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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 75

Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

If all the criticism levelled at the heads of the English team, which is at present en route to Australia, be justified in a very small degree,…

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Golf Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

A dance was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last under the auspices of the West Wyalong Golf Club, and proved almost…

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Caragabal Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

The A grade team journeyed to Berendebba on Sunday last and scored a win by 11 sets 30 games. The B grade team also journeyed…

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Quandialla Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Tennis Club was held on the 18th inst., at Mr. Samios' rooms. Election of officers for the…

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Football Cartoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

Football barrackers are requested to view the cartoon appearing in Meagher's window caricaturing the Half Moon Football Club. The…

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FOOTBALL Brogan's Disqualification

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

In regard to the disqualification imposed on W. Brogan (a reference to which appeared in our last issue) Mr. E. Callinan, Secretary West…

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Racing a Cold Engine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 9

One often hears drivers—and quite frequently experienced drivers who should know better—racing their engines, up to ward them immediately…

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Clean Football (To the Editor "Advocate"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

Sir—I desire through your columns to compliment Mr. Dean for the firm stand taken by him in the football match last Sunday, Half Moons v…

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Half Moon Football Dance Tuesday, 1st May

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

It is confidently expected that the Half Moon football dance in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, 1st May, will be one of the greatest successes of…

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Football Grenfell Decisively Beaten in Bateman Cup Match

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

Rugby League followers were provided with a good game at the recreation ground on Wednesday afternoon, when Grenfell, led by the Glebe…

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TENNIS Final of Gents. Doubles Colts Beaten WARRIORS v COLTS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

When the Handicap Committe made it known that there was a draw in the Gent's doubles, and the draw was to be played last Saturday, all tennis…

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Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

At Epping on Saturday Progress Chief won the G.C.A. Stake at 10/1. Miss Limes (5/1) was beaten a neck in the Epping Stake (660 yards) by…

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Local News Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Playing with Huddersfield (Eng.) recently, "Bigga" Mills, formerly of Grenfell, scored four tries in a match against Dawsbury…

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Like the Golf Balls

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

Crows are getting the Kro[?]ites on the Grenfell links. They swoop down on the balls and carry them off. During last week quite a…

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Big Money Won Backing Coursing Dogs Strong Wins for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

Forbes- Coursing Club, which is spoken of as the most progressive country club in the State, will stage the biggest meeting held…

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Nine to Nil Bogan Gate Defeated Week-end Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

An inter-district golf pennant match between Forbes and Bogan Gats resulted in a win for Forbes by 9 matches to nil…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

A team composed of six men and two ladies played the “Waterview” (Goolagong) team on Sunday, at Mr. Male’s fine courts. An enjoyable day…

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Cowra Golf Club

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

A “choice score” competition was hold last week for Wednesday and Saturday players, and resulted as follows: H. Aitken 39, 3, 36; H. Forrest…

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Football Flashes by ("Lookout")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 4

Bill Brogan, the well-known forward, has been chosen as coach to the West Wyalong Rugby, League foot, ball team. Screw £6[?]10s per week…

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Football COWRA v. CARCOAR

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

Carcoar visited Cowra on Sunday and defeated a local thirteen by 10 to 5. The game was mostly of a scrambling nature and almost entirely devoid…

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