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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1923

750 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 38

Tennis. CANOWINDRA v. COWRA

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 1

The match between the above teams resulted in a win for Cowra by one set, although Canowindra had a lead of two in the games…

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Football Meeting of League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 3

A meeting of the executive of the Lachlan Rugby Football League wife, held at the Wattle Tea Rooms on Tuesday night last, Mr. Tuohey…

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Bowls Visit of City Team. Local Players Successful

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 5

The 17 members of the N.S.W. Bowling Association who, under the guidance of Mr. J. Wall, president, are making a tour of Western centres,…

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W.W. & District Tennis Association Open Tournament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 11

A tournament open to all players will be played on the Shire Courts (Recreation Ground) West Wyalong, on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th…

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Without Jockeys "Wireless" Horse Races France to Experiment

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 11

(London.—An early trial will be made, of a "jockeyless horse race' says the Paris correspondent of the "Weekly Dispatch."…

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Correspondence a Football Matter. To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 4

Sir, Re some remarks appearing in your issue of the 15th instant in a letter signed by "Erstwhile Supporter":…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 1

The fight between Tommy Uren and Jack Johnson, a clover Newcastle boy, had a sensational ending at the Sydney stadium on Saturday night…

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Rugby Union

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 5

After a most exciting match, the Sydney and New Zealand Universities game ended in a draw, each side scoring 11 points…

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Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 1

The bogey handicap set down for decision locally on Saturday brought out a splendid entrance. The play on the whole was good, and some…

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Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of lady members of the Forbes Golf Club held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Meillon,…

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Sporting Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 1

The city team of bowlers who were at Forbes last week proved too strong for Grenfell, which centre was beaten by 125 to 108…

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Current Topics. Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 2

A test match between Purkes and Forbes will be played on the Forbes green on Wednesday afternoon. Parkes will bring over the three rinks…

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Boxing Uren. v. JOHNSTON

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 5

Heavy punching characterised the meeting of these men at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday last In the 18th round, Uren delivered…

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The Latest Sporting Rugby League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 5

After being seven points in arrears at half-time, North Sydney, defeated Balmain on Saturday by 17 points to 12 The heady…

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Football the Hovers v. MILDIL

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 3

The outstanding feature of the match between the Rovers and Mildil in the first game of the local competition on Sunday last…

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Football Visit of Orange Old Boys. Match for Sunday Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 4

A special meeting of the executive of the Lachlan Rugby League was held at the Secretary's office on Friday evening last to consider a…

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Condobolin Picnic Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 4

"The best ever seen in Condobolin" seemed to be the common remark on Wednesday evening after the conclusion of the above races. The club…

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Condobolin J.C. Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 5

Following the Picnic Club's this was also a very successful meeting. It must be many years since so many horses (48) were nominated, but…

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Bowls

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 15

Yesterday afternoon three rinks of bowlers from, Parkes visited Forbes for a friendly match. Our sister town met them with strong teams and after…

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Parkes District Tennis Association

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 15

A meeting of the above Association has been called for Saturday, the 26th inst., at the Royal Hotel at 3.30 a,m., when it is hoped a successful meeting…

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