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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1924

1,080 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 54

Rugby Football League A

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 20

At the adjourned annual meeting of the Parkes Rugby Football League at Tattersall's Hotel on Friday evening President Spicer had a large attendance…

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Golf

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 12

The local links are now in tip-top condition and members are practicing assiduously. An 18-hole handicap stroke competition, has been arranged…

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Bowls. PARKES V. FORBES

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 10

The above teams met in the B grade competition in connection; with the Lindeman Cup, on the local green on Friday last, the visitors winning…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 6

Forbes bowlers proceeded to Parkes on Friday to play a match in the Lindemann Cup competition. The scorers were: Plunkett, Edwards,…

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Football

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 1

The committee of the West Wyalong Rugby League football Club met at the Metropolitan Hotel on Tuesday night last. The chair was…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 6
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The Secretary of the West Wyalong Association has received a letter from the Wagga Cricket Association definitely promising to bring two…

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Tennis Social

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

The above, held last week, was very successful, and was one of the most enjoyable functions held this season The organising work was in the hands…

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Watta Mondara Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 2

The local footballers journeyed to Billlmari on Sunday last and tried conclusions with the “knights of the Jersey” there, emerging victorious by…

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Football No Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 8

Owing to insufficient nominations being received by the Forbes Rugby League there will be no competition here this year…

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Golf the Peapes Trophy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 6

The following is the draw for the bogey handicap to be decided this week- end for a trophy donated by Messrs. Peapes', Ltd., Sydney:-- J…

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GOLF Local' Lad Beats Bogey

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 1

Playing in the 18-holes stroke competition on Wednesday afternoon Master Jim Lambourn returned the splendi[?]card of 71 gross, which with…

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Sporting Notes (By "Sporter") FOOTBALL

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 6

Referring to West Walong's success during last season the Sydney "Referee" has the following to say to. R. Vest, who is again coaching…

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Australian Rules Football Northern Riverina Association (By Rover.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 14

A delegate meeting will be held at Tullibigeal on Wednesday, 7th May, at 3 p.m. sharp. The following clubs are earnestly requested to sand…

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Koorawatha Big Football. Cowra’s Pride, the Pioneer’s 1st., Downed by the Koora. All Blacks by 16 Points to 6

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 2

When Cowra kicked off on Sunday last at Koorawatha they did so with the kick of confidence, the confidence of victory. Yes, the defeat of…

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Golf

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 1

The following is the draw for men's foursome—18 holes stroke play—for Mr. W. J. Macdonald's trophy—7th to 11th May:…

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Sporting Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 3

At the Sydney stadium a thrilling contest took place Saturday night, and one of the best seen there for a long time. It, however, had a…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 3

A team from Parkes, comprising six ladies and six men, will play a match against the Forbes Club on the town courts on Saturday next…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

The Federals journeyed to Canowindra last Sunday in a vain endeavour to bring back the 11st. 2lb. Cup from that centre. They were…

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Forbes Picnic Races F.p.r.c. Cup Won Second Day's Results

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

The second day's meeting of the Forbes Picnic Race Club on Friday afternoon was a fitting close to the very enjoyable first day. The…

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