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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Ladies' Column Ashion and Things Feminini (Copyright). a Tennis Dress

Forbes Times · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 2

The lover of outdoor pursuits is ap[?] to be more seriously interested just now in the informal side of the wardrobe that appeals to summer sports…

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Bowls. Opening for Coming Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1917 · page 2

The opening of the Forbes bowling green, for the coming season, will take place to-morrow afternoon, at 3 p.m. Members and their friends are…

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Moorefield Races

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1917 · page 26

The above races were held on Saturday in the presence of a fair attendance Results:- Flying Handicap.—Asia Minor (10…

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Bathurst Races. First Day

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1917 · page 26

The Bathurst Hospital meeting was Opened on Saturday in splendid weather. The attendance was large and the racing good. Results:—…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 4

Teams representing Forbes and Eugowra will meet on the cricket-field at Eugowra on Sunday next to try conclusions. The team selected…

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GOOLAGONG. (From our Corespondent.) CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 3

On Sunday last, the Eugowra crickcters journeyed here to play the local team. The day was all that could be desired for this outdoor recreation…

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Goolagong. (From our Correspondent.) CRICKET

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 4

On the 11th inst. the Engowra crickters journeyed to play the local team.The day was all that could be desired for this outdoor…

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Bowls

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 3
Also in The Forbes Advocate

The following is the list of matches arranged to be played by the Western District bowlers:- December 15.—Wellington v Forbes…

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Parkes Races. the Spring Meeting. First Day

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1917 · page 17

Yesterday the opening day of the spring meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club proved a perfect one for outdoor sport. There was an excellent…

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Swimming Made Easy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

In order to increase the effective area of a swimmer's hand, an inventor has provided a glove consisting of an elastic web formed with…

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Unregistered Racing. Country Meeting Regulation

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 6

The following supplementary regulation relative to unregistered country racing has been issued:- That no unregistered race meetings…

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Forbes J.C. Races. the Nominations

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 6

Following are the nominations for the events to be run at Forbes J.C. Summer meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday next:—…

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Parkes J. C. Races. Successful Meeting. (By our Representative)

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 6

On Wednesday last the Parkes J. C. opened their spring meeting in fine weather, the attendance being up to expectations. The racing was good,…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 2

The following rinks will represent Forbes Club against Wellington, in the Western District Bowling Association competition, to be played at…

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The Week's Amusements. Forbes Jockey Club's Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 2

The summer meeting of the Forbes Jockey Club is being opened to-day, and the weather is all that can be desired. The fall of about half an…

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Forbes Races

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1917 · page 22

The summer meeting of the Forbes Jockey Club was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. The attendance was good as well as the racing The first…

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Cricket EUGOWRA v. FORBES

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 1

The cricket season was advanced another stage at Eugowra on the 25th inst., when the local club, engaged a team from Forbes on the local wicket…

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GOOLAGONG (From Our Correspondent.) CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 6

On Sunday last, 2nd inst, the local team journeyed to Eugowra, in the hope of getting on equal terms with that team. Eugowra had previously…

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A Review of the Racing. First Day

Forbes Times · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 3

Of the eight horses nominated for the Opening Handicap only three faced the starter. This was no doubt due to the presence of Merv's Pride,…

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