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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Rosehill Races

Western Champion · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 24

Following are the results of the above races on Saturday:- Hurdle Race.—Fitzmack 1, St. Medoc 2, Hollis 3. Won by…

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Molong Races. Molong J.c. Races. First Day

Western Champion · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 15

There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Molong Jockey Club, the first day of which took place on Tuesday. The racing was…

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Bowls. the Triangular Competition

Forbes Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The triangular competition at the Forbes Bowling Club'a green way fu[?] thier advanced on Wednesday last, when the town team defeated Camp…

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Molong Races

Forbes Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

Molong J.C. races were held on Tunsday and Wednesday last with the following results: Opening Handicap: Mybank 70.2 1;…

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Amateur Athletic Club

Forbes Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The Forbes Amateur Athletie Club opened its season last night, when two pedestrian events and a bicycle race took place. Claude Higgins succeeded…

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Bowls

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

In the triangulur competition on the local bowling green on Saturday last; North Hill (Gaymard, Nelson, Robinson and Muller) easily defeated the…

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Racing Fixtures. Western District Racing Association

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 1

The following are the dates allotted for the forthcoming racing season:—Tuesday 27.—Narremine M.U.I.O.O.F. Wednesday 28.—Narromine M.U.I…

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Caulfield Races

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 15

Following aye the results of Caulfield races held 011 Monday:- Trial Stakes.—Damudor 1, Ottawa 2, Short Paio 3. Winner 5 to 1. Won…

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Moorefield Races

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 15

The postponed Moorefield races was held on Monday. Results:- Maiden Handicap.—Capania 1, The White Waif 2, Maid of Ayr 3. Won…

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Bowls. the Easter Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A general meeting of members of the Forbes Bowling Club was held at the Literary Institute on Wednesday evening last for the purpose of furthering…

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Bowls. Preparing for Easter Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

A general meeting of the members of the Forbes Bowling Club was held on Wednesday night. Those present were Mr A. J. Baldock (In…

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Pony and Trotting Races

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

The combined pony ami trotting meeting was hold on the local course on Wednesday afternoon last under good weather conditions. There was…

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Canowindra Pony and Trotting Races

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

The Canowindra Pony and Trotting Club races were held on Wednesday best and resulted as under:- Opening Handicap 4 furlongs:—…

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Boxing Notes. Special to the "Times." Sydney Stadium Fixtuhes

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 1

Saturday, March ord.—Colin Bell (Sydney) V. Jam Trecey (S.A.)—neavyweight eliminating contest, 20 rounds. Monday, March 9th—Geo, O'Malley…

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World of Sport. Races to Come

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

March. 20.—Forbes H.A.C.B. Society's races. March 21.—Forbes Pony Racing and Trotting Club meeting…

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Boxing Notes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 1

Llew Edwards, the English lightweight, knocked, out Herb McCoy, in 20 seconds before the end of the 20th round at the Sydney stadium on…

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V.a.t.c. Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 1

The Victorian Racing Club's Autumn meeting was held on Saturday and resulted as under:- Elms Handicap: King's Bounty 1,…

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Boxing Notes

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The Cowra Cadet Sports Club held their final boxing night on Monday, 5th. inst., which as usual, proved a huge success. The bouts were not…

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Cadets' Athletic Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The Cadets Athletic Club opened at the Drill Hall on Monday night, when 12 members were present. A course of physical drill and…

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Athletic Club's Races

Forbes Times · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The Forbes Amateur Athletic Club's races last night resulted as unter:—220 yards handicap.—C. Tozer, 9yds, 1; G. Coles, Syds, 2; J. Birnie, 15yds, 3. One…

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