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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1899

191 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 10

Football Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 8

A general meeting of members of the football club was held in Stewart's Condobolin hotel on the evening of the 13th instant, when a good company put in an appearance,…

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Football Flashes

Western Champion · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 11

A meeting of the Waratah Football Club was held at McDonald's Hotel on Wednesday evening last. There was a large attendance of members and…

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Racing. London

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 2

The City and Suburban Handicap was won by Newharen, with Survivor and Tom Cringle next…

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Half-holiday Cricket

Western Champion · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 9

On Wednesday afternoon a very enjoyable game of cricket was played on the Recreation Reserve, under the auspices of the Half-holiday…

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Grenfell Races

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Grenfell Race Club took place on Wednesday. Fine weather prevailed. The attendance was only moderate. The entries as a whole were…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 2

WHAT was probably the last important match of the season was played on Saturday last on Boronis Park between the married and single men of each Club. The…

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The Game of Cricket

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 2

THE death of the veteran cricketer "NRD" GREGORY marks an epoch in the history of Australian cricket, and the general regret which is expressed…

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Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 April 1899 · page 9

The following handicaps have been declared for local tennis tournaments for two trophies--ladies (one guinea, presented by Dr. Bracewell) and gentlemen's, (prize,…

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Football Flashes

Western Champion · Friday 28 April 1899 · page 10

The football season was practically opened in, Parkes, on Wednesday, when a match was played between the Federals and Waratahs. After an…

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The Father of Australian Cricket

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 2

The death of Mr. “Ned” Gregory removes from the ranks of Australian retired cricketers their most brilliant member. To properly estimate his…

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Tennis Tournament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 8

The following matches in the first round in the, tennis tournament now proceeding have been played Ladies--Mrs. Brown beat Mrs. Kendall 6-0, 6-1 ; Miss I…

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Football Match

Western Champion · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 11

On Wednesday afternoon another match was played between the local Waratahs and Federals, in the People's Park. The game was fast and…

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Queen’s Birthday Races

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 4

A meeting was held at Gould’s Hotel on Friday night, 28th April, for the purpose of organising races at Cowra for the 24th May, Mr. [?] presented, It was duty resolved…

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Cricket Match. Half-holiday Association V. Mounted Rifles

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last a cricket, match took place on the local grounds between teams representing the Half-Holiday Association and the local half-company of Mounted Rifles. As the latter…

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Coursing Items

Western Champion · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 15

A number of local dogs are being got ready for future events elsewhere. Bladon's Australian greyhound Tarana's Pride was sold in England for 35…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 6

A team representing the Condobolin C. C. journeyed to the nine mile creek on Saturday, and there tried conclusions with the West Milby willow wielders. A very friend…

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The F. J.c. Races

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 5

THE following letter has been handed to us for publication by Mr. N. A. Read, secretary of the [?] Jockey Club, and we have very much [?] giving further ventilation to the subject:…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 9

The thanks of local footballers are due to Mr. Graf for coming forward with a handsome trophy, valued at £2 2s, for competition between the Condobolin and Bobadah…

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Tennis Tournament

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 7

During the week a tournament of 50 up (mixed doubles handicap) was played off in connection with the Parkes Tennis Club. The results of…

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Football Flashes

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 7

The following team, representing the Waratahs, has been selected to do battle against Condobolin footballers: —Lowing (full-back); Mackey,…

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