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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 62

Football Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

The writer (L. Condon) one time secretary of Condobolin football club, received an unpleasant surprise last week. On opening a letter it was…

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The Rugby Car

Western Champion · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 18

Because of the climatic and road conditions of Australia, a motor car, to be efficients must be exceptionally staunch in construction, and with…

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Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

An interesting programme of events is set down for Rooty Hill this year. The first meeting is on April 26, 28 and 29, during which the…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

Bowlers who have returned from the Country Week Carnival in Sydney report the best of good times during their stay. One Forbes rink did well…

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SPORTING Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

Next Saturday night, at Bathurst, Gordon Crisp, the Parkes pug., will light Paddy Edwards, Lithgow’s clever boy. “Solar Plexus,” writing in…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

The following team will represent the Yarrans against Garema on Sunday next, on No. 2 Ground, the match, to commence at 10.30 sharp:--J…

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Ladies’ Swimming Club Opening Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

The Ladies’ Amateur Swimming Club held a very successful “opening day” last Wednesday. During the afternoon two events were contested…

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Forbes Races

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 9

Following are the nominations for the Summer meeting of the Forbes J.C., to be held on February 23rd and 24th:—…

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Big Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 9

Australia v. The Rest.—The Rest, 1st innings—O’Connor 5, Morgan 89, Kippax 100, V. Richardson 36, Thompson 0, Jackson 4, Alexander 22,…

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Quandialla Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 11

Morangorell, with a very depleted team, visited here on Sunday in quest of the Butler Cup, but were overwhelmed completely. We must…

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Bribbaree Cricket Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

The Bimbl cricketers visited Bribbaree last Sunday, Bimbi having a big win. Next Sunday Bribbaree plays Quandialla for the Butler Cup, at…

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Cricket Sunday's Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

Myalls will meet Eugowra at Eugowra on Sunday for the Kelly Cup. The following players have been selected:--W. Rae, A. Gaggin, J. Law, C…

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Snake Races Down the Straight

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

Just after the first race at Childer’s Cove (Vic.) Picnic race meeting had concluded, a large black snake passed the winning post in good…

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CRICKET Grenfell District v West Wyalong District

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 9

An [?] matches in West Wyalong was [?] last [?] a strong [?] of cricketrs from the Grenfell…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Bogan Gate Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 11

The local cricketers Journeyed to Forbes last Sunday to try their luck with the Forbes team and for the first time this season suffered defeat…

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Don Q, Son of Zorro Fairbanks Outstunts Self in New Film. Star Never Had Such Wide Scope for Athletics as in “Don Q.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Just an intensely appealing love story with many complications because of conspiracy and intrigue; a story replete with high adventure that…

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Tennis Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

We again invite tennis players of Grenfell and district to seriously consider the question of forming an association, with the view of laying…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 5

Grime's win against colored Joe Hall, on Saturday night, sets the seal on his, fame. Grime leaves Australia for America with the three titles…

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Boxing at Bathurst

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

The winner of Crisp and Edwards meets Stan Maker, Dubbo’s crack middle-weight. Then Bluey Rutherford, Dubbo’s star heavy, is to meet the…

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Swimming Baths for Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

The erstwhile enthusiasm of the aldermen for the establishment of swimming baths appears to have waned. Nothing is heard of them…

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