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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1949

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Bowls Trangie Again Defeated in Return Pennant Match

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1949 · page 2

The "B" Grade Pennant team which a fortnight ago, journeyed to Trangie and had a rather easy victory—met Trangie in the return match on Dubbo green on Sunday afternoon and…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 3

R.S.L. team to play Coboco on No. 3 wicket on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.: J. Strahorn, M. Hull. K. Large. C. Polain, M…

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Tennis Country Week Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

In Country Week matches 2nd round, played on Tuesday, Paramount (B Division) 8-48 defeated Coffs Harbour 0-11;…

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Cricket Third S.A. Test Ends in Draw Cape Town, Thursday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

The Third Test between England and South Africa ended in a draw yesterday after England declared in the second innings0…

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Trangie Women's Bowls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 7

There was a very good roll up for play for the trophy presented by Mrs. Ferrari on Wednesday evening. Five-end games were played and of…

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Swimming Notes (By "Natator")

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 1

On Sunday night the p[?]ont [?] was again contested. The first beat of the [?] metres handicap was won by J. Williamson…

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Cricket Haley Cup Rules

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 1

As there have been many enquiries concerning this cup, which was presented to the Backwater Cricket Club by Mr. Haley, the rules…

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Cricket Mudgee Defeats Peak Hill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 3

A Mudgee District Association XI proved far too good for the Peak Hill Association XI on Monday when the visitors were victorious by 275…

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Narromine Cricket Notes NARROMINE v. BLAYNEY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 1

A Blayney team visited Narromine last weekend for two one-day matches. On Saturday Narromine batted and…

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Tennis Dubbo Selected for 1949 Titles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 4

Dubbo Tennis Association's record over the past 27 years conduct of the N.S.W. Hard-courts Championships was…

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R.s.l. Cricket Club Farewells Tom Fitzgerald

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 3

Last night the R.S.L. Cricket Club sprang a pleasant surprise on a popular member. Tom Fitzgerald who has been…

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Night Tennis

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

Ow[?]ag to the holiday season some of the teams are having difficulty in finding substitutes. The committee has decided to…

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Peak Hill Cricket Competition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 3

The competition is at a very interesting stage; with only two matches remaining to be played to complete the rounds Trewilga and Wests…

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Cricket Notes Town v. BACKWATER

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

In their match against Backwater on Saturday, Town scored freely and totalled 215 runs. W. Viles was 53 not out, C. Quail scored 31 and…

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Motor Cycle Races at Mt. Panorama

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

According to a decision given by Mr. K. M. Dash S.M. at Bathurst Court yesterday, motor cycle races will be held at Mt…

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Bowls Narromine Defeated at Dubbo First Round of Mixed Pairs Tonight

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

On Sunday last Narromine "A" grade Pennant teams were defeated at Dubbo by 105 points to 87. The first round of the mixed pairs…

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Football Kangaroos in Record Win Against France Marseilles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

The Kangaroos won their third successive match yesterday when they easily defeated the French Rugby League team at Cannes, 60/7. They scored in the first four…

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Western District R.S.L. Conference To Be Held at Narromine Diggers' Races Again This Year

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

The Narromine sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided at the [?]ting last night to again held a Diggers' Race Meeting this year. Among the correspondence was a…

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Swimming Club

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 3

A public address system is being installed at the local baths., The weekly point score competition events provided very…

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Cricket

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

The following teams win represent St. Lawrence Cricket Club Sunday next: 1sts. to play purlewaugh, at…

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