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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1914

691 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 35

Cricket Match

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 19

The Parkes C.C. and Railway teams met on the Recreation Ground on Wednesday, when the townsmen were again victorious. Railway…

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Swimming. Members' 100 Yards Handicap

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

The members' 100 yards handicap of the Forbes Swimming and Life Saving Club, held at the suspension bridge on Wednesday afternoon, attracted…

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Local and General. 100 Yards Swimming Handicap

Forbes Times · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last, at the South Lead Suspension Bridge, the Forbes Swimming Club held a 100 yards handicap, which…

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The forbes Advocate, Friday, February 13, 1914. Swimming Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

The resolution of last Tuesday night's Council meeting, prohibiting bathing within the water supply area in the present low state of the river,…

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American Football, 14 Dead; 175 Injured

Forbes Times · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 7

The American football season, now closing, has been a record one so far as the casualty list is concerned. Thore is a total death toll of 14, while 175…

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American Football. 14 Dead; 175 Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

The American football season, now closing, has been a record one so far as the casualty list is concerned. There is a total death toll of 14, while 175…

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A Low River. Swimming in Water Supply. Forbes Council Objects

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 3

At the meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Alderman Sam drew attention to the practice indulged in…

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Cowra Pony Races. Summer Meeting. OFFICIALS

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 5

The above took place on Wednesday and wag fairly well attended. The management was, as usual, excellence, and the sport provided A.l…

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Forbes Swimming Club

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last the Forbes Swimming Club conducted a 25 yards school-boys' race, which was won by 15, Smith (1 sec,), R…

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Swimming. Schoolboys' 25 Yds Handicap

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

A 25 yards handicap for schoolboys was swum off at the suspension bridge on Saturday under the auspices of the swimming club. There were ten…

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Golf Practice. the Best Method

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 3

In a very sensible as well as entertaining article on this subject which he contributes to the Christmas number of the "Windsor Magazine" Mr. Edward Ray says:- "There is one phase of the game in which I am of…

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American Football. 14 Dead; 175 Injured

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 9

The American football season, now closing, has been a record one so far as the casualty list is concerned. There is a total death toll of 14, while 175…

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Cricket Match

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 18

A match was played on the Recreation Ground on Wednesday between Parkes and Beargamil, resulting in a win for the visitors. Both teams…

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Cricket. Annual Visit of [?]Ramway Team

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 2

This year the Sydney Tramway cricket team will put up at O'Brien's Royal Hotel, Woodstock, arrangements having been made by a strong local committee…

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Swimming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

Entries for the swimming club's 75 yards handicap, to be decided at the suspension bridge on Saturday next, close to-morrow (Wednesday) night,…

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Eugowra Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

Following are the entries for the Eugowra races to-morrow:—Opening Handicap.—Black Alick, Ivy Boy, Wilton Rose, Lord Daniels,…

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Orange Cup Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

In this issue appears an advertisement by the Orange Jockey Club, drawing attention to their important Cup meeting which will eventuate on…

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Sporting Mems. Orange Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 4

The W.D.R.A. held its sixth annual meeting at Orange racecourse on Friday and Saturday, when the different events on the programme resulted as…

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Cricket Tour Abandoned. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

The cricketing tour of America that was being organised by Mr. A. Diamond has been abandoned…

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Boxing Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 2

THERE was a fair attendance at the L.C.B. Picture Stadium on Friday night last to witness the novice boxing tournament…

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