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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1909

129 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 7

Cricket

Western Champion · Friday 19 November 1909 · page 16

The first match of the season for the Condobolin Cup was played on the Trundle ground on Monday, 15th inst, in the presence of a number of…

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Boxing N[?]tes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 5

We have received from Mr Hugh D. Mcinto[?]h, the world-renowned sports promoter, his weekly Australian boxing letter (written by R. M. Stephens). The…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 4

Syd. Welson is undoubtedly a great [?]equi[?]on to the Miners [?]am. His showing on Weenesday gave promise of some large scores in the near future…

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Old-time Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1909 · page 4

As Mr. George Hays shows in "Cassell's Magazine" for October, - bowls is a very old English game. It was in vogue in the time of Edward I.. and very popular…

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Orange Races

Western Champion · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 13

Orange Jockey Club New Year meeting on 31 December and 1st January. £325 prize money. Nominations for principal events close…

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A Racing Case. "Weel Done, Hutton."

Western Champion · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 5

In its issue of December 1st the Sydney ' Sportsman' writes as folows:—It is evident that the shandy gaff…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 December 1909 · page 2

The last innings in the cricket match —Miners and Mallee came off on Saturday last, and resulted in a draw, both teams scoring 189,…

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Creat Athletic Feats

Western Champion · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 21

Crowded with stories of the magnificent feats achieved by their heroes. But The myths of teh early ages are when closely examined and stripped of…

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A Nice Point for the Cricket Umpire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 December 1909 · page 4

One of our readers sends us a good cricket story. He writes : We are twins, my brother and I, and we are so much alike that even our intimate…

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Fifield Races

Western Champion · Friday 31 December 1909 · page 13

The Fifield races on Monday proved very successful, to the accompaniment of fine weather and a good attendance. Following are the results of the various…

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