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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,157 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 58

Boxing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 9

An added attraction to the swimming carnival was the boxing arena. The were some good boxing bouts, particularly the one staged between…

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Swimming Carnival Under Brilliant Electric Lights. a Huge Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

Anniversary night made history for Condobolin-- history of the progressive kind that brings a place into public prominence. It was the first…

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Coursing Club

Western Champion · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 11

The weekly meeting of the Coursing Club Committees was held on Monday evening at O'Shanassy's Hotel, the president, Mr. G. F…

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Cowra Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

HORSE owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the meeting on the 17th and 18th February will close on Saturday next, 6th instant…

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Cricket News

Western Champion · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 11

In the match between Half Holiday and Kia-ora (Sheedy Cricket Cup) last Sunday, on the People's Park, Half Holiday made 168 during their…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

Yarrans play South Forbes at No. 1 ground on Sunday, and will he represented by C. Gaggin, M. Nixon, R. Stone, F. Sykes, R. Delaney, P…

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Rugby’s Price Reduced

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 4

It will be in the nature of a surprise to the motor world to learn that the price of the Rugby motor car is now reduced to £230. When it…

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Cowra Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

Entries close for Cowra P.A. and H. races on the 6th February. The races will be held on the 17th and 18th inst. The first race meeting of the…

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Trotting and Pony Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

The Central City Pony Racing and Trotting Club will hold a meeting on the, Forbes. Racecourse on April 1, the day following the second day of…

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CRICKET Cargelligo Defeats Hillston

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Hillson cricketers visited the Lake to try conclusions with the Lake team, but the former suffered defeat by 194 to 90. For the home team V…

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Christie Wins Half-Mile Swimming Championship (By Wire) Perth

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Christie, of N.S.W., last night at Perth, W.A., won the 880 yards swimming championship in 11min. 44 3-5 sees…

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Bogan Gate Races. Nominations for

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

Publicans' Purse: Simmerette, Very Dear, Hotspear, Emden Girl, Magnetea, Red Eagle, Redway, Bon Bon, Simmer Bar, Condo Girl, Triticum…

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Coursing Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 2

A meeting of committee of above was held in the Literary Institute on Friday evening last Present: Messrs. R. L. Carpenter (President),…

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Cricket and Tennis Clubs Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday evening, 17th inst., a Carnival will be held on the Public Tennis Courts. The organisation is in the [?]ands of a very energetic…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 6

At the stadium on Saturday night, Leo Wax, 10.7, defeated Macario Floras, 10.5, before a big house. Flores was severely handled, and it was…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

The following will represent West Wyalong against Blow Clear for the Lampe Cup on Wednesday next:—J. Emerton, G. Emmett, C. Mackay, W…

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Sporting News P. A. & H: Association Races Excellent Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

The following nominations have been received by Secretary Todhunter for the above Club’s races, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Coursing Club

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 11

The usual weekly meeting of the Committee of the Parkes Coursing Club was held on Monday evening, at the Commercial Hotel, the…

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Rugby's Price Reduced

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 11

It will be in the nature of a surprise to the motor world to learn that the price of the "Rugby" motor car ig now reduced to £230. When…

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Quandialla Swimming

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 7

The swimming dam on the other Bide of the line is again being patronised liberally this season, particularly as a result of the erection of a…

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