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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1939

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High School Swimming Carnival This

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

This carnival promises to be one of the most entertaining aquatic events held in Wellington for many years…

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Racing and Trotting Next Week's Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th of March, are the dates set down for the newly formed Racing and Trotting Club's…

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Cricket Mumford Cup Won by Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Yesterday a team of cricketers representing the Wellington Association journeyed to Dubbo and after a close struggle succeeded in wresting the…

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CRICKET Sheffield Shield

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 3

In the Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide on Saturday, South Australia had lost 7/207 in reply to Victoria's 321. Bradman, who needed another…

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Golf Monthly Medal to G. VINCENT Rain 'Welcomed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

Hurrah for the change! The rain will do an immense amount of good to Dubbo golf course and is hailed with delight by players who have long…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 11

The end of the present month will see the end of the swimming club activities, for the season closes officially on…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

The unsettled weather on Tuesday night was no doubt responsible for haying a small gathering to our wind-up of the…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Owing to the weather conditions the swimming carnival which was to have been held yesterday by the pupils of the Wellington Public…

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Bowls Competition Matches

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

The competition games are proceeding alone merrily at the Wellington bowling green, and some good games have been…

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Swimming Point Score Events

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Last night the usual point score events in connection with the Wellington Swimming Club were held at the baths. The evening…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 10

Congratulations to the Wellington team on bringing back the Mumford Cup from Dubbo…

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Golf Meeting of Associates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 10

When the above meeting was held on Thursday last, Mrs. N. Docker occupied the chair. Other ladies in attendance were Mesdames R…

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Wellington Rugby League Annual Meeting Enthusiastic Gathering

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Wellington Rugby football League took place on Tuesday night last at the School of Arts Hall, there being a large and enthusiastic gathering of footballers and supporters of the game in…

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Racing and Trotting Meeting Record Entries 80 Horses Nominated

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

The committee of the newly formed Wellington Show and Sports Ground Racing and Trotting Club have received…

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Paramount Tennis Increases Its Membership Popularity Responsible Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

An indication of the progress and popularity of the Paramount Tennis Club was given at the annual meeting this week, when,…

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Montefiores Good Work on Tennis Courts By Working Bee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

A welcome change in the weather conditions took place on Sunday night last and in the early hours of Monday morning light rain began…

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Golf Club Meeting Election of Officers Season Opens 26th MARCH

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 8

When the annual general meeting of the Coonabarabran Golf Club was held at the club house on Tuesday evening the retiring president…

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Coursing Outsiders Collect the Prize Money Punters Astray Lady Chester Home In Thrilling Finish

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the Dubbo Diggers' Greyhound Racing Club's meeting at the Showground last night when 11…

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Gular Cricket Club Captain And Vice-Captain Appointed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 8

A meeting of the Gulargambone Cricket Club was held in the local hall on Thursday night last, Mr. E. Lemon occupying the chair…

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Westella Annual Meeting of Tennis Club Season to Open Soon

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. Albert Mawbey is home from the "big smoke" feeling much the better after his holiday. Miss M. Woodley, of "Mountain…

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