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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,157 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 58

Bowls Cowra Defeats Young in John Haig Cup

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 4

After two unsuccessful attempts to win the John Haig Cup from Young, a rink of Cowra bowlers succeeded in bringing the coveted trophy back on…

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Football the White Horse Cup Forbes Defeat Trundle

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 3

Trundle footballers journeyed to Forbes on Sunday to meet the Federals in a match for the White Horse Cup, and after a very dreary game…

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Tennis Champions Country Tour Proposed Visit to West Wyalong Likely

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Gorrell, Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong Tennis club, has received the following letter from Mr. E. A. Bnttenshaw, M.L.A.—…

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Sporing News & Notes Tennis in the Boom. Cowra Has Four Wins. Woodstock Beaten by Orange

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 4

Very favorable weather over the week-end enabled Cowra tennis players to meet teams from four centres matches…

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Rugby League

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 4

Last Sunday Condobolin footballers journeyed to Yarrabandai to play at that centre. The game proved very interesting, Condo finally winning by…

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Golf

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 8

The first matches in connection with the Club championship were played on Saturday of 18 holes. The weather was ideal for golf and some…

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Football News

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 18

The return match between Parkes and Cowra was played on Woodward Park on Sunday afternoon, when the home team secured the victory by the…

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Test Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 1

J. Mathers writing in the "Daily Telegraph," says:—Listen to a bunch of old-timers gossiping in the Sydney or Melbourne pavilions, for these…

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Bimbi Items Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 2

The right of possession of the Horton Challenge Cup was again contested on Sunday last, when Caragabal challenged Bimbi for the honor. A…

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Football Group Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 18

A delegate meeting for Group 11 (Rugby Football League) was held on Friday evening at the Star Hitel, Mr. J. T. Walsh occupying the chair. It…

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Forbes Coursing Daisy Belle and Coolata Divide FORBES

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 2

The Forbes Coursing Club concluded, its meeting to-day. The Great Western Puppy Stakes was divided by Daisy Belle and Coolata. The…

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The Cricket Tour Australian Xi. Match against Derbyshire LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 2

The Australian XI. commenced a match against Derbyshire at Derby to-day. Play will be confined to two days' play only, in order to allow the…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 10

An interesting game of bowls is sure to be witnessed oh the local green on Wednesday next, when a team representing Camp Hill will be…

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Forbes Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 10

Despite the fact that the second day of the Forbes Coursing Club's Great Western Puppy Stakes meeting was marred by rain, which affected…

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Coursing Forbes Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

The Forbes Coursing Club held the first day of the Great Western Puppy Stakes meeting in fine weather on Tuesday, but the second day,…

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Eugowra Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 9

The local tennis team visited "Woonoona" on Sunday last, and despite the fact that they were defeated by 16 sets to 11, spent a most enjoyable…

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Football Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 7

A committee meeting of the Federal Football Club was held at the Vandenberg Hotel on Tuesday night last. Mr. Hill occupied the chair…

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Football Notes (By "Visor Riz.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 6

Good oh, Weethalle. I dook thee. You are a lad after my own heart—we are twin souls. I thought I was the only silly ass within 100 miles…

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Bathurst Racing Apology Demanded and Refused

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 9

At a recent meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club following resolution was carried : “That the committee of the…

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Cowra Races. Owen Deed Again

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 11

Although fairly heavy rain fell, causing a postponement of the Cowra Jockey Club races for a day, The meeting was commenced to-day, with…

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