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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Swimming Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

The level of the river is lower than has been the case for many months past, but so far the condition of the water is good. With a continuance…

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Amateur Boxing Tournament

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 6

Les. Logue, the well-known boxer, announces that he is running an amateur boxing tournament in Fogarty's Hall,…

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Cricket

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 6

The following players will represent Canowindra in their match against Cowra for the O'Brien Cup on the 14th inst:—J. Crowe, L…

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Cricket

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 7

The Woodstock cricket team paid Canowindra another visit on the 7th inst. in quest of the O'Brien Cup, but again found the loca1 team too…

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Swimming Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 1

It is nice to think that our recent visitor, K. Provan, was well satisfied with his treatment during his stay here. In a letter to the writer he…

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Picnic Races Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Forbes Picnic Race Club was held at the Vandenberg Hotel on Saturday afternoon, to decide if the annual race…

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Forbes Picnic Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the members of the Forbes District Picnic Race Club held att[?] Vandenberg Hotel on Saturday last it…

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Cricket. Bedgerabong v. South Wandary

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 3

Bedgerabong and South Wandary teams tried conclusions last Saturday on the Forbes ground, when Bedgerabong won after an exciting finish by…

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Cricket Chatter Wandary v. BEDGERABONG

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 4

Those who wended their way to the local recreation reserve on Saturdny last vrere treated to a rather interesting game of cricket…

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Boxing Notes. Dave Smith Defeats Ben Doyle. (By Wire.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Dave Smith defeated Ben Doyle on points at the end of 20 rounds…

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Swimming Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 6

The river is still falling, and if it gets much shallower at the pool, "duck" dives will have to be used to avoid striking bottom. This does not…

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Orange Cup Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

The Orange Jockey Club have an advertisement in this issue, drawing attention to their approaching annual race meeting, which takes place on…

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Boxing. the Local Tournament. Robinson Lightweight Champion

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 5

The much talked of boxing tournament, promoted by Mr. Les. Logue, was run off in Fogarty's Hall on Tuesday evening last, and all things considered, was very…

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Forbes Races to Be Held

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

In a couple of the Bathurst and Orange newspapers this week, a report is printed, which is likely to cause confusion. One paper says…

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Cricket. Co Wra V. CANOWINDRA

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 10

The Cowra C. C. paid Canowindra another visit on the 14th inst and played the local team their third match this season for the O'Brien…

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Forbes Jockey Club. the Autumn Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Jockey Club was held at the Albion Hotel on Tuesday morning. In attendance were Messrs W. C. Brooke…

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CRICKET. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

The Victorian cricketers defeated South Australia by ten wickets…

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BOXING. Jimmy Coffey Defeats Frank Jones. Monday, 10.20 a.m

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 3

After a dull and uninteresting contest at the Sydney Stadium last Saturday night, Jimmy Coffey got a verdict on points over Frankie…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Argument Wednesday, Feb, 24th, 1915 Local and General Orange Cup Races

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Attention is drawn in this issue to the Orange Jockey Club's Annual Race Meeting. The nominations for the Town Plate (£70) and the Orange Cup (£100) close…

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Pony Races

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 22

The Canowindra Pony Races on Wednesday resulted:— Trial Stakes, 4 fur.—Leverette, 9.10 (Dougherty), 1; Gwello, 8.13…

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