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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Parkes J. C. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 5

The first day's racing of the Parkes J.C. was held on Wednesday last with the following results:- Opening Handicap: May Drama 8.6,…

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Forbes Pony Racing and Trotting Club

Forbes Times · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 2

Eleven members of the committee of the above club put in appearance at a committee meeting held at Flannery's Hotel Australia on Tuesday afternoon…

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Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held at the School of Arts on Thursday night last. Present: Messrs D. Herborn (vice-president,…

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Bowls. the Easter Carnival. Result of the Drawing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

The Forbes Bowling Club's initial carnival will take place during Easter, and a busy time is expected on the local green on Good Friday, Saturday…

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Forbes Golf Club. Annual Meeting of Members

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

The annual general meeting of members of the above Club was held at the Literary Institute on Thursday evening last. Present: Messrs. D. Herborn…

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Tullamore Races

Western Champion · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 18

There was a fair gathering at the above races on Saturday, which were held in fine weather. Following are the results:…

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Forbes Races

Western Champion · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 18

The Forbes races were held on Tuesday and Wednesday Following are the results:- FIRST DAY…

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Forbes Jockey Club the Autumn Races

Forbes Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

Officials: Patron, Mr. C. S. Mcphillamy; President, Mr. W. C. Brooke; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. A. J. Reymand and G.Laidlaw; Hon. Treas…

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TRUNDLE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Tullamore Races

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 6

The Tullumore Jockey Club held their annual race meeting on Friday last, and judging by the very big attendance the Club should show a…

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Racing Fixtures. Western District Racing Association

Forbes Times · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 1

The following are the dutes allotted for the forthcoming racing season:- APRIL. Saturday 14.—Spring Flat R.C…

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Boxing Notes Future Battles

Forbes Times · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 1

Mr. R. L. Baker is arranging for a very interesting contest to take place in Melbourne on Saturday, April 14th. The Mexican, Benny Palmer, will be…

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Sporting. Barellan Picnic Races

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 5

Barellan Picnic Racing Club held a successful meeting on Monday last. Results as follows:— Nurses' handicap, six furlongs,…

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Randwick Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the final day of the autumn caraival on Saturday. Results were as follows: Rouse Handicap: Thana 1, Taquisara…

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Bulla Greek. TENNIS

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 4

A TEAM of players representing the "Ranch" Tennis Club, journeyed to Monteagle to Play that blub the return match; it was very formidable…

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Randwick Races

Western Champion · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 18

There was a large attendance at the final day of the autumn carnival at Randwick. Results were as follows:…

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Bowls. Manly Team at Forbes

Forbes Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

The Manly team of bowlers which is touring the West arrived in Forbes yesterday morning by train, and in the afternoon commenced a series of…

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Boxing Notes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

In one of the most scientific contests fought at the Sydney stadium for some time, Jack Jannese, of Victoria lost the title of bantam champion of…

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Bowls. the Manly Team's Visit

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

Play in the bowls matches between the Forbes and Manly Clubs was brought to a conclusion on the local green on Friday afternoon last, and…

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World of Sport. Orange Show Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

The above races were held on Saturday last with the following results.- Patriotic Handicap, 6 furlongs: Royal…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 6

The tennis season has begun, and already good form is being displayed by the majority of the players. There doesn't seem to be any prospects of…

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