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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1945

834 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 42

Trangie Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 4

All day Sunday it looked as if [?] again ca[?] a postponement of the Bowling Club's social but [?] off till the early…

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Ballimore Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

Dunedoo defeated Ballimore in a cricket match played at Baltimore on Sunday. Scores were Dunedoo 116; Ballimore 85. Principal scores were;…

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Peak Hill Bowls State and Club Championships Nominations Called

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 3

Peak Hill bowlers are on their m[?] these days in anticipation of coming events in which it is hoped there will be a [?]tion of law[?]…

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Swimming Notes (Contributed)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 3

Have we a future State champion swimmer? Obviously if one asked this question to the general public attending our baths, we…

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BOWLS Tournament Games

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

During the week-end further progress was made with the "A" grade singles championship and the consistency…

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Cricket Teams

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

Gilgandra will again field two team on Sunday next, one eleven meeting Balladoran on the Railway Recreation Ground and the…

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Sunday's Cricket

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

In a close an exciting cricket mtach at Balladoran on Sunday last, the home team successfully defended a cup against…

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Primary School Notes Exciting Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

As a result of last Friday's sport, the four houses are within six points of each other due Oxiey 22, Sturt 21, Mitchell 17, Evans 16. Some very fine performances in swimming were put up…

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Appreciated Swimming Club Effort for Hospital Discussion at Board Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 3

When in letter was received at last Hospital Board meeting from the Swimming Club enclosing a cheque for £50…

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Methodist Notes Friendly Cricket Match Bournewood Comes To Town

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 5

A friendly game of cricket was indulged in on Saturday last at Wellington, when Bournewood journeyed in to…

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Trangie Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 8

When rain interrupted play in the "A" grade championship final and the first round of the championships on Sunday, the question arose as to…

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Proposed Swimming Baths

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 4

The Mayor said the Council should start now on getting donations for the proposed Swimming Baths to be erected after the war…

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Bourke Swimming Club. Carnival on

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 6

A grand carnival will be run by the Bourke Swimming Club on Sunday afternoon next. A very varied programme of events has…

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Bourke Municipal Council Bowling Club to Hate Water Meter. Regional Conference in Bourke Proposed Swimming Baths

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 4

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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SWIMMING D. McGill Wins Again

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 4

D. McGill, one of the local club's most promising young swimmers, has the handicappers worried. Each time…

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Saturday's Racing Randwick Farm Novice Handicap

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 5

First Division: Felherra, Dinkum, Aussie, Regal Step, Winner 12 to 1. Second Division: Dance Time…

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Venetian Carnival At Dubbo Swimming Pool On Saturday Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 1

A combined Venetian and swimming carnival will be conducted at the Dubbo Olympic Pool on Saturday night next, by the Dubbo District Ambulance…

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Cricket Club Assists District Ambulance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 3

The central Western Co-operativo Dairy Society cricket club at a recent meeting decided to disband. Its material was subsequently sold to a…

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NARROMINE Swimming Carnival Mayor Presents Prizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 5

The carnival organised by the Narromine Amateur Swimming Club attracted a large number of spectators and competitors…

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Greyhound Racing Saturday's Draw

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 3

When the Dubbo Diggers Greyhound Racing Club resumes racing at the Show Ground on Saturday, the steward will require all owners and trainers to…

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