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 36 of 38

Bowls To-morrow's Big Opening Ceremony

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 3

To morrow afternoon will see the official opening for the season of the local bowling green, and we have the word of Mr. Arthur Nelson, this…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

As Good As English Barnett Glass Tennis Balls. Adopted by N.S.W. ASSN

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 3

The New South Wales Law[?] Tennis Association at its last meeting, decided that the ball made by Barnett Glass Ltd.,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Wyalong Advocate Tuesday, November 20, 1923 Country Cricket Week Opened in Sydney (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

The Country Cricket Week opend on Sydney Cricket Ground this morning, with Western versus Southern teams…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bowls

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 15

A party of Parkes bowlers motored to Dubbo yesterday, and had a very enjoyable match, with representatives of the Dubbo B.C., none the less…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Curra Picnic Races. Highly Successful Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 11

Officials.—President, Mr. H. E. Arthur; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. S. M. Williamson and D. M'Culloch: Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. T. Marx;…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 6

A very interesting match is set down for decision next Sunday when teams representing the Wednesday and Saturday Half Holiday will meet…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Rugby Car Demonstrator Arrives

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 14

Mr. H. G. Edwards, the district agent has just landed a Rugby oar which he will be pleased to demonstrate to intending…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Morongla Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

Morongla cricketers, as reported in last issue, suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Greenethorpe at the latter place on Sunday last; the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Golf at the Gully

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 9

Gunss gully, oktober 15. dere frend you will be verry mutch upset…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Bowls Opening of the Season. Highly Successful Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

Wednesday afternoon last was bowlers' day in Forbes. The ancient game was given an official kick-off for the season under the very best…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing Championships Carpsntier and Siki Disqualified Weight of Gloves

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 6

Paris.—A congress of the International Boxing Union, at which Belgium, Holland, France, Italy, the United States and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 3
Also in Cowra Free Press

Seven rounds of severe slugging in the Rushcutter's Bay stadium on Saturday night ended in Louis Plees, 9.10[?], defeating Eddie Butcher, 1lb…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

The following players are requested to practise for the pennant game against Grenfell on Wednesday, 5th December: -- Allen, Delohery,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Brilliant Bowls Battle Proficient "Pint-pots" Pain. Fully Punish Puritanical "Pussyfooters." Sorrowful Sarsaparilla Soakers Suffer Severe Stoushing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 3

A novel and interesting bowls match was played on the local green at last week-end. There are so many bowlers amongst the star boarders…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

ACQUATIC & Athletic Carnival At Lake Carglligo

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 7

The Lake Cargelligo Progress Association is out again with an attractive programme for a carnival on New Years' Day. £75…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Acquatic and Athletic Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 10

The Lake Cargelligo Progress Association is out again, with an attractive programme for a carnival on New Year's Day. £75 prize money…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 6
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

Trundle has the hardihood to come along and engage our f[?]annelled valiants on the local wicket next Sunday, in the attempt to take home the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 6

Trundle cricketers are very hopeful of meeting with success in their match against Forbes on Sunday for the Grinsted Cup. Their side is now…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →