Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1923

750 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 38

Correspondence a Coursing Matter. to the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 3

Sir, Kindly allow me space to Contradict a statement made by Mr. W. Shirvington, who accused me…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Football Sunday's Games. Results at a Glance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 2

Eugowra beat Federals 8 to 5. Canowindra beat Calarie 20 to 5. Emeralds forfeited to Wirrinya. Bedgerabong forfeited to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Baths for Forbes in the Sweet Bye and Bye. Why Not In The Near Future?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 4

The present state of fulness of water in the lagoon moves us to remark upon the old, old question of Forbes: Why have we no swimming…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Three Peak Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 4

The aboy [?]uok place last Wednesday week and proved anything but successful. It rained in the morning and there was general doubt as to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sunday's Football Wyalong Defeated

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 4

It was arranged some weeks ago for a visit from the Wyalong Cup team, but owing to a challenge from Ardlethan, the representative players…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 13

Following is the result of the driving and approach and putting competitions held on Wednesday 25th and Saturday 28th July:—…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

School Football Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 13

In order to foster the game in the schools of the district the Parkes District Rugby League have donated a cup for inter-school competition…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Tennis Matches. the Mazoudier Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 6

In the Mazoudier Cup competition Gunningbland met Nelungaloo at "Cloverdale," and the Parkes Half-Holiday team went to Beargamil and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Tennis Matches. COUNTRY V. HALF-HOLIDAY

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 16

A return match, between the Country and Half-Holiday teams was played on the Half-Holiday courts on Woodward Park on the 25th ult. The…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 4

On Monday (the bank holiday) a team of 12 is coming over from Parkes to play the Forbes club. They arrive by the mail, and return by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Football Executive Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 7

The weekly meeting of the executive committee of the Forbes Rugby Football League was held on Tuesday evening last, Mr. J. Fell…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Football Matches for

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 4

The matches for Sunday next are as follow:-- Federals v. Emeralds, at Fortes. Goolagong v. Calarie, at Calarie…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wattamondara Whispers (By Our Representative). Sensational Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 3

It is well to collar, kick and run, In a fierce fought football match, Where to grasp his man in the fullback’s fun,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 3

At the Sydney stadium on Saturday night George Eagel (America), 10.3½ knocked out Danny Morgan (Wales), 9.12, in the seventh round…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Football

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 7
Also in The Forbes Advocate

Tully journeyed to Ungarie on July 21, and suffered defeat at the hands of the local lads, Tully being about six men short. They…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sporting Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 3

One or two "off" matches in the Weaver Cup competition, were to have been played locally on Sunday last, but Saturday's rain and snow…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Football Meeting of Protest Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the protest committee of the local Rugby Football League was held during the week, when several, matters which have been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bogan Gate Races Nominations for Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 2

The following are the nominations received for the Bogan Gate races on Thursday next.-- MAIDEN HANDICAP.--Sir Gold,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 11

Jimmy Shaman's many patrons of these parts will be pleased to learn that he has arrived in town and will provide fight followers with a fistic…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →