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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,157 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 58

Cricket Is a Funny Game

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 1

There was an unusual ending to a cricket match between two teams at Whiporie, in the Grafton district. Maher’s team batted first and…

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Australian Rules Football

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

Although it's a bit too soon to talk football, this paragraph will have a tendency to waken 'em up. We have a Cup here belonging to…

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Football Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 11

A public meeting of footballers and others interested was held at the Council Chambers last evening, to consider a suggestion from the…

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Those Swimming Baths

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 6

It has been said of some people that they would be content to drink their own bath water. This is an exaggerated assertion, of course, and certainly…

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Cricket

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

The following will represent the. Koh-I-Nors second grade on Sunday next, 7th inst: K. Townsend, W. Murray, A. Clift, G. Lloyd, C. Apps, C…

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Cricket

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

A match was played on Wednesday afternoon last for the Lampe Cup between West Wyalong and Buddigower, the former being victorious by…

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Eugowra Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

The following are the nominations for the races to be held at Eugowra on Wednesday next:-- Maiden Handicap, 5 fur.: Duke…

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Cricket Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 7

A team from Bedgerabong will visit Forbes to-morrow and meet a team of Forbes cricketers on No. 1 Ground, the match to start at 1.30 p.m…

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Bathurst Races. First Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

Bathurst races were quite well attended, and the experiment of holding a meeting in the middle of a week was regarded as successful. Results:…

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Victoria Wins Bowls Championship (By Wire) Sydney

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

In defending Queensland nine up, Victoria yesterday won the Interstate bowling championship. New South Wales was the runner…

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Masons at Cricket Lodge Bland Defeats Lodge Ariah Park

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 2

Members of Lodge Ariah Park paid a visit to West Wyalong on Wednesday, and played a return match with members of Lodge Bland. On the…

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Eugowra Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 1

The following nominations have been received for the above races on Wednesday next, 10th March:— Maiden Handicap 5 fur.—Duke…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, with a display of great skill, Lyn Johnson, 11.23, the colored English boxer, defeated Tiger Payne,…

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Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Members of the Forbes Golf Club are reminded of the annual general meeting to be held in Flannery's Hotel tonight at S. A large attendance is…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 1
Also in The Forbes Advocate

The following team will play for West Wyalong against Blow Clear on Wednesday next for the Lampe Cup: C. Mackay, C. Horton, C. Watts, A…

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Current Topics Forbes Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Judging by present indications, football is going to boom in Forbes during the coming season. Keener enthusiasm is being manifested in all…

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Tennis

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Church of England Tennis Club took place in the Parish Hall last week, when there was a good attendance The club had…

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Quandialla Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

The St. Patrick's Day Race Meeting will be held at Quandialla on Thursday, 25th March. A.J.C. Rules; amateur riders. Nominations close 20th…

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St. George's Tennis Club

Western Champion · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 11

A meeting of the members of St. George's Tennis Club was held at the Rectory on Thursday evening, when the Rev A. E. Weston…

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