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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Boxing. Artie Maher Still Unbeaten

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

On Saturday night last, in the Oddfellows' Hall, one of the best boxing contests—if not the best—took place, when Artie Maher, of Grenfell (undefeated),…

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Moorefield Races

Forbes Times · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

The Moorefield races on Saturday last resulted:- Flying Handicap 6furs.—Gigandra 1, Wild West 2, Noogilla 3; 5…

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Cowra Racing Calendar

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

Wednesday, Feb. 19th—Cowra Pony Club Meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 26th—Koorawatha J.C. Meeting…

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Sporting. W.d.r.a. Races

Forbes Times · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

Notwithstanding that slight rain interfered with the first day's racing of the W.D.R.A. annual meeting at Bathurst on Saturday last,…

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Cricket. the Shackel Cup. Taken by Goolagong. A Close Matoh

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

On Saturday last a team of Goolagong cricketers visited Cowra with the object of taking the Shackel Cup, and in that laudable ambition they…

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Boxing Contest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

JIM Logan, of Sydney, and "Snowy" Hill of Temora, have been matched to fight a 20-round contest at Rudduck's Hall on…

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SPORTING. The Turf. Koorawatha Races

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

The following are the handicaps allotted for the two principal events to be decided at Koorawatha on Wednesday next:—…

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Cowra Pony Races. Second Meeting. Another Great Success. Officials. JUDGE

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

The second meeting took place on Wednesday last, and was a great success, upwards of 1000 people putting in an appearance. The weather was…

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BOXING. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

Audouy, the French boxer, defeated MacGuire at Melbourne last night in the thirteenth round…

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Ancient Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 6

It is natural to compare the respective glories of cricket and football. On the score of antiquity, at anyrate, football wins an easy victory. Though definite…

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A Cricket Story

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 6

C. B. Fry tells a good story of the Hon. F. S. Jackson. While serving with his regiment in the Boer war, "F. S." was going his usual round of the sentries one…

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Forbes J.c. Autumn Races. a £205 Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Jockey Club was held at the Albion Hotel on Friday night last, there being present Messrs W. C…

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Boxing Contest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

THE contest between Jim Logan and "Snowy" Hill takes place in Rudduck's Hall on Thursday night next. It should certainly prove…

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Boxing London

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

Mat. Wells defeated Hugh Mehegan for the lightweight championship, on points. The contest lasted 20 rounds…

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Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

A team from Broula met the Railways On the 15th inst., when the latter were the victors. All competition matches have been…

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Cricket Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

A match was played at Wyalong on Saturday last between the Half Holiday and Wyalong teams. The Half Holiday batted first…

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Local and General. Forbes Pony Racing Club

Forbes Times · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

The following officials have been appointed in connection with the recently formed Forbes Pony Racing Club:—Judge, E. Taylor;…

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Candwindra Pony Races. Record Nominations Special Train to run at 11.30, not 12.30 as Advertised

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

The nominations received by the Canowindra Pony Club must be exceedingly gratifying to Mr. Secretary Ern. E. Murray and the management…

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District Cricket Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 19

A meeting or delegates was held at Q'Shanassy's Hotel on the 19th instant, the Clubs represented being Parkes, Beargamil, Cadets, and Bartley's…

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Swimming Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

A MEETING of the committee in connection with the Swimming Carnival to be held on Saturday 8th March, took place at the Globe…

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