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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 27 of 62

Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1927 · page 2

In a letter to Mr. Bert Jaskson, Mr. Dwyer, who brought the team of cricketers to Grenfell on Easter Saturday, says he was feeling very…

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COURSING Dog Trials

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 1

Local dog owners are advised that by getting in touch with either the Secretary (Mr. W. Swainston) or the slipper (Mr. Rogers) trials will be…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

Referring to the Pioneers’ match with young last week the “Witness” says: Wednesday’s win for young against Cowra was a good one, though…

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Golf Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee was held at the Literary Institute on Friday night. The President (Mr. W. J. Macdonald) occupied the chair, and…

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Coursing the Mechanical Hare

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 6

The Crown Law Department adheres to its former opinion, that mechanical hares are illegal, under the Gaming and Betting Act. When the…

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Marengo Races

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

Maiden—Powder Girl, Lady Milo, Gabster; fours. Flying—Mount Morgan, Pine Hill, Sure Catch; twos. Trial.—Lady Cookaroo, Wee Chris,…

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Coursing Notes Local Dogs at Bathurst

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

A successful coursing meeting was held at Bathurst on Friday and Saturday last, when two local dog, owners, Mr. Geo. Adams, with British…

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Golf Cowra v. GRENFELL

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

A party of twelve from Grenfell visited Cowra links on Sunday, and a most enjoyable day was passed on the local coruse…

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Picnic Races Canowindra Meeting. Crassfed Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the grassfed races at the Canowindra Amateur R.C’s annual meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 31st…

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Big Football Forbes v. Grenfell a Drawn Game

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 5

Two roads lead to Grenfell, and on Sunday last both were used as they have never been used before by supporters of the Forbes Old Boys…

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Golf Championship Gale Secures Honor Again. Victory by One Hole

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

The final of the local golf championship, 36 holes, match play, took place on Sunday, between Stan Gale, and Vince Stinson. According to the form…

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Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

With the splendid new grounds, Condobolin should have an exceptionally good club this year. As will be seen by advertisement, the official opening…

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Swimming Club's Loss

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

The passing of Hector Leifermann as the result of a motor accident last week, has robbed Condobolin Swimming Club of a true man and a fine…

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Football. New Rules

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 5

The N.S.W. Rugby League has practically adopted the latest English rules, with the exception of those relating to a drop-out from the goal-line…

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Three Peak Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

The above eventuated last Wednesday and may be classed as successful There was a fair attendance, the course was in good order, officials…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 6

Young journeyed to Stockinbingal and defeated the local lads by 22 to 3. The team was not full strength, but they did much as they liked, and it…

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Local and General Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

At the Bowling Green yesterday presentations were made to Messrs. C. Eadie and R. C. Gibson, two members of the club, who are about to…

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Inter-group Football Group XI defeat Group XV

Western Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the People's Park on Sunday to witness a match between Group 15 (headquarters at Dubbo) and Group 11…

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Bribbaree Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 3

The local tennis team travelled to Millvale on Sunday last and were victorious by 10 games. Bribbaree team No. 2 played Tubbul, on the home…

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Golf Associates' Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 6

The qualifying round of the Forbes Golf Associates' Championship takes place to-morrow, afternoon when all participants are asked to be at the…

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