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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

389 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 20

Racing Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 2

A serious accident occurred during the race for the Maiden Stakes at Canterbury Park on Saturday, when nine horses fell There, were 25…

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Canterbury Park Races

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1917 · page 20

The Canterbury Park races on Saturday afternoon were well attended. Following are the results:- Hurdles—Singular 1, Rushcutter 2,…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 6

The Derawong Football Club visited here on Saturday last, and played our local club, the latter team winning by 11 points to 3…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 3

An interesting football match took place at Halpin's Flat on Sunday morning between Forbes and "The Mugs."…

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Condobolin Races. Second Day

Forbes Times · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

Following are the results of the second day's racing, at Condobelin:- Flying Handicap: Last Trumpet 1, Tomanbil 2, Miss Dowry 3, Winner…

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The Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 7

Condobolin Jockey Club's Show Races were the most successful seen here for many years. There were 41 horses entered for the various events,…

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Condobolin Races

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 27

Following are the results of the Condobolin races, held on Thursday and Friday last:- Opening Handicap.—Miss Dowry,…

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The Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 17

Horseowners and others are reminded that entries for all events at the approaching show meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club close on Friday, 17th…

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Trundle Show Races Yesterday's Results

Forbes Times · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

The Show race meeting of the Trundle Jockey Club was held yesterday in splendid weather, there being a fair attendance. Mr. Jack Medlyn…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 2

A match between Forbes and "The Mugs" was played on Sunday, when Forbes won by six points to nil. For the winners, R. M'Kay and R…

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Football Competition

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 2

A meeting of delegates in connection with the proposed football competition locally was held at Mazaraki's refreshment rooms last night, representatives…

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Moorefield Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 3

Winners at Moorefield on Saturday last were as follow:- Hurdle Race: Dellie 1, Inverara 2, Shalma 3. Winner 12 to 1. Time, 3.59…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

To-day (Wednesday) at 11 o'clock the Canowindra Convent school lads will meet the local Convent representatives in a friendly game…

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Trundle Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 7

There was a fair attendance at the Trundle Show races last Thursday, and though the skiting fields were generally small, on the…

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Moorefield Races

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 34

The following are the results of the Moorefield races, which were held on Saturday:- Hurdle Race.—Dellie 1, Inverara 2,…

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Trundle Races

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 5

The following are the results of the Trundle Show races:- Belgian Handicap.—Last Trumpet 8.10 (Pratt) 1, Tomanbil, 7.5 (Murphy)…

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Pony Racing & T.c

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 19

The following nominations have been received for the Show meeting of the Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club, to be held on Wednesday…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 5

On Sunday last a team of footballers journeyed by car to Bogan Gate, to contest a team there. Play commenced at 2.30 p.m., Jack Eckerley…

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Sunday Football

Forbes Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

The playing of football on Sundays at Murrumburrah has culminated in a protest being sent to the Chief Secretary by a majority of the local…

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Local and General. Bowls

Forbes Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

In the singles tournament, now being played at Forbes bowling green, the following games have been played since our last issue:—Weaver…

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