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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

389 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 20

Warwick Farm Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 2

The following are the results of the above races on Saturday last:- Maiden Handicap, 1st division:- Goonhilly 1, Promised Land 2, Jacka…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 6

The cricket season opened most favorably here on Sunday last. A match was played between teams representing Eugowra and Goolagong…

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Orange Spring Races

Forbes Times · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 3

The opening meeting of the Orange Jockey Club's own racing season will take place on Friday and Saturday of next week, and the club officials look…

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GOOLAGONG. From our Correspondent. CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 3

The Goolagong Cricket Club opened its season on Sunday last by playing Eugowra on the local wicket. Eugowra's captain won the toss and…

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Goolagong. (From our Correspondent.) CRICKET

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 4

The Goolagoug Cricket Club opened the season on the 28th inst., by playing Eugowra on the local wicket. The game was interesting and exciting…

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Cricket. Club Formed at Forbes

Forbes Times · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 6

A well-attended meeting of enthusiasts was held at the local Literary institute on Wednesday evening for the purpose of forming a Cricket Club…

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Races to Come. PARKES J.C. Spring Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 3

The Parkes J.C. are out with their programme for the spring meeting, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 28th and 29th November. The club…

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Orange Spring Races

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 2

The Orange Jockey Club advertise the Spring meeting, which is to take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9th and 10th, in this issue. The…

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Boxing Australians Y.M.C.A. Stadium in France

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 4

Most sporting Australians will remember E. E. Booth, the fullback of the New Zealand Rugby team of 1905 (the famous All…

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Canterbury Park Races

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1917 · page 23

At the above races on Saturday showery conditions prevailed. Results:- Flying Handicap.—Parsing 1, Brolly…

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V.r.c. Races

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1917 · page 23

Following are the results of Saturday's racing:- Maiden Handicap.—Perform 1, Nazzaran 2, Orient 3. Winner 6 to 1…

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V.R.C. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 4

The V.R.C. races were continued yesterday in fine weather. Results:- NOVEMBER HURDLE RACE…

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Rosehill Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 November 1917 · page 4

Rosehill races on Saturday, resulted as under:- Hurdle Race: Tararu Jack 1, Stokham 2, Miss Bunty 3. 6 to 4 the…

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Rosehill Races

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1917 · page 10

At Rosehill on Saturday the weather was dull, but there was a fair attendance. Results:- Hurdle Race.—Tararu Jack 1,…

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V.r.c. Races

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1917 · page 10

The V.R.C. races were concluded on Saturday in fine weather. Following are the results:- Batman Stakes.—Pah King 1,…

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Orange Races. First Day

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1917 · page 10

Opening Handicap.—Chantry. 9.0, (O'Keefe), 1; Thistleseed, 8.10 (O'Connor), 2; Collect, 6.9, 3. Betting: 2 to 1 against the winner. Won by…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 6

A cricket match between teams styled as "Waratahs" and "Laurels," chosen from members of the local club, was played on Sunday last,…

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Local Cricket

Forbes Times · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 5

A practice test match was played on Sunday last, amongst the members, chiefly for the purpose of selecting the most suitable team to journey to…

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GOOLAGONG. (From our Correspondent.) CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 5

zTwo local teams "The Laurels'" under the captaincy of J. Stack, and the 'Waratahs" led by H. Stack, indulged in a most enjoyable game on…

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EUGOWRA. (From Our Own Correspondent). CRICKET

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 6

Not having any other engagement on Sunday last, the local Cricket Club indulged in a local "scratch" match; teams selected by Lance…

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