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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 62

Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 2

Forbes bowlers defeated Grenfell yesterday in the Pennant match by 32, and thus placed themselves in an unbeatable position, having only…

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Parkes Rugby League. Nomination Closing Day Extended

Western Champion · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 12

A meeting of the Parkes Rugby League was held at the Star Hotel on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. T. Walsh (President) occupying the chair…

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Coursing Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

The coursing meeting set down at Grenfell for April 13, has been abandoned, and the Bathurst meeting arranged for to-day and to-morrow has…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 9

The “Federals” played a scratch match on the new sports ground last Sunday and a good game was enjoyed As a result of extensive training…

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Late Sporting Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 9

On Easter Monday night the local champion boxer, “Doolan” Murray, will meet Fitzgerald in a 15 round bout for a big purse. “Doolan” is in…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

The following are the teams to play at the Recreation Groung on Easter Tuesday. The match will start at 11.15 a.m…

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Bribbaree Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

A very exciting game of cricket was played between Bribbaree and Caragabal last Sunday, for the Butler Cup, the former being victorious…

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"Woonoona" Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

At a meeting of the members of the "Woonoona" Tennis Club, held last week-end, it was decided to reform the club this season. The club has…

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Coursing Meeting Club's Opening Effort. Successful Affair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

The first coursing meeting of the season was held on the local plumpton on Wednesday. Favored with fine weather, though a little on the warm…

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St. Laurence's Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

The re-opening of St. Laurence's Tennis Club, though only arranged last week-end, is proving a popular move. No less than fifty new…

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Cricket Banks v. TEACHERS

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

The Banks won easily against Teachers in the Saturday afternoon fixture played on the No. 2 ground. Scores were:--…

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Old Boys' Football Club. Question of a Coach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

There was a good roll up at the general meeting of the Old Boys' Football Club, held at Tinman's Hotel on Tuesday night. Mr. Tinman…

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Soccer Football Rules for Cowra Challenge Cup, 1927

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 10

1. The Cup is the property of the Cowra Soccer Football Association. 2. Open to challenge from Soccer teams within a hundred (100) miles…

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Test Cricket Match West Wyalong v the Rest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 11

Mr. H. Fraser, President of the P. and [?] Association, has donated ten shillings to be divided among the players for either side who show…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

The following will represent Forbes in a pennant match against Cowra, on the latter's green, to-morrow (Wednesday) : Edwards, Hancock,…

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Big Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

This coming week-end will give the cricket enthusiasts an opportunity of witnessing in their own district some of the world’s leading…

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Fancy Dress Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

We learn there is an effort to open the football season next Sunday with a fancy dress football match. The arrangements are in the hands of the…

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Golf Club Annual Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the above was held in the Memorial Half on-Thursday night last. The cha[?] was occupied by Mr. F. H. Stivens…

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Marengo Amateur Races

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

Winners at Marengo on Monday were:—Magnolia (4 to 1), Squall (no betting), Pine Hill (3 to 1 on), Squall (no betting), Lady Cookaroo (10 to…

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Cricket on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

The Grenfell Central Cricket Club will visit Forbes on Saturday next co meet the Association team In a friendly match. The following will…

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