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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Orange Races

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 13

The New Year meeting of the Orange Jockey Club was held on Tuesday and Wednesday with the following results:…

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Rondle Races. our Special Representative.)

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 19

[?] Trundle J.C. held their usual [?]as meeting on Saturday and [?]ery standpoint it was a Pro[?] success. The day was very…

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Orange Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 4

The Orange Jockey Club's New Year meeting was opened on Tuesday, when the attendance was large, and the racing good. Results:—…

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Trundle J. C. Races

Forbes Times · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 3

The Trundle Jockey Club's races held on Saturday last took place in fine and warm weather. A number of sports made the trip from Forbes and…

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Woodstock J.c. Races

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

The Woodstock J.C will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, 26th, when they will distribute £80 in prize money. The programme consists of…

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Boxing. Quinlan Defeats Malloy after Exciting Contest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 4

During his six years' residence in the town Jimmy Sharman has staged some 70 odd boxing entertainments, many of which have been…

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Bowls. Competition Match

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

The following will represent Forbes Bowling Club in the competition match against Dubbo, at Dubbo, on Wednesday, l6th January:—…

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Warwick Farm Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

The following are the results of the above races held on Saturday:—Maiden Handicap: Lord Marsh 1, [?]urham 2, [?]uepose 3. Winner 7 to…

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Exciting Cricket at Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

An interesting and exciting cricket match was played at Eugowra at the week end between teams representing South Forbes and Eugowra…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 2

On Friday night next, 11th inst., the Majestic Stadium will be the scene of several exciting bouts. The management of the Cowra Cadet…

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Woodstock Jockey Club Races

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 2

The Woodstock Jockey Club will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, 26th inst., when they will distribute £80 in prize money. The…

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Warwick Farm Races

Western Champion · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 27

Maiden Handicap.—Lord Marsh 1, Burnham 2, Ruepose 1. Winner 7 to 2. Won by a neck in 1.16. Welter Handicap.—Indian King 1,…

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Narromine New Year Races

Western Champion · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 27

Opening Handicap.—Lord Laurel 1, Lockform 2, Willmore 3. Time, 1.17. Betting: Evens Lockform, 5,to 1 Lord Laurel, 3 to 1 Willmore…

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Cricket. Forbes V. Parkes

Western Champion · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 25

A return match between teams representing Parkes and Forces was played at South Forbes on New Year's Day (says the "Advocate") and…

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Orange I.o.o.f. Races

Western Champion · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 27

Fine weather prevailed for the opening meeting of the I.O.F. Lodg[?] on Saturday. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6 fur.—Riches…

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EUGOWRA. (From our Corespondent.) CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 6

The most exciting [?] ever seen at Eugowra, or [?] venture to say ever seen at our surrounding towns in the history of cricket, was witnessed at…

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Cricket. a Great Match. Eugowra v. South Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 6

Cricket teams representative of Eugowra and South Forbes Clubs met on the local wicket on 6th inst., and contested a one innings match. It…

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History of Horse Racing. FROM 1840 TO 1860. with Incidental Notices of Their Sires & PROGENY. Written Specially for Forbes Times

Forbes Times · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 7

The English Derby of 1840 was snatched by an inferior horse, Little Wonder, debating Launcelot, who won the Leger in the autumn…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

On Friday evening there was a revival of the "noble art" in the Centennial Hall, under the anspices of the Cowra Sports Club, when…

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Swimming

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

During the past few weeks, the swimming hole at South Load suspesion bridge has been well patronised. In the Xmas holidays, a good…

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