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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

389 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 20

Tote at Parkes Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 2

The total amount invested on the tote at the Parkes Jockey Club races last week was £490 in nine events, or an average of £53/6/8 per race. Of this…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 September 1917 · page 2

Arrangements for the forthcoming boxing bouts during Show and Race week are progressing well under the management of Director Ted. Hnrst…

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Woodstock Races Postponed

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 September 1917 · page 2

A communication from Mr. P. J. Koarney, hon. sec., Woodstock J.C., informs us that his committee has decided to postpone the fixture set…

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Goolagong. Revival of Cricket

Forbes Times · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 4

According to the Canowindra "Star" of last week, some of the Eugowra cricket enthusiasts are desirous of reviving the national game of cricket in…

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Late Sporting. Nominations for Young Races on

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 2

Tote Hdcp—Magic Gun, Precision, Braklea, Jaswant, Lady Albyn, Lady Ganara, Ganda, Mullengeen, Trouen, Minneapolis, Drama Queen…

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Football. the Local Competition

Forbes Times · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 3

In the local football competition on Sunday last the the Forbes club achieved a victory over the Old Timers, and The Mugs scored a win over the Plate…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, September 11, 1917. Current Topics. a Coursing Match

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

At the week end a coursing match took place at Forbes between dogs belonging to T. Gale and J. Davis. The former's dog won easily…

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Old-time Racing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 7

The first races held in the Colonies took place at Parramatta on April 30, 1810, and the first race was between a horse called Parramatta…

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Forbes Races

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 10

Following are the results of Forbes Show races, held on Thursday and Friday last:- FIRST DAY…

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Randwick Races

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 33

Following are the results of the above races, on Saturday: Novice Handicap.— First Division: Good Day 1; Earlsan 2, Salvini 3…

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Bowls. Singles Handicap

Forbes Times · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 6

Following are results of games played on the local green in the above competition during the week:- WEDNESDAY SECTION…

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Goolagong Races

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 4

The spring meeting of the Goolagong Pony Racing Club attracted a very good attendance on Wednesday last, visitors being present from…

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Football. the Draw. September 16

Forbes Times · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 6

Ramblers v. Mugs. Old Timers v. Plate Layers. Forbes, a bye…

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GOOLAGONG. (From our Correspondent.) Cricket Club

Forbes Times · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 5
Also in Canowindra Star and Eugowra News

It was decided, at a largely attended meeting, held here on Saturday afternoon last to form a cricket club, and [?] [?]ve cricket in our midst. The…

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All Inventive Racing Stipe. This from the [?] "Argus":—

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Curley, the Central North Coast Racing Association's Stipendiary Steward, has invented a totalisator machine, which he says will…

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The Races

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 September 1917 · page 2

Given fine weather the success of the Show Races is assured. The entries for a country tryate are regarded as phenomenal. The conrse is in…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 1

An American exchange states that A1 Palzer, the, one time famous heavyweight has been killed by his father in Amerien. Palzer was prdtecting…

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Boxing Notes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 3

At the Sydney stadiam on Saturday night matches were provided by boxers who for weeks back have been appearing in tournaments. Them were 12…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 2

The first round of the local football competition was concluded on Sunday. The points held by the teams are as follows:—Forbes 8[?]…

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