleled Performance Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 1

W. Redrop, who has a golf Handicap of 14, holed out in one twice in the one round at the Royal Park Golf Club on…

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Sporting Notes Golf

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 6

Despite the week-end thermometer centuries or thereabouts, a fair number of enthusiasts participated in the competitions at Dubbo Golf Club…

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Cricket Topics Dispute Amicably Settled

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

All clubs were represented at a meeting of Dubbo District Cricket Association held on Saturday night at Bell's Court House Hotel. Delegates included…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 11

Great swimming weather this last week or two. All members will sympathise with Sam Downey in his bad…

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World's Swimming Champion To Visit Wellington Swimming Club's Enterprise

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

Keeping up the tradition of the club, the Wellington A.S.C. has decided to bring along Jack Medica, the world's champion swimmer,…

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BOWLS Competition Games

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

In the A grade championship W. Pulbrook and W. Chinnocks met yesterday afternoon, and in the early stages of the game…

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SWIMMING Point Score Events

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

The cool change last night had the effect of keeping the swimmers away from the pool, and there were no…

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The Open Forum Swimming Baths

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

Sir,—It Is amusing to read the remarks of various people regarding swimming baths, and the numerous assertions as to the cost of same…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 7

The Geelong bowlers gave the Englishmen a surprise in their match on Saturday last. Of course, it was purely a picnic game, and probably the players did not take it seriously…

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Sunday Swimming Carnival Dubbo Council's Move

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

According to reports from Dubbo its appears that the Council is out to make a big showing with their Olympic pool, and are not taking…

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Races at Kenebri

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

A race and sprats meeting will be held at “Clydesdale,” Kenebri, on Wednesday, March 24, in aid of Baradine Cottage Hospital,…

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Tennis Town Club News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

Concluding games in the Town Club's mixed doubles handicap American tournament, played on Monday…

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MONTEFIORES Tennis Club Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

WITH an easterly to south easterly breeze and an overcast sky a comparatively cool change set in yesterday and was enjoyed after a…

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Tennis Party at Tooraweenah

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

On Sunday last a tennis party was held on the property of Mr. J. Rohr, “Lumeah,” Tooraweenah, a large gathering being present. The…

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Swimming Carnival. Frank Mack Wins 50 Metres Championship. Excellent Diving Brightens Evening

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

Although the swimming events at the Narromine Swimming Club's carnival, at the Narromine baths, on Sunday night, were keenly followed…

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