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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Tennis Comfortable Victories in Sunday Tourney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

M. Pearce and G. Dooley won the men's doubles section of a tennis tourney conducted on Town courts on Sunday afternoon. Mesdames Green and…

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Dubbo Tennis Club Most Difficult Year But Position Sound

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 5

The report of the president (Mr. W. H. Christi[?] submitted to the annual meeting of the Dubbo Tennis Club held in the Mechanics' Institute last…

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District News NARROMINE Golf Club to Carry On Wartime Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Narromine Golf Club, it was agreed to carry on, members present displaying a keen interest in the welfare of the…

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Swimming Club

The Western Herald · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Swimming. Club will he held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening next at 7.30…

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Dubbo Golf Club

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

For the first time since 1928 there were no players at the Dubbo Golf Club on Saturday. On Wednesday afternoon the “A” grade twelve hole…

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Dubbo Tennis Club Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Dubbo Tennis Club was held on Wednesday night. The President (Mr. W. H. Christie) occupied the…

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Swimming Record

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

A world record is claimed for Marie Stephenson's performance in swimming 50 metres in 34 l-5s. at the N.S.W. country championship…

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Swimming Notes Win for Miss N, Arthur

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

A feature of events conducted by the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club at the Olympic Pool yesterday morning was the success of…

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Dubbo Tennis Club Official Opening

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

The official opening of the 1942 season of the Dubbo Tennis Club will take place on Saturday afternoon next, 21st March. An American…

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Dubbo Golf Club. Wins for J. H. Moore and J. M. MORGAN

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

Playing in the “A” Grade 12 Hole Stableford on Sunday, J. H.. Moore won his second event during the last few weeks. He…

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Racing Broadcasts P.M.G, Does Not Favor Further Restrictions Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

Further restrictions on race broadcasting will be discussed this afternoon between Senator Ashley (postmaster-General) and…

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Dog Racing Tomorrow (Wednesday) Eight Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 3

KENNELS CLOSE 5.20 p.m. FIRST RACE 5.15 p.m. All Registration Certificates MUST be produced at the Kennels…

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BOWLS Tweeddale and Andrews Win Club Competitions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

After beating H. Bryant in the semi-final of the President's Handicap on Saturday, S. Tweeddale staged a meritorious victory over C…

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COURSING The Skite's Fast Run Gives Win in Marathon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 6

Race times were slow at yesterday evening's coursing meeting at the showground. The track was responsible being very heavy in places…

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BOXING McLaughlin To Fight Bobby Clarke Tonight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 6

Inability of Billy Fadden to obtain Army leave has caused another hitch in plans for his Leichhardt Stadium bout tonight against Ron…

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Bourke Swimming Club Carnival on Easter

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

On the 17th March, 1942. the Bourke Swimming Club Committee held a meeting at which Ald. Tidmarsh advocated the holding of…

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Tennis Club Opens To-morrow

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

The official opening of the 1942 season of the Dubbo Tennis Club will take place to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon…

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Tennis Paramount Club’s Tournament

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 1

Paramount Tennis Club opened the season on Sunday with a patriotic tournament. The proceeds were is aid of the candidature of…

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Swimming Notes Championships Contested

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 3

The first day of the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club’s championships was held yesterday. Many good results were recorded…

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Dubbo Tennis Club Season Officially Opened by Mayor Successful Tournament

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1

That the Dubbo Tennis Club had a duty to carry on in the interests of the community and from the point of national fitness…

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