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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 36 of 62

Challenge Tennis

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

Caragabal tennis courts were the scene of an exciting challenge match on Saturday, when Mr. A. Loxley accepted the challenge thrown out by…

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Methodist Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Methodist Tennis Club was held last Monday night, when there was a good attendance of members…

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Coursing Mishap. Dog Enveloped in Flames

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 4

At the second meeting of the Rupanyup Coursing Club there was a sensational incident, which resulted in Mr. Reuhe Bell's 19 months' old…

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Football Teams Selected

Western Champion · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 11

Parkes, who will journey to Lithgow to-morrow where they will meet the local team on the following day, will be represented by:—Full back, W…

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Grenfell Golf Club. Associates. Club Championship

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

The final for the above championship was played on Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. J. Schutt defeated Mrs. J. Byrne by 4 up and 3 to play…

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Local and General Cowra P.a. & H. Races

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

Horse owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the Cowra P.A. and H. Races close on Friday, 8th inst., for the races that are to be…

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Golf

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 1
Also in Cowra Free Press

The following team will represent West Wyalong against Temora, at Temo [?] the 10th inst:—J. Lambourn [?] Helya[?], J. Boyd, W. J…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 2
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

Grenfell has accepted the Pioneers’ challenge for the Garden of Roses Cup for 31st inst. The Pioneers challenge to…

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Golf Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

The much-discussed golf ball will eventuate in the Forbes Town Hall on. Wednesday evening, August 3. Owens' Orchestra has been engaged, and an…

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Rugby Billiard Room Cup

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 7

1.—The Cup shall be named the "Rugby Billiard Room Challenge Cup," and the Central Wyalong Half Moon Football Club shall be the initial…

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Football Flashes

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

Unearthed at last. A "beaut." goal-kicker. Hats off to Len Cooper. He's only a chick in years, but a veteran in tact, calmness, and…

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Parkes Coursing This Week's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 7

Excellent weather conditions prevailed for the Parkes Coursing Club's two-day meeting, held on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Forbes was…

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Big Golf. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

Tom Howard won the Queensland Open Golf Championship with a score of 286…

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Tennis to Help Hospital

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

Tennis lovers will, have a golden opportunity to see some first-class tennis on Wednesday next, on the Town Courts. Arrangements have been…

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Canowindra Races Second Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 5

The Canowindra J.C.’s. Winter meeting was concluded yesterday. Results:— Flying Handicap, 6f.—Squall 10.0…

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Canowindra Races First Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 8

Opening Handicap, 6f. —Panjay 7.0 (Davidson) w.o. Maiden Handicap, 5f. — Morelene 8.0 (O’Callaghan) 1: Hybla Girl [?]…

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Howard Wins Golf Championship of Queensland (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 1

Tom Howard won the Queensland open golf championship with a score of 286…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 3

Some time ago a challenge was issued by Mr. George McCabe, of Quandialla, to play any two players in Caragabal for £10. The challenge was…

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