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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1916

322 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 17

Condobolin Races

Western Champion · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 30

The autumn meeting of the Condobolin Jockey Club was held on Wednesday and Thursday last on the Condobolin racecourse. Good…

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Trundle Races

Western Champion · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 15

A successful day's racing was held at Trundle on Monday last. There was a good attendance, and fair racing, though no very close finishes were…

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Forbes Golf Club. Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of Forbes Golf Club was held last night at the Hotel Australia. There was a fair attendance…

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Racing

Forbes Times · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment,…

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Boxing Notes. (Special to the Paper)

Forbes Times · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 3

The meeting between Fritz Holland and Tommy Uren at the (Sydney stadium on Saturday night was a fast match from start to finish. The decision over…

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Forbes Golf Club. Annual Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of the Forbes Golf Club was held last night at Flannery's hotel, there being a goodly attendance…

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Grenfell Golf Club Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The above was held in Mr. Crommelin's office on Monday night last. Present : Messrs. P. Croummelin (chair), L. Twigg, H. C. Maddrell, O. H…

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Racing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 3

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment,…

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Parkes Golf Club. Captain's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 13

At the recent annual meeting of the above Club the following report was presented by the Captain, Mr, E. A. Lane:—…

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Boxing

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 6

On Saturday night last the American boxer Harry Stone (who was in Australia three years ago and defeated most of our light men, but went…

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Racing at Randwick. Doncaster and Cup. Rank outsiders win big races. (Special for "The Forbes Advocate")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 7

Beautiful weather favored the A.J.C. meeting at Randwick on Doncaster and Cup Day. The attendance was very large, and ladies on…

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A.j.c. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

The A.J.C. races were commenced at Bandwick on Saturday last with the following results:- First Hurdle Race: The Spire 1,…

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Cowra J.c. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

The first day's racing of the Cowra Jockey Club on Monday resulted as under:- Belubula Handicap: Far West 1,…

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Bowls. Forbes Platers at Dubbo Carnival. an Enjoyable Trip

Forbes Times · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 4

The Forbes team of bowlers who visited Dubbo for the Easter Carnival had an enjoyable time, although they did not meet with much success. The…

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Amateur Athletic Club. Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5
Also in Forbes Times

The annual meeting of members of Forbes Athletic Club was held at Flannery's Hotel on Thursday evening last, Mr Smith occupying the…

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Athletic

Forbes Times · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

The Forbes Amateur Athletic Club will hold its opening races of the season next Wednesday afternoon, when 880 and 100 yards handicaps will be…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 2

The long looked forward to contest between Ted Thomas and Joe Kane took place at the Centennial Hall on Easter Monday night. Long before…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 3

Charlie Burns and Llew Edwards, of Canada, and England respectively, met at the Sydney stadium on Saturday night. The story of what…

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