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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 62

Interstate Cricket Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

In the match, Victoria v. Queensland, the latter's first innings was confined. King not out 4, Mullet 1, Morton 1, Blackie 4; sundries 2; total 86…

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Orange Races First Day’s Results

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Maiden Handicap, of £15; 5 furs.— Prude Nut (The Nut—Prudence), 8.0 (Pratt) 1; Greyzina 8.5 (Reed) 2; Pershore Maid 7.7 (McLachlafi) 3…

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Bowls

Western Champion · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 11

In the ladder competition on the local green McAskill beat Clarke 21-16, McAskill beat Martin 21-3, Johnson beat Clarke 21-15…

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C.w. Coursing Association

Western Champion · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 11

A meeting of the Central Western Coursing Association was held at the Albion Hotel. Grenfell on Sunday afternoon. Mr. G. F. Vernon (Parkes)…

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Swimming Instructor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 6

On the motion of Mr. H. B. Sweet it was decided by the Chamber ol Commerce to write through the District Inspector of Schools, and the…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The following team, will represent the Koh-I-Nors against the Ramblers (juniors) on Sunday, 13th: C. Horton, C. Mackay, A. Andrew, L…

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SWIMMING At Lake Cargelligo

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 9

On Sunday last, as arranged by Mr. Gordon Crockett, of Wallder's Agency, Lake Cargelligo, a swimming match took place between Harry…

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Tottenham Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

The Bobadah cricketers journeyed to Tottenham last Sunday to try their skill against our local lads, but were defeated by four wickets and seven…

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Rosehill Races "Advocate" Selections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 1

Hurdle Race, about 2 miles—Kentucky Bay 1, Bungarly 2, Digger Chalmers 3. Dundas Handicap, 7 Fur.—Life…

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Fast Cricket At Temora

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

An exciting cricket match was played at the Rccreation Ground, Temora, on Sunday, when the barracking was reminiscent of a Maher…

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Cricket Week-end Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The Colts will play Wirrinya (at Wirrinya) on Sunday. The bus will leave the Post Office at 9 a.m. Colt's team is as follows:--Shean, Chesher,…

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Bogan Gate Races Very Successful Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

All concerned In the Summer Meeting of the Bogan Gate Jockey Club, held on Wednesday last, are to be complimented on the big success of…

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Disgusted with Racing Tactics Grenfell’s Sporting G.o.m. Refuses Nomination As President of Jockey Club. Says Things Are Permitted Which Should Not Be

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

When nominations were called for the position of President of the Grenfell Jockey Club Mr. J. Bradley proposed that Mr. Jas. Frazer be…

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Cricket Grinsted Cup Comes to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The prediction by many that if the Juniors could get Canowindra in first they would win, proved correct, as the boys arrived home with the…

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Weir Swimming Site

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The weir swimming site was the rendezvous of hundreds' of swimmers on Sunday last. Visitors from Parkes and elsewhere were prominent This…

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Cricket Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

The junior team will be visiting Forbes next Sunday and engage the locals in a friendly game. This will serve as a return for the visit of the…

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Cricket Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 6

The cricket at the Sports. Oval on Sunday was just cricket, and that's all. Forbes was' not up to standard! and the Bogan Gate men, while…

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Cricket News

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The West Wyalong Juniors will pay a visit to Forbes on Sunday next to meet the Colts in a friendly match on the local sports oval. The visitors…

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Cricket Grenfell Juniors Grinsted Cup

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

On Sunday that wonderful combination of young cricketers, the Grenfell Juniors, made their second attempt this season to regain the Grinsted…

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Swimming Carnival Mandurama’s Big Day. Cowra Competitors Do Well

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 3

Cowra swimmers had a day out on Saturday, when they competed at the Mandurama Swimming Carnival, and almost succeeded in making a clean…

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