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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1912

566 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 29

District Football Competition

Western Champion · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 17

Nominations for the District Football Competition under the auspices of the Pa rices R.F.U. have been received from Condobolin, Trundle,…

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Forbes Pic[?] Races Princess Wins a Double

Western Champion · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 22

The annual re-union of the Forbes District Picnic Race Club was held at the Wandary station private course on Thursday. There was a good…

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An Athletic Baboon. Defies Recapture

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 5

On board the Comrie Castle, of the Union-Castle Line, which arrived at Plymouth on 7th May from South Africa, is a large collection of wild animals…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

A meeting for the purpose of forming a " Federal" second grade team was held at Mrs. Herrick's refreshment rooms on Thursday night, Mr. Allan…

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Forbes Golf Club

Forbes Times · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

A stroke competition with sealed handicaps amongst members of the above club was played during the month of April for a trophy presented by Mr. J.J. Flannery,…

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Cricket. Dead Heat for Sydney Premiership

Forbes Times · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 8

On Saturday, in the 12 th and last round, Redfern (16 points at end of 11th round) declared closed with their first day's 3 for 137 against…

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Cricket Club Euchre Party and Dance

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

This eventuated on Wednesday evening and was very well attended, and most enjoyable, thanks to the efforts put forth by the energetic hon. sees. (Messrs. Madigan…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

Now that the winter has commenced we expect to hear of the above making its way into the arena as of yore at an early date. Wonder who's…

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Golf

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held recently, Mr. F. J. L. Dunlop presiding. The following were elected office-bearers for the…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Gowra Tennis Club took place on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance…

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Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

From an exchange we glean that Mr. Giovanelli, well known locally, has been wielding the willow well at Grafton, scoring 52 in a match…

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Football Chatter

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

A MEETING of the Association Football Club was called for Saturday night, but lapsed for the want of a quorum…

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Sporting. Football

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

The following description of Rugby as it was at one time played should prove intaresting:—The combatants having come together, a crye is made,…

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International Cricket. London

Forbes Times · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 3

The Australian cricketers commenced their match against Nottingham yesterday. Kelleway, Emery, Smith, and…

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Football Matches

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 17

The Irish Lads defeated the Pirates in a match 011 the Recreation Ground on Wednesday, by 8 to nil. Morgan and Krause were responsible for tries,…

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Cricket Trophies

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 18

A meeting for the presentation of the trophies in connection with the last cricket season was called for Friday evening last, but lapsed for lack…

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Football Anecdotes. Why He Knew

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 3

Binks: What makes you so certain the other team are going to win, old man? Jinks: I ough to know! I'm the referee!…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

Following team representing the "Federal" B's will journey to Woodstock on the 12th instant to meet the boys of that village:—Fullback, J. Hope; three…

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Sydney Football

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 8

The Australian game has two rounds behind it. On the first clay Paddington, with the ex-South Melbournite, W. Strang, still…

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Wellington Picnic Races

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

The following are the results of the Wellington Picnic Races held on Thursday:—Maiden Plate, Keen Blade 1, Spades 2, Brymedura 3;…

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