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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1948

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Bourke Football Club Annual General Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 6

The annual general meeting of members and enthusiasts was held at the Oxford Hotel oh February 23rd, when there…

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Local and General Fords Bridge Races

The Western Herald · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 4

Owing to fain the Fords Bridge races have been postponed till Saturday, 20th March. Nominations for all events will close on Saturday…

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R.s.l. Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1948 · page 1

Arrangements have been completed for the return match between Orange and Dubbo Diggers to take place on Sunday, March 21, on No. 3. wicket…

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Rugby Union

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 8

Since the announcement in Thursday's issue concerning the second general meeting of the Wellington…

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Narromine Football Coach Appointed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Narromine football club it was decided to appoint as coach Mr. Bert Drew, of Huristone Park…

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Dubbo Tennis Club's Successful Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

That tennis is maintaining its high place in the sporting activities of the town was evidenced by the report on last year's activities submitted at the annual meeting of the Dubbo Tennis Club held in the Roxy Lounge last night…

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Loyal Members Honored By Dubbo Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

Honorary life membership was conferred on four members of the Dubbo Tennis Club at the annual meeting last night. They were the president, Mr. A. Fitzgerald, and three ladies who had given wonderful service to the Club…

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Official Opening of Paramount Tennis Club by Ald. E. Tink

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

A bright afternoon greeted players and visitors for the opening of the Paramount Tennis Club last Saturday afternoon. The…

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Mungery Picnic Races Next Month Grassfeds Go To Paddocks This Week

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

The [?] one of the most popular sporting events is the week of New South Wales, will be held this year on [?] M. [?] will be [?] for [?] and two for president. [?] will all be [?]…

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Swimming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

On Tuesday night last the final senior and junior club championships were contested at the Wellington…

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Dubbo Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

Twenty-two men and fourteen women took part in the men's and women's doubles tournament at the Town Courts on Sunday. The winners…

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Football Team Manager

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 7

Members of the Coonabara-brant Football Club at a meeting held last Friday appointed Mr. L. Malouf as manager of…

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Football Team Manager

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 5

Members of the Coonabara-branFootball Club at a meet-ing held last Friday appointed Mr. L.Malouf as manager of…

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Neurea Tennis Club Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

On Sunday last a meeting of the Tennis Club was held in the local hall. As there was not a very large…

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Tennis Notes "Penpushers" Defeat "Counterjumpers."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 6

In a very good match at the local courts on Monday night last, the "Penpushers" defeated the…

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Baradine Cricket Club Points Score

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 14

Below is given the points table for all competition games up to and Including 7th March. (Point, scorers of over 25 only have been…

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Greyhound Racing Bookmaker—official Controversy Delays Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 3

A controversy over the fixing of fielding fees delayed the first event of the Dubbo Diggers' Coursing programme by fifteen minutes last night. The first race commenced at 8.30 instead of 8.15 as scheduled…

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CRICKET First Semi-final Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

The first semi-final in the Bruderlin Shield competition will be played at Rygate Park next Sunday, between R.S.L.,…

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Youth Gives Way o Age in Tennis Challenge

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 11

A unique tennis challenge was issued last week when a team of tennis players over 30 years of age challenged a team…

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Parkes Teams Will Open Football Season I Wellington Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

THE first inter-town match for the season will be played at Wellington Show and Sports Ground next Sunday, when Parkes Rugby Football League will play Wellington. The match will be the first real try-out for the Wellington players, and should give some indication of the potential strength of the local team and…

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