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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 62

Tennis C.t.c. Tournament

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 9

The draw for the tennis tournament, conducted by the C.T.C., which will be held to-morrow (Saturday) and Monday follows :—…

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Football the McCARTHY CUP

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 2

The first match for the above trophy will be played on Sunday, when the Pioneers will endeavour to wrest the trophy from the Federals. The…

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Weir Swimming Reserve Improvements Promised. Mr. Heinke's Fine Offer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 6

At last night's meeting, of the Municipal Council a report from the town clerk, Mr. F. C. Taylor, dealt with several matters in connection with…

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Old Boys' Football Club. Still Prospering! to Meet Wyalong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 2

Mr. Les Tinman presided over a fait meeting of the committee of the Old Boys' Football Club on 'Tuesday evening, during which a large volume…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Wirrinya Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 9

The following will represent Warangla Tennis Club against Caragabal on the latter's courts on Sunday next: Misses B. Jones; and G. Genge, Mrs…

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Final Word Wednesday's Coursing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 1

The public of West Wyalong and district are finally reminded that the second meeting in connection with the local Coursing Club will be held in the…

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Western Golf Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 2

The most successful Forbes player in the Western District championship at Dubbo, was the local champion, Stan Gale, who finished sixth on the…

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Blow Clear Cricket Club Averages

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 7

Blow Clear Cricket Club had a very successful season, playing [?] matches and winning 13. A gold medal presented by Mr. [?]…

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Big Football Forbes v. West Wyalong Visitors Secure Tinman Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 5

"I wish I could lay hands on the man who turned those taps on " was a common expression overheard on the Sports Ground on Sunday while…

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Condobolin Winter Races Joan Rogers Wins Both Big Events. Many Favorites Fail -- Punters Lose Heavily

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 4

Condobolin's Winter Meeting, held on Monday and yesterday, was most successful. Many events attracted big fields, betting was brisk, some heavy…

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Parkes Coursing Club. June Meeting. Fine Coursing

Western Champion · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 12

The June meeting of the Parkes Coursing Club held on King's Birthday passed off highly successfully from a coursing viewpoint, but there was…

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A Football Complaint

Western Champion · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 15

Football programmes issued by the Parkes Rugby League for matches played on the People's Park appear to be of very little worth. A visitor,…

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Bogan Gate Races. Benefit Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 12

The benefit meeting of the Bogan Gate Jockey Club, in aid of the funds for the erection of a doctor's residence at Bogan Gate, was held yesterday, in…

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FOOTBALL. Fresh Air's beat Blues. Fresh Air 17, BLUES 0

Western Champion · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 15

At the People's Park on Sunday Fresh Air defeated Blues by 17-0. With a strong wind behind them, Blues, immediately after the ball had…

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COURSING Successful Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

The second meeting of West Wyalong Coursing Club was held in the show grund enclosure on Wednesday, when success again came the way of…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 6

Bonnle Doon will play Wongalong on the former's courts on Sunday next. Play commences at 10.30 a.m. The following have been selected to…

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Football Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

“Dick” Death again played a very sound game against Canowindra, and saved many times. Considering that this young player played in the…

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Football Flashes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 9

New "stars" have illuminated the local football ground. "Half Moons" (West Wyalong) and "Kangaroos" (Wyalong) made their initial bow on…

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Golf Grenfell v. COWRA

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

One of the most enjoyable day’s golf held for some considerable time was witnessed on the local links on Monday, when a team of twelve…

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TENNIS.;' Wyalong Defeats Young

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

On Monday, Wyalong tennis players defeated Young, in an interesting game at the former town. The final scores were: Wyalong. 18 sets 107 games,…

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