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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1947

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Sporting Snapshots RACING Moore and Selwood

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 4

After last Saturday's racing it was announced that Selwood and Moore were added to the list of suspended jockeys. Having received legal advice,…

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Tennis Proposal Formation of Western Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 1

Bathurst Tennis Association has decided to back the Orange proposal for a Western Districts Tennis…

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Gular Tennis Club Represented at Country Week

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 6

Amongst the many country players to visit Sydney for the Country Week Tennis Carnival were Reg Wheaton, president of…

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Tennis Enthusiasts Donate £133 Towards Courts New Town Club Formed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 2

Tennis enthusiasts turned up in force to the special meeting called on Friday night last for the purpose of forming a…

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D. Rosen Disqualified. Sequel to Yass Races. Harden

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 1

David Rosen was disqualified by the Southern Districts Racing Association stipendiary steward, Mr. T. Bradfield, for…

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Trangie Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 8

As the teams of both H. McAnally and J. Maclean were beaten in the Barlow Cup competition the two named with that of J. Butter have…

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Racing and Trotting Meeting in April

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

Prize money for the forthcoming Peak Hill combined racing and trotting meeting in April has been increased from £200 to £250. Proceeds…

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Municipality of Bourke. Indicators for All Water Hydrants to Be Erected. Council Supports Proposal for Swimming Baths. Legal Action to Collect Outstanding Rates

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Municipality was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Championship Swimming Civic Welcome to Visitors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 3

Preparations are well under way for the reception of the huge crowd expected in Dubbo next week-end for the N.S.W. Country Swimming…

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Bowls Beres. Preston New Champion

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 7

On Saturday and again yesterday, Beresford Preston scored resounding victories in semi-finals and finals to emerge…

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Trangle Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

Play in the mixed bowls starts on Thursday. This was decided at a meeting of the committee held last Wednesday evening. Entries close…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

The following teams have been selected to represent Dubbo at Mudgee on Sunday next. Transport will leave the Fire-Station at 6.30 a.m…

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Narromine Needs Mast to Fly Bowls Pennant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 5

Narromine club has always been noted for the keenness of it's members who, over many years have cheerfully accepted defeat—sincerely congratulated their successful opponents, but have been very…

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The Howells Star In Week-end Golf

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 5

The Howells' brothers were in top form in competition's staged by Dubbo Golf Club over the week-end. Horrie cleaned up the field in Saturday's StableFord and Norman partnered Fred Jenkins in a Four-ball win on Sunday…

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The Game of Bowls The Looker-on Sees Most Of The Game-Seek Advice

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 5

Last week I submitted the following questions to which, I now give the answers: (1) In the event of a bye in any title event, how many ends are you allowed to practise?…

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Cricket

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 1

The following players have been selected to play for Wellington 1st grade against Neurea next Sunday aA Neurea. A. Sheridan…

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Tennis Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 8

With conditions ideal for tennis, the Whites, on Monday night, won the final of the men's competition by…

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Pennant Bowls Wellington Defeated

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 1

The Pennant bowls match played at Gilgandra Bowling Green on Sunday afternoon between the local team and…

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Swimming Prodigy to Get His Chance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 1

A move is afoot to send the Australian, swimming champion, 16-year-old John Marshall, to compete in the American national swimming…

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CYCLING. Road Racing Resumed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

Owing to the deplorable condition of the cycle track at R[?]gate Park, Fast Sunday's afternoon meeting was…

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