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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Sporting Snapshots Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 3

I.O.O.F. v. Iona Colts, Sunday, February 4, on Oval at 10.30 sharp.—H. Dawson (c.), L. Piper, A. Marsh, N. Stratton, L. Heiler, R. Warren, S…

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Mogricuy Cricket Dance Personal Paragraphs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. V. Harper, with their two girls, Florie and Nola, left for Sydney last Monday. Mr. Harper has not been enjoying the best of health…

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Military Training Temporary Exemption For N.S.W. Tennis Stars Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

John Bromwich, who is liable to serve 90 days in camp, following the re-introduction of compulsory training has been granted three months' exemption…

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Transfer of Coursing License From Show Ground to North Dubbo Mayor's Attitude Criticised At Meeting of Suburban Progress Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

Criticism of the attitude adopted by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) in connection with the proposed transfer of the greyhound racing license from the Show Ground to a new cite at North Dubbo, was voiced at a…

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Tennis Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 2

Entries for the mixed doubles tournament to be held to-night are very fair, twenty five pairs having nominated…

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COURSING N.C.A. CRITICISED At Meeting Of Western Association Dog Racing Control

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 8

Far-reaching re-organisation of control of greyhound racing in new South Wales is to be sought at the annual conference of mechanical…

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Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 11

The excitement of Wellington's big carnival has now settled down. The various events have been reswum, and it is only natural that the Wellington Club members are more than pleased to have the Nanima Cup back…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

Owing to transport difficulties the Methodist Church Club has forfeited their match against Yullundry at Yullundry, next Sunday…

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Tennis Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

Because of a break in the electricity supply on Monday night, which placed four of the courts out of order, only one…

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Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 7

Since the finish of the harvesting, more interest has been taken in the good old summer sport, and the starting of the Saturday and Sunday competitions again appears to have created some enthusiasm among both…

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Tennis Ranking List

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 7

J. Bromwich and A. K. Quist are placed on equal terms at the top of the Australian ranking list by Harry Hopman. J. Crawford…

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Castlereagh Cricket Team

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 10

The following Castlereagh cricketers will play against Purlewaugh B on the Coonabarabran showground on Sunday next: J. Hunter,…

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Swimming Exciting Finishes Three Seniors Dead Heat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

Handicapper Jack Stephens gave the judges some bother in the 50 yards senior handicap which was decided at the…

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Bowls Austin Cup and Other Competition Games

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

Members of the Wellington Bowling Club are now being kept busy in participating in the various competitions which are…

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Railway Tennis Club Annual Meeting. Officers Elected

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

A large number of players and enthusiasts were in attendance at the annual meeting of the Railway Tennis Club on…

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Trangie Personal and General Cricket Matches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Mrs. G. R. Kennedy has returned home after spending a few weeks in the metropolis. Sister M. Clarke, of Yanco Hospital…

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Racing and Trotting Entries Close on Monday Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

All owners and trainers of gallopers and trotters should bear in mind that the entries for the meeting to be held…

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Favorites Win at Coursing Double to Ruler’s Son Oliver Goldsmith Again

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

Punters had a very successful night at the Coonabarabran coursing on Saturday night when four out of the eight races congested were won by favorites. Ruler’s Son surprised punters by winning a double but at his second start was…

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Sporting Snapshots Cricket I.O.O.F. Team

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

The following will represent I.O.O.F. v. Mendooran I.O.O.F., in the Grand Lodge Cup competition on the Oval, on Sunday, at 10.30:—H. Dawson (c.)…

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Swimming Club Carnival a Big Success Profit of £40/14/2 Club Now Has a Credit Balance of £48

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

The financial statement submitted to a meeting of the commitete of the Gilgandra Swimming Club on Thursday night…

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