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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1924

1,080 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 54

Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 1

The collectors--Messrs A. Gunn, B. Bear and J. Fell--empowered to make a canvass of the town for new members and donations to the Forbes…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 1

At the Sydney stadium last Saturday night, Louis Plees (Belgium); outpointed Alt Simmons, (England) afer 20 rounds…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Bowling Club was held last night, when three new members were elected.--Messrs. E. Sullivan, S…

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Sporting Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 1

Playing at Dubbo on Saturday last in the, Gartrell Shield competition. Orange defeated that centre by 102 to 52…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 4
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A team from Budidgower will play an Associatiaon team on the local oval on Saturday afternoon next, play to commence at 2 p.m…

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SWIMMING. Charlton Beats Borg

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 1

"Boy" Charlton won the 440 yards swimming championship of N.S.W. on Saturday, from the Swedish champion, Arne Borg, with Moss Christie…

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Country Tennis Week. West Wyalong v. YASS

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 4

Misses Boyd and Sharnian (W. W.) v. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Robertson (Y.), 6-2, 6-5. Misses Boyd and Sharman (W…

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Cricket Forbes Has a Bad Day. Three Defeat

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

Forbes cricketers had a bad day on Sunday last. The Association members divided their forces and sent one team to Monwonga, while…

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Big Cricket Kippax's Fine Performance (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 4

The Sheffield Shield cricket match was resumed in fine hot weather, with a good wicket. Hendry batted for 70 minutes…

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Bogan Gate Cricket Match

Western Champion · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 11

The match between Yarrabandai and Began Gate took place on the recreation grounds on Sunday last. The visitors were badly beaten. Weather…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 6
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The following team will journey to Eugowra to-morrow to take part in the annual match against the "Bonnie Dell" team:--C. Moloney…

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Tuning Up Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 6

The tennis players locally will soon be making their first step toward putting that sport on a plane equal in public support and interest to…

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FOOTBALL Annual General Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 1

Whilst the weather prevailing at the present time does not turn one's mind to football, the League has decided to get in early with…

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Forbes Coursing Club Enthusiastic Support. Preparation of Plumpton Ordered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

A lively meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club was held at Kelly[?]s Post Office Hotel on Tuesday evening last. The President (Mr. Gus…

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Bathurst Races Anniversary Meeting. the Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

The following nominations have been received for the Bathurst Turf Club’s Anniversary meeting on January 26th, 27th and 29th. :—…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

The following teams will represent Forbes against Grenfell on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. McMurray, Clemens, Flannery, Broadbent,…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 1

The following team has been selected to represent West Wyalong against Ariah Park on Saturday next:—C. Mackay, L…

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Country Tennis Championship Won by Bayley

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 1

After three gruelling sets in Friday's heat J. M. Bayley (Orange) defeated F. Kalms (West Wyalong) for the country singles…

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