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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1916

322 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 17

Cowra Races

Forbes Times · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 5

The Cowra races commenced yesterday with the following results:- Flying Handicap: Davey Buchanan 1, Thistlebrook 2, Minneapolis 3…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

A match is to the played on Saturday, September 30th, between representative Forbes and Orange teams, on the town courts. The…

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Canowindra Races

Forbes Times · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

The following are the results of the Canowindra show races held yesterday:- Opening Handicap: Veronite 7.9, 1;…

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Boxing Notes. (From our special Correspondent)

Forbes Times · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 1

Last Saturday night's chief event was a fast and furious affair while it lasted. There was a lot of really good boxing in the contest, and some very…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

Les O 'Donnell was knocked out in the 10th round by Tom McMahon at the Sydney stadiun on Saturday, night. Matti[?] were even till about the middle…

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Hawkesbury Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

The above races were held on Saturday with the following results:- Rowley Mil[?]: Sydian 1, Bombita 2, La Balfour 3. Winner 3 to 1. Won by…

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Patriotic! Tennis Match

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

On Saturday next the Orange tennis players will visit Forbes and will play a match on the town courts, play commencing at 10.45 a.m. The Forbes Club…

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Canowindra Races. Second Day

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

The second day's racing of the Canowindra Show races took place on Friday last and resulted as under:- Calare Handicap: Collect 1, Admiral…

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Patriotic Tennis Match. Forbes v. ORANGE. Saturday, September 30

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Forbes:— Men's Team.—Anderson, Coram, Walker, Parker…

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Hawkesbury Races

Western Champion · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 5

The above races were held on Saturday in fine weather, in the presence of a good attendance. Results:- Rowley Mile.—Sydian 1, Bombita 2,…

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Patriotic Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

The committee of the Forbes Tennis Club, are looking forward to a good, attendance on Saturday next when the patriotic match, in aid of…

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The Pony Races

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 6

The attendance at the pony races on Saturday last proved that the "little uns" still retain their popularity in this district. The racing was…

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Boxing Notes. (From our Special Sydney Representative)

Forbes Times · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 6

Saturday night's contest was not the uninteresting affair that some people would have one believe. Both men were in good condition, and put up a…

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The Show Races. First Day

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 6

As has been the custom for some years past, the Jockey Club's spring meeting followed immediately after the show on Thursday and Friday of…

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Boxing Notes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 2

At the Sydney stadium on Saturday night, Les Darey knocked out George Chip in the 9th round, after a hard and exciting contest. Darcy never…

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Sydney Races

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

Many country folk made their way to Sydney for the two principal Spring events of the year, but in a number of instances they were…

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Racing Events

Western Champion · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 19

Donkey Race.—In this event B. McMurray's horse ran last securing the prize of 10s. The first horse to finish was Mr J. Townsend's, which…

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Boxing Notes. [?] Our Special Representative)

Forbes Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 1

[?]t Saturday night's match between [?]ny [?]ren and Harry Stone was a [?] and [?]urious one from start to [?]h. Cren went out looking for a…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 1

Dave Smith outpointed Joe Chip at the sydney stadium on Saturday night, after a splendid contest, in the presence of a fair house. The contest started…

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Caulfield Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 1

Iolo Welter Torbane 1, Linass 2, Vibratory 3. Debutant stakes: Remmon 1, Franzac 2, Thrice 3…

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