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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1902

272 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Amateur Athletic Club

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

ON Wednesday night last, a largely attended meeting, was held at Wheeler's Hotel, Wyalong, for the purpose of electing officers for the…

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Cricket Notes

The Canowindra Star · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 2

I notice there was no repart of the Nyrang Creek v. Canowindra cricket match in your last issue, so I will start my contribution to your columns by…

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Parkes Annual Races

Western Champion · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 10

"Nothing succeeds like success." This adage may be truthfully applied to the Parkes Jockey Club, for it has succeeded owing to a long line of…

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Coradgery Cricket Club

Western Champion · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 10

A correspondent writes:—A well attended meeting of the Coradgery Cricket Club was held at Mr T Farnsworth's Hotel on Saturday. The…

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Forbes Races. (By Wire)

Western Champion · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 10

Following are the nominations for the principal events in connection with the above meeting, to be held on 9th and 10th April:—…

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Foresters' Sports, and Cricket Match

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

We direct attention to the first-class bill of fare provided for the recreation of the public on the Grenfell Show Ground, on Easter Monday. The Foresters have put forth an excellent…

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Cricket Match. Forbes v. PARKES

Forbes Times · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 5

ON Saturday last [?] played a return match at Parkes, defeating the opposing team by 32 runs on the first innings after a well contested game. Forbes won the toes and decided to [?] at a…

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Football

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

In this issue a meeting of persons Jesirous of forming a football club in Canowindra is called to take place at Mrs. Dennis' Hotel at 8 p.m. on…

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Cricket

Western Champion · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 10

The Farkes juniors cricket club played the Forbes juniors on Easter Monday on the local ground, beating the visitors by 49 runs. Parkes boys…

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Obituary. Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Mrs. John Bryden, which sad event took place at 2 o'clock on Monday morning from heart failure. The deceased The annual general meeting of the Condobolin Tennis Club was held at Stewart's hotel on Tuesday evening. Present-- Messrs G. C. Driffield (chair), Parker, Cox,…

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Cowra Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

The races at Cowra on Monday terminated successfully. Following are the results :-- Opening Handicap-- Paroo 1; Gipsy Girl 2: Truth 3…

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Cricket Match

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

A cricket match has been arranged to take place at Belmore between a team of townsmen and a team of miners. Lunch is to be provided on the ground, play to…

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Parkes J. C. Annual Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 2

The Parkes annual races which eventuated last (Easter) Monday and Tuesday were well conducted, and the club have a good band of committeemen, together with an…

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CRICKET. Federals v. Bogan Gate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 3

ON Sunday the Federal team left Condobolin in lovely weather to try conclusions with the local boys at the Gate on Easter Monday. The whole team were at their…

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Original Correspondence. [While our columns are freely open to correspondents, it must be distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed, nor do we necessarily agree with them. Ed C.] Coradgery Cricket Club. (To the Editor of the "Champion.)

Western Champion · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 7

Sir,—In replying to Mr Farnsworth's letter, I wish to state the hallucination is on his part. He tried all manner of means to force the cricketers to play…

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Parkes Annual Races. Another Success. Officials: Patron—Mr H V Foy. President—Mr S E Close. Vice Presidents—Messrs a S Balcombe and J G Lackey. Committer-Messrs E Meares, W Nash, H Gordon, J G Lackey, Dr Johnson, H B Pulver, a E Mcintosh, G W Seaborn, D Toohey, W a Lowing, C E Job, P C Weston, E Davies, a W Hutton, S L West and W Todd. Stewards —Messrs J L Whitmill, W E Tom and H a Croft. Treasurer, C E Job. Starter—P C Weston. Judge—W, Nash. Clerk of the Scales—E J Armstrong. Timekeeper — J. G. Lackey. Handicapper—A W Sutton. Secretary—J G Weston

Western Champion · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 15

The Annual Races of the Parkes: Jockey Olub eventuated on Monday and Tuesday last, and passed off most successfully. After the timely rainfall…

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Cricket GRENFELL v FORBES

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

On Easter Sunday tho Forbes cricketers arrived in Grenfell, having come over to piny a return match with Clio local team the following day. The last match between Grenfell and Forbes…

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Foresters' Sports, and Cricket Match

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

THE members of Court Welbeck celebrated its anniversary by sports on the Grenfell Show Grand,' and had a splendid day for the outing. The late rainfall having made everyone outside…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 3

Albury R.C.—April 16 and 17. Wagga R.C.—April 23 and 24. Burrangong T.C.—April 29 and 30. Junee R.C.—April 30 and May 1…

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Football

Western Champion · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Federal Football Club was held at Suffren's Commercial Hotel on Wednesday night, Mr W Lowing was voted to the chair,…

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