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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1915

420 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 21

Bowls. Unofficial Opening of the Green

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

When a pavilion is built it is intended to have an official opening of the new Forbes bowling green, but meantime, as the green was quite…

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Forbes Autumn Races. Entries for Chief Events

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

The following entries have been received for the chief events of the Forbes J.C. races, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week,…

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Boxing Notes. a Win for Belgium

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday night last, Henri Demlin, (the Belgian champion) beat Frank Loughrey (America) on points…

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Boxing Contest

Western Champion · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 18

A boxing contest between Phipps (Trundle) and A. Wilson (Parkes) took place in West's Hall on Wednesday night, but Wilson was…

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Cricket Matches

Western Champion · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 18

Some interesting matches will be played on the local Recreation Ground during the Easter, holidays. In addition, to meeting a Parkes eleven, the…

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Novel Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 3

Ireland, as we all know, is a, great horse-breeding country, and everyone there takes a great interest in "The Sport of Kings." Nowhere is…

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Mogong Tennis Club

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

A social and dance in aid of the Mogong tennis club will be held in the Nyrang Creek hall on Wednesday next. The arrangements are…

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Boxing Tournament. Local Champion's Poor Showing

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 12

There was a large crowd in Fogarty's Hall on Monday night to witness the opening of the boxing tournament, which is being run by Mr Les…

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Cricket Match at Cowra

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

The following players will represent Canowindra against Cowra in a match to be played on the latter's ground on the 29th inst:—J and C…

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Local and General Hospital Pony Races

Forbes Times · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

The Forbes Hospital Pony Club's races take place on Thursday next, April 1st, following the two days' races of the Jockey Club. The…

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Boxing Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

The 9st 61bs. boxing tournament commenced in the L.C.B. Hall on Thursday night last. There was a good attendance, and all enjoyed…

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Pony Races Abandoned

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The autumn, meeting of the Forbes Hospital Pony Club, set down for Thursday of this week, has been abandoned. Yesterday it…

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Cricket or War?

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

While Europe is torn with war, Australia discusses sch[?]nes for brightening cricket! The best thing (says an exchange) to do is to send…

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Golf. Annual Meeting Forbes G.c

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Forbes Golf Club held at Flannery's Hotel last night, there were present Messrs F. Kevin, retiring president,…

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No Pony Races. Meeting Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

There will be no race meeting of the Forbes Hospital Pony Club on Thursday next. Owing to the small number of entries received, the…

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Forbes J.O. Races Postponed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The rain which fell this morning has been responsible for a short postponement of the Forbes Jockey Club's autumn races, which were…

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Races Abandoned

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Wyalong District Jockey Club was held on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by the…

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Boxing Notes. Lloyd Outpoints Coffey

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 2

Albert Lloyd (Australia), defeated Walter Co Say (America), on points in 20 rounds at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night last…

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Forbes Races

Western Champion · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 21

The Forbes races, postponed from Tuesday on account of the rain, opened yesterday. Following are the first day's results:—…

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Forbes Golf Club Annual Meeting

Forbes Times · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Forbes Golf Club, held on Monday night last at Flannery's Australia Hotel, there was a fair attendance…

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