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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1918

610 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 31

Around the District. GOOLAGONG. From our Correspondent. CRICKET

Forbes Times · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

On the 14th instant a team of cricketers set out from Bumbaldry [?] an endeavour to wrest the Lewis Cup from the local team. However,…

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Racing Fixtures W.D.R. ASSOCIATION

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 1

Owing to the Royal Sydney Show having extended its dates for this year the dates allotted to race clubs in the West for show meetings have…

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Cowra Athletic Club Social

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly social was held in the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday evening last, and was attended by about 40 couples. A most enjoyable…

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Bathurst Races

Western Champion · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 13

The Show meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club was held on Saturday and Monday in fine weather. The following are the results:—…

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Warwick Farm Races

Western Champion · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 24

The following are the results of the Warwick Farm Races held on Saturday:- Hurdle Race.—Soldiers' Point 1,…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

Forbes is due to visit Bathurst on May 8. The secretary, Mr Frank Kevin, will be glad to receive the names if those willing to make the…

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Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 6

The Trundle Jockey Club will hold their annual meeting on May 25th. £45 in prize money, for six events, should be an attraction for some…

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Pony Racing and Trotting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

Mr Allan Morgan has received a letter form Mr Pigott, M.H.R., repeating an interview with Senator Pearce, who said that if country…

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Pony Racing in the Country

Forbes Times · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

The following is a copy of a letter received by Mr. Allan Morgan, secretary of the Forbes Pony Racing and Trol[?]ing Club, from Mr. H. R…

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Racing Fixtures W.D.R. ASSOCIATION

Forbes Times · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 1

Owing to the Royal Sydney Show having extended its dates for this year the dales allotted to race clubsin the West for show meetings have…

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After the Races. a Man Shot. Accused Committed for Trial

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 2

At the Cowra police court On Wed nesday before Mr. Fincham P.M., Edward Bromley (a bookmaker's clerk) appeared on a charge of maliciously…

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"Look Out, Here's a John!" the Aftermath of Cowra Races. Police Case F[?]

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 1

At the Cowra Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Fin[?] P.M., Louis Alexander, licensce of the Imperial Hotel was charged with…

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Racing Fixtures, W.D.R. ASSOCIATION

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 1

Owing to the Royal Sydney Show having extended its dates for this year the dates allotted to race clubs in the West for show meetings have…

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Orange Races

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 25

The weather was wintry for the Orange Jockey Club's races in aid of the local hospital on Saturday but the attendance was very good. Results:—…

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Canterbury Races

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 25

The above races were run on Saturday. Results:- Hurdle Race.—Taraku Jack 1, Dick Wedgewood 2, Pierrepont 3. Five to…

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Football. Rugby Union Formed

Forbes Times · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4

A meeting of football enthusiasts for the purpose of forming a Rugby Union locally was held at Mrs. Hay's rooms, Lachlan-street, on…

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Current Topics. Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4

The following players are available to represent Forbes at Bath urst on Wednesday nert:—Baldock, Brownhill, Bates, Flannery,…

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Science Notes & News. a Boxing Improvement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 7

A new innovation in the boxing world is being much discussed. It consists of a new type of boxing glove, which is pneumatic instead…

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Pony Racing in the Country

Forbes Times · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4
Also in Canowindra Star and Eugowra News

The following is a copy of a further letter received by Mr. Allan Morgan, secretary of the Forbes P. R. and T. Club, on the above…

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