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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1912

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International Cricket. London

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

The team playing for Northamptonshire against Australia in the second match of the tour, which commenced on Thursday, is as…

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CRICKET. Sydney Premiership sure for 'Varsity

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 8

On the first day of the play-off by University and Redfern, the latter collapsed for 77 before the Bosies of W. J. Stack, who played for…

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Hospital Benefit Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

THE above races were held on Saturday, and although there was a fair attendance, it was not up to expectations The fields also were small, but the…

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Tennis

Forbes Times · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 4

The following are the entries for the ladies' doubles and gentleman's doubles handicaps to commence on the local courts on Monday next:—…

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Football Chatter

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

THE match on the 12th instant, only drew a moderate attendance, no doubt the continued dry weather being the cause of the falling off of…

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Football. Cowra and District Football Association

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held at Mr. O'Brien's Royal Hotel, Woodstook, on the 12th inst., Mr. J. O Brien occupying the chair,…

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Grenfell Hospital Races

Forbes Times · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 4

The Grenfell Gymkhana held a day's racing on Saturday in aid of the Grenfell hospital. The attendance was small, but the racing generally was good. Horses…

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City Tattersall's Races

Forbes Times · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 4

Tattersall's Club held their winter meeting at Randwick on Saturday, in perfect weather. There were about 18,000 people present. Results:—…

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International Cricket. London

Forbes Times · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

The weather for the match Essex v. Australia is fine and the wicket is good Essex, 1st innings—Faire, c Carkeek, b Macartney I; Perrin, c Kelleway, b…

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Football. Delegates' Meeting

Western Champion · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 18

A meeting of delegates from the various clubs forming the local Rugby Football Union, was held at Free bairn's hotel on Saturday evening last,…

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International Cricket. AUSTRALIA V. NORTHAMPTON

Western Champion · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 20

Two days were sufficient for the Australians' match against Northamptonshire, the county team being defeated by an innings and 64 runs. The…

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Tennis

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 2

A match of much note was played off on the Commercial Club's court on the afternoon of the 12th inst., between the Mallee Club (local…

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Football

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 8

In Sydney matches under Australian rules, Paddington, led by Bill Strang in the absence of Watts, beat North Shore by 8—7 to 5—4…

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Cricket

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 4

The Australians defeated Essex by an innings and 132 runs. Essex made 192 in their first effort, Emery being responsible for five…

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Football Chatter

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 2

The following letter has been received by Mr E. T. Hawksley, Secretary, Goldfields Rugby Football League, from the Premier, Mr…

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Cricket. University Win Sydney Premiership

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 8

In the play-off for the First Grade premiership, 'Varsity on May 4 had replied to Redfern's 77 with four for 144, an easy 2-point win…

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The Cricket Tour. Some Special Notes

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 8

The Australians had one week's practice after landing. Wickets were then hard and fast. At that week-end, the team, ten of which 15…

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Cricket Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the representatives of the different clubs in the district was held at the Criterion Hotel on Saturday evening last, Mr. J. Howey presiding…

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Sporting. Football

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1912 · page 3

A team representing YVoodstook played a return match against the Federal 2nds on the local Rec. on the 19th inst., when their attempt to turn the…

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Football Chatter

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1912 · page 2

The match between the Kangaroos and Waratahs was witnessed by a fair number of spectators who were treated to some good football…

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