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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1938

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Dust Storm Mars Swimming Carnival P. Martin, of Dobbo, Wins Senior Championship. Disgruntled Wellingtonians Depart

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 1

Two things tended to mar the Success of the Narromine Swimming club's carnival on Sunday night. One was the dust storm, which started when the carnival did, and the other was the fact that the Wellington swimmers, smarting under a disqualification in the…

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To Visit Dubbo "Shore" Old Boys' Cricket Team Jack Gregory Coming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 2

A "Shore" old boys' cricket team, organised by the Sydney Church of England Grammar. School Old Boys' Union, will visit Dubbo next…

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The Old Goldfields Adieu to Tambaroora Weighing the Gold—the Golden Safe—a Reefing Fatality—a Serious Joke—tin-kettlers—school Cricket—conclusion (Copyright by Will Carter) Weighing the Gold

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 5

The digger reached his doorstop, His gold was in his dish, And his children gathered round him for a peep…

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Doings Around Dubbo District Narromine Swimming Carnival Personal Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. E. Tucker, of Katoomba, are holidaying in Narromine, and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. McDermott…

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Trangie Cricket Dispute Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. Lachlan Cameron and family arrived in Trangle this week. Mr. Cameron, who was previously stationed at Penrith, has taken over…

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Ex-g.p.s. Cricket Dubbo Match Cancelled

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 1

The match which was to have taken place at Dubbo next Wednesday, between a team of "Shore" Old Boys from Sydney…

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Tennis Surprises American Pair Beaten International Matches Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 1

Rain again marred the triangular international tennis matches at Kooyong, but three matches scheduled for the day were completed, and the…

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Racing at Dubbo When Sportsmen Met at Barry's Hotel Memories of Other Days

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 7

In the midst of the rejoicing and revelry of a great city on New Year's Eve, with its brilliantly illuminated multi-colored advertising…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 3

During the week several games were played in the various competitions now being run by the Wellington Bowling Club. In the McCormick…

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SWIMMING Club Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Wellington Swimming Club held on Friday night last it was decided that the Wellington Motors Challenge Cup should…

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Wellington Tennis Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 3

Entries for the Men's Doubles American Night Tourney under sealed handicaps to be played on…

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Dubbo Coursing Eight Races To-morrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 4

Eight races will be decided at the Dubbo Diggers' Mechanical Coursing Club's meeting at the Show-ground to-morrow night. Good…

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Sporting Notes Swimming Point Score Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 4

Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club continued its point score competition at the Olympic pool on Sunday. Results:…

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Have Paid £1735 Swimming Pool Patrons

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 4

Since the Dubbo Olympic pool opened for the 1937-38 season, attendances have totalled 47,590 and the takings £1735, more than twice…

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Dubbo Teams Country Week Tennis

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 1

Dubbo teams are taking part in the Country Week tennis carnival which opened in Sydney yesterday. Dubbo No. 1 team won both its matches, and…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

There was a big crowd present at the baths last night, the lawns being crowded with people, who were glad to be…

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Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 3

The competition for the McCormick Cup has now reached the final stages, and this cup will be finalised to-night. During the week…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 6

Interest is still being maintained in the various club races each week. It was good to see some of the old…

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Swimming Facilities

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

Wellington is indeed lucky during the present heat wave to have such facilities for bathing in the way of the baths and two rivers. With…

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Vacational Swimming Classes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

The vacational swimming classes which were started in Wellington have been well attended throughout, and about an average of 50…

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