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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 62

BOXING At West Wyalong King Outpoints Murphy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 4

In the boom days of Wyalong, when an unrelaxed search for gold characterised the centre, many fierce and fiery battles in the fisticuff arena…

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WELCOME Mailey's Cricket Team

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 12

Before continuing their journey to Cootamundra, Mr. Arthur Mailey's team of cricketers, who visited West Wyalong on Tuesday were…

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Boxing “Doolan” Murray Too Good for Fitzgerald. a Knock Out in the Third Round

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 3

Thus the Bathurst “Advocate” : — Doolan Murray (9.9), of Cowra, knocked out Wally Fitzgerald (9.10), of Lithgow early in the third round…

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A.J.C. RACES "Advocate" Selections (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1

Flying Handicap.—Bairn 1, Vaals 2, Persuasion 3. Easter Stakes—Rosso 1, Jocelyn 2, Ascalon 3…

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Wombat Races W. Simpson Rides Four Win-ners. Double to Lugar Bird

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 5

The Wombat races were held on Wednesday in fine weather, before a a fair attendance. W. Simpson, the Sydney jockey, rode four winners…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 2

During the past few days the following games have been played in the local. competitions:— Championship Singles: McLeod beat Mathews 32/20,…

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Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

Forbes Coursing Club's cup meeting will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, rain or no rain. Water will be obtained from the…

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COURSING Wednesday's Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 4

Everything is in order for the first meeting of the West Wyalong Coursing Club to be held in Lee's paddock to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

On Easter Monday, a team's match between players representing the Banks and Government Offices met the Rest of the Club. A good morning's…

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Football Flashes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. J. Howard hon. secretary, has the interests of the local club well at heart, and it will not be his fault if the home reps. do not put up a…

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Picnic Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

Forbes District Picnic Race Club holds its annual meeting on Thursday and Friday of this week. On Thursday night the picnic race ball takes…

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Binda Races

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 4

Following are the results of the above, held on Monday :— Opening Handicap, 6f.—Kingsdale 1—walk-over…

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Football Season Opens Forbes Versus Grenfell Visitors Victorious

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

A crowd of about 250 persons [?]nessed the opening of the foot[?] season on Sunday last, when Forb[?] met Grenfell on the local sports…

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FOOTBALL West Wyalong v Barmedman Both Sides Score Six Points

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 4

The initial kick off of the local football season eventuated on Sunday between teams representing West Wyalong and Barmedman. With both…

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Rugby Football League. Group XI Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 9

The annual meeting of Group XI., Rugby Football League, was held at the Cambridge Hotel, Parkes, on Sunday last. Mr. G. E. Morgan (Patron)…

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Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 11

On Monday afternoon an 18-hole [?]handicap stroke competition was played on the local links, some of the golfers showing good form despite the…

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Golf Associates Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 11

A meeting of the golf associates was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, Mrs. Hughes (President) occupying the chair. Mrs. Wright's…

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FOOTBALL. Results of Matches

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 11

The results of the friendly matches played at Woodward Yark on Sunday were:—Fresh Air 11, Blues 3; Railway 5, Blues 3, Fresh Air 8, Railway 3. On…

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Bogan Gate. Ladies' Cricket Match

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 13

On Wednesday last a cricket match was played on the local wicket between the married and single ladies of Bogan Gate. A very enjoyable…

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Mungery Races. Eudare wins the Cup

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 11

The annual races of the Mungery Amateur Picnic Race Club were held yesterday, in delightful weather, and attracted a very large attendance. The…

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