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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 75

Swimming Carnival Proceeds

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 10

The balance sheet of the Parkes Swimming Carnival, submitted at a well-attended meeting of the Association on Tuesday evening, rovealed a…

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Local and District Coursing Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Committee of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the…

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Railway Tennis Club

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 11

Mr. W. Arden presided at a wellattended meeting of the Railway Tennis Club on Tuesday evening, when officers for the ensuing year were…

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Bowls

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 3

A black rosette has been worn by all Cowra players recently in matches as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Edward…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

On Sunday nxt the first eleven will journey to Barmedman to try conclusions with that team for the "Resch" Cup, which Barmedman…

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Kelly Cup Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

The Colts will meet Forbes on Sunday next for the Kelly Cup on No. 1 ground, when the following will represent the Colts:--McColm, Hinchey,…

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Cricket BURRANGONG v. GREENETHORPE

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

Burrangong registered a two-point win against Greenethorpe on Sunday, winning by 21 runs on the first innings. Scores:—…

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Cricket ARCADE v KOORAWATHA

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

The Arcade: E. J. Todd, [?] Roffe 1; L. Henderson, b Roffe 0; W. Neville, b Roffe 5; H. Snape, b Roffe 34; A. Gould, b Roffe 0; A. Dean, b…

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Heeney Wins Big Boxing Bout (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 1

A cable from New York states that Tom Heeney, l4st 21bs, of New Zealand, defeated Jack Delaney, 12st 101b on points over a 15 round bout…

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Darby’s Falls Cricket. Darby’s Falls Juniors v. Woodstock Juniors

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

On Sunday, February 26th the Darby's Falls Juniors again successfully defended the Bateman Cup against Woodstock Juniors, and had a…

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Coursing. N.c.a. Meetings. Big Increase in Prize-money for Season's Big Events

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

N.S.W., National Coursing Association will commence the season on April 17 with the Derby meeting. The second meeting (Dewar Cup)…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The following are requested to attend practice on Wednesday afternoon —the team to play Forbes for the Colts Cup on Sunday next will be…

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Cricket Colts Macartney's Advice

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. Histon, of West Wyalong, has received the following letter from C. G. Macartney, the famous International cricketer:—…

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V.R.C: Races Australian Cup Won by Sea Money

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 3

The V.R.C. races eveneuated this afternoon, when the principal event, the Australian Cup, was won by Sea money. Results:—…

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Football Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 7

The first fortnightly meeting of the Club was held at the Sports Depot on Tuesday, 28th ult. It was the most largely attended meeting of the Club…

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Cricket Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 7

The Colts fully deserved their win. They commenced the match full of confidence; and had six of Forbes best men back in the pavilion for 50 runs…

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Rugby League Prospects of Coming Season

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 7

Already local football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the coming season, and there is a difference of opinion as to its…

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Big Tennis. London

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 4

Playing at Monte Carlo, Mrs. Lambert Chambers and Miss Harvey won the Beaumont Cup, by defeating Misses : Eileen Bennet and Betty Nuthall, 6--3,…

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Current Topics Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 4

The following will represent the Teachers against the Banks on No. 2 Ground on Saturday next:--Stewart, Caines, Straney, Brown, Broderick,…

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Coursing Trophy

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 5

Mr. H. S. Maeneil, Vice-President of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club, has generously donated a trophy valued at £10/10/- for the Puppy…

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