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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 6

On 13th inst., the local second grade team visited Goolagong, and engaged the second grade team of that town's club in a match…

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Bowls. a Trip to Dubbo

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 5

When we got back from Dubbo yesterday morning a local youth, interested in the ancient game of bowls, asked me, "Who won?" "We lose,"…

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Bowls. the Western Competition, Forbes Visits Dubbo

Forbes Times · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

The Forbes bowlers had a very enjoyable trip this week, which they visited Dubbo and played their second match in the Western District…

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Rushed the Gate. Getting to the Races. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

An instance of racecourse ruffianism was witnessed at the Richmond Pony Club's meeting on Wednesday, when an organised gang rushed the…

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Bowls. Forbes v. ORANGE

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

Competition matches will be played at Forbes next Saturday, between teams representing Forbes and Orange. The local players are picked…

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Randwick Racing

Western Champion · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 32

There was a large attendance at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, and the races were held in fine weather. Following are the results…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

The visiting team of bowlegs from Orange will reach here by mail train on Saturday morning, and play will commence as soon thereafter as…

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Swimming Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

The damage to the Forbes Swimming Club's fixtures at the suspension bridge, caused by the floods, has been repaired during the week. The…

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Cricket

Forbes Times · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

An inter-district cricket match will be played at Eugowra on the 27th instant, commencing at 10 a.m between the combined forces of…

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Inter-district Cricket Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

An inter-district cricket match will be played at Eugowra on 27th inst., starting at 10 a.m., between teams representing Eugowra and…

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Cricket Match. West Wyalone v. Temora

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 5

Thus the Temora "Idedendent" —"On Saturday next, Anniversary Day, a team of Wyalong cricketers will visit Temora— an eleven from…

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History of Horse Racing. FROM 1840 TO 1860. with Incidental Notices of Their Sires & PROGENY By "Old Timer.") Written Specially for Forbes Times. No. II

Forbes Times · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 6

In 1846, Van Tromp, then two years old, won the Mersey Stakes at Liverpool beating Wanoto and eight others. At Goodwood he won the…

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Cowra Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 5

Cowra Sports Club versus Holmwood— So the local paper said— On 13th day of January, I think that's how it read…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2
Also in Forbes Times

A match between elevens picked from Eugowra and Goolagong and Forbes and South Forbes Club, played at Eugowra, resulted in a win for…

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Bowls. Forbes v. ORANGE

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 3

Orange Bowling Club sent a team to Forbes on Saturday last, Anniversary Day, in connection with the western competition matches. After…

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Forbes Swimming Club. Meeting of Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Amateur Swimming Club was held last night, those present being the President, Dr. Broadbent, in the…

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Bathurst Races. First Day

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

The Anniversary meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club was commenced on Saturday under most favourable conditions. Results:—…

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A.j.c. Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

The above races were concluded at Randwick on Saturday with the following results:—Hurdel Race: Basil K [?], Jack Rice…

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Bowls. Forbes v. Orange. Local Teams Scores a Win

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

The Orange bowlers visited Forbes on Saturday last and played their matches against the local club in connection with the Western District…

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