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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1947

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Trangie Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 4

Only two teams entered for the championship fours competition, and the winners of the game, which was played on Sunday afternoon, were…

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Dubbo Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 5

An American Doubles Tournament was conducted by the Dubbo Tennis Social Club on Sunday. Results:— WOMEN'S DOUBLES…

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Mumford Cup Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

The following players nave been selected to represent Dubbo Western Cricket Association against Narromine on the Oval on Sunday next. Play to…

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BOWLS Old Friends Farewelled, New Member Welcomed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon, President Clem Phillips, on behalf of fellow bowlers, made presentations to Alec Paton and Bill McComiskey, who are leaving the town. He wished them well in their new spheres and hoped they…

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Golf Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Mendooran Golf Associates was held on 25th February. There were a large attendance and Mrs…

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Tennis Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 5
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The annual meeting of the Ten nis Club was held on 2nd March There was a good attendance of fans…

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Easter Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 6

A team of grade and shield players will visit Dubbo at Easter. The N.S.W.C.A. will pay the expenses of eleven players and a manager, and the…

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Golf Club Elects Officers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 12

The election of officers of the Coonabarabran Golf Club which took place at the annual meeting on Thursday…

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Montefiores. Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 8

The tennis club held their first meeting for the year last Friday night and much business was transacted. The…

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Bowls Championships Draws For Singles and Pairs

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 8

The draws for the singles and pairs 31-up championships, to be conducted by the Coonabarabran Bowling Club…

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Football Club Adopts Insurance Scheme

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 11

Coonabarabran Football Club at its annual meeting on Sunday night adopted a scheme of insurance for…

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Diggers Races Dates Applied For

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

Everyone will remember the successful Diggers' Races Held at Gilgandra last year and many inquiries have…

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Night Tennis Town Team Defeats Country

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 15

A very enjoyable night's tennis was played on Ellis' courts last Tuesday, when a team from the country…

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Bowls J. Clare Wins Cock O’ the Walk

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 4

Jack Clare is strutting around since he became the proud possessor of the Coonabarabran Club’s little…

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Night Tennis Considered By Dubbo Town Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

If plans for the introduction of night tennis now being considered by Dubbo Tennis Club reach maturity, two courts will, in the near future, be equipped for use. Many enthusiasts engaged all day in business and other pursuits, have no opportunities…

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Coon’s New Golf Course 100 Trees Planted

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 12

Reporting to the annual meeting of the Coonabarabran Golf Club on Thursday night last, the president (Mr. C. E…

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Wongarbon Tennis Meeting Four New Courts to Be Erected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 14

On Sunday night last a well-attended meeting was held at Mr. E. Armstrong's club rooms, and the local tennis club was…

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Tennis Club Discuss Plans for New Courts Further Donations Received

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

At a meeting of the Coonabarabran Tennis Club on Friday night the works committee reported that the shire engineer, Mr. J. G. Cliff, had submitted plans for the proposed eight courts on the area of land across the Castlereagh River and…

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Bradman Will Not Retire From Big Cricket SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

Don Bradman has decided not to retire from first class cricket. He will be available for matches against the Indians next season. Most cricket enthusiasts, and even some friends of Bradman's expected he would announce his retirement from…

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