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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Orange I.o.g.f. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 3

The following weights have been allotted for the I.O.O.F. raccs on Saturday:- OPENING HANDICAP.—Sweet…

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Sporting Notes. Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

The seoond division of the Cowra Caaet Spoita Club Boxing Tourney was fought off on Monday last and proved very interesting to all patrons…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium on SSaturday night Jimmy Hill (9.8) easily defeated Matty Smith (9.7½) in twenty rounds, after a poor contest. It wan fought…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

In connection with the pairs competition (night play) now being played off on the local green, the semi-finals resulted as follow:—…

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Bowls Handicap

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

An increasing amount of interest has been shown in the affairs or the Forbes Bowling Club since the President (Mr. A. J. Baldock) very kindly donated a…

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Rosehill Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

Following are the results of the above races held on Saturday:- Hurdles.—Fitzmack 1, Old Mungindi 22, Yellowboe 3. Winner 5 to 4…

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Drowned in Swimming Baths. Two Married Women

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

Two married women, Edith Myers and lveline Ellis, sisters, were found drowned in the Fairy Dells swimming bath at the rear of a big boarding…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

Owing to the storm which passed over the town on Wednesday afternoon, it was found impossible to play the final of the competition set…

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Ladies Swimming Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 6

Some of the local young ladies having formed a swimming club, they will now make use of the fresh water stream running through the…

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Pony Racing and Trotting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of Forbes Pony Racing and Trotting Club on Wednesday night, it was decided to hold a race meeting on…

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Boxing Notes. (Special to the "Times.")

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

Jimmy Hill again scored a success [?] the Sydney stadium on Saturday [?]. This time he contested with [?] Smith from the C.S.A. Just as…

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Boxing Notes

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

On Monday night next a special night of boxing will be given. Jack Pearson meets Billy Miller in a 10 round contest for £5. "Bandy"…

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Boxing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

Referce Arthur Scott declared Fritz Holland th winner over Tommy Uren, after twenty rounds in Sydney last night. The general opinion is that…

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Bowls Tournament

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 2

A very interesting set-to in the final of the pairs handicap (night play) took place on the local bowling green on Friday evening last, when Whitfield and…

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Randwick Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

The A.J.C. meeting commenced at Randwick on Saturday with the following results:- Trial Handicap: Sutin Bird 1,…

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W.d.r.a. Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

The W.D.R.A. races at Orange on Fridya and Saturday last resulted:- FIRST DAY. Bolinger Handicap, 6…

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Forbes H.a.c.b Society Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Forbes H.A.C.[?]. Society, held last night, it was decided to hold the aanual race meeting as usual. As the Orange Society will be…

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Orange Races

Western Champion · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 6

The results of the W.D.R.A. races at Orange, on Friday and Saturday, were as follows:- Bollinger Handicap.—Caxtonia 1,…

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Boxing Notes. (Special to the "Times.")

Forbes Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 1

The stadium management is making every effort to advance eminent local talent, and as a result have made fixtures far ahead for lads from the…

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Boxing Notes

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 2

The "special night" arranged by the Cadet Sports Club on Monday passed off very successfully, despite the unfavorable weather…

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