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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1924

1,080 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 54

Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 2
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

The first match on Sunday on the local ground was between the “Reds” of Watta., and Back Creek, and could be described as being a trifle on the…

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Greenethorpe Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 2

The Greenethorpe boys are doing well in the Grenfell competition, and are now running second in same with rosy prospects of winning. They will…

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Wattamondara Foot Racing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 2

Sunday last was quite a day out here. Besides two football matches, there was also set down for decision two footraces. The first run off was…

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The Tennis Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 8

The grand tennis ball turned out a huge success, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all. A full report will appear in next issue…

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Weja Notes Tennis

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 4

The Weja Tennis Club will journey to Lake on Sunday to try conclusions with the Lake Cargelligoites. The following team has been selected:…

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Australian Rules Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 4

Forbes football fans will be given an opportunity of seeing a game played under the Australian Rules code on Wednesday next. Gunning…

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Around the District Koorawatha Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 2

Sunday was an oil day at Koorawathat in this line of sport. No matches being played on the home ground. Our “All Blacks” (juniors)…

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Football Australian Rules. Gunningbland Defeats Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 10

The Forbes team of Australian Rules footballers made their debut at Gunning Gap on Wednesday last, when they played a game against a…

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Football Notes Barmedman Coming Sunday's Cup Match

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 8

The match between West Wyalong and Barmedman on Sunday promises to provide those who attend with something good for their trouble…

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Local & General P., A. and H.a. Races

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 4

Horse owners are reminded that entries for the above races on the 23rd and 24th inst., close on Monday, 14th. inst. Messrs. C. K. Rose and…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Goolagong Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 9

A football match on Sunday between Canowindra and the locals on Canowindra ground resulted in a win for the former by 14 to nil…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 4

At the Sydney stadium last Saturday night Merv Williams, 11.10 12, outpointed Billy Shade, 12[?]6, in a fine clean fight, mainly through the use…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 2

The following teams have been eslected to represent Forbes against Parkes to-morrow (60 or over): T. McMurray (skip), T. Dunn, J…

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Golf

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

The semi-final for the Club Championship resulted as follows:- F. H. Stivens, 2 up, won from A. B. Grellman…

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Football

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 6

Two teams, senior and junior, have been selected to represent Lake Cargelligo against two representative teams at Euabalong Sunday next…

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Lake Cargelligo the Grand Tennis Ball. Progress Meeting, Special, Football, Petty Sessions

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 6

As briefly mentioned in last issue the grand ball in aid of the local tennis club was a huge success. To excellent music provided by Misses E…

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Current Topics. Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 2

The mixed foursomes played off for Mr. M. Cahill's trophy resulted in a win for Mrs. E. Byrnes and V. Stinson, second places being filled…

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Tennis Weaver Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 1

A further round of the Weaver Cup matches was played on Sunday, and what was probably the most important match was concluded. Both…

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Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 4

What will be the biggest trotting programme of the season has just been issued by the secretary (Mr. McMillan) of the Parkes P. and T…

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