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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Races Abandoned Paucity of Entries

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

At special meeting of the Committee of the West Wyalong Racing Club, held last night, it was decided to abandon the race meeting fixed for…

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Burrowa Races Weights for

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The following are the weights for the first day of the above, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next : Opening, 5f.: Ararat 9.0, Clinton…

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Cricket Visit of Mailey’s Team

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

Arthur Mailey’s team, which will be visiting Cowra at Easter, will probably consist of Bardsley, [?] Jackson, C. Trumper, Buckle,…

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Cricket Chatter to Grenfell on Sunday. Sydney Eam's Visit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

The following teams will represent Forbes against Grenfcll on Sunday next for the Urinated and McCabe Cups at Grenfell:--…

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Cricket in N.Z. Australia v North Otago (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

North Otago in its second innings against the Australian eleven lost six wickets for 268. Zimmerman 117 not out…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Referring to recent bowling match, both Young papers refer to the fact that Young was unfortunately without some of their best players…

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Coursing Club. Annual Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

To the Subscribers, Gentlemen—We have much pleasure in presenting to you our annual report for the year just closed…

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Grenfell Coursing Club. Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Annual general meeting of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club was held at Council Chambers on Friday night, 24th February, 1928, at 8…

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Picnic Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

In connection with the cricket match at Bulla Creek last week between Grenfell and the Young Ramblers (scores in last issue), a very…

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Football Season Approaching Country Week Arrangements. Early Start This Year

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

The following letter from the secretary of the New South Wales Rugby League, Mr, H. Miller, give the details for Country Week next season. It is…

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Cricket a Double to Grenfell. Grinsted Cup. Forbes v. Grenfell Juniors

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

The above match yesterday resulted in another easy win for the Juniors by 240 runs. Forbes batted first, and scored 113, the bowling honors being…

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Boxing at Canowindra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

On Saturday, before a large house, Dick Miranda (9.3), champion lightweight of the West, defeated Bob Kelly (9.5), champion of Monaro…

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Barmedman Rugby League Election of Officebearers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Barmedman Rugby Football League, the following office bearers were elected: President, Mr. Perce Marshall…

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Are Football Players Getting Smaller?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 7

Monte Blue, the star of "Bitter Apples," the Master Picture production, believes that they are During the filming of "Bitter Apples" he…

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Cowra Tennis Club Annual Meeting of Members. Report Discloses a Successful Year

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

There was a fair attendance at the annual meeting of members of the Cowra Tennis Club last night, the chair being occupied by Mr. W. J…

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Condobolin Rugby League Football Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

The annual meeting of the C.R.L.F.C. was held at the School of Arts on February 14. A large number were present, and all were very…

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Boxing at Canowindra

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

Before a large house on Saturday flight in the old International Hall at 'Ciwowindra, Dick Miranda (9.3), champion lightweight of the west, defeated…

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Tennis Season

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

Tennis promises to be a very popular game in Forbes district this season. The game has, attracted many recruits to its ranks of late years, and…

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Condobolin Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the above club was held last Saturday afternoon at the office of H. C. Hodby. A large number of ladies and…

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Items of Interest the Early Days of Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

Rude pictorial delineations prove Hint a erude from of cricket, was .played an fur buck as the twe'vth century. From that time onwards, up to within…

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