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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Euglo Races Another Full Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 6

The above took place last Wednesday, and though the day was exceptionally hot and dusty, the attendance was fully up to expectations. The…

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Weir Swimming Reserve Improvements Attract the Swimmers. Sandbag Weir Completed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 2

Sunday's beautiful weather attracted a large crowd to the Weir Swimming reserve to enjoy themselves in the cool waters of the Lachlan. Quite a…

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Coursing

Western Champion · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 11

A meeting of members of the Parkes Coursing Club took place at West's Commercial Hotel on Monday night, under the chairmanship of Mr…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Grenfell Club in the matches mentioned hereunder: Jaspriza Cup—Jan. 21, at Grenfell:…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 8

Tumut are after Marsh, the brilliant Queanbeyan player. They want him as coach. £7 a week, and board and lodging being the consideration…

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Cricket by Radio

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 8

The Sheffield Shield cricket matches have given the Sydney broadcasting stations an opportunity of serving innumerable lovers of the game who…

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Country Tennis in Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 11

Many in Parkes have followed with interest the performances of Charlie Kierath and W. W. Cole, who are engaged in the Country Tennis Carnival…

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Broadcasting the Races. Direct From the Course. 2 B L at Randwick

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 8

Important evidence of the progress of broadcasting in New South Wales lies in the fact that the Australian Jockey Club now allows station 2 B L…

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Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

The School of Arts committee have applied to the Council, asking that a special effort be made to have the light available for the swimming…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 9

For the Country Week Carnival to be held in Sydney from February 6 to February 11, 314 entries have been received for the country singles…

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Cricket by Radio

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 8

The Sheffield Shield cricket matches have given the Sydney stations an opportunity of serving Innumerable lovers of the game who are…

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Football Kelly Visits Cootamundra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 7

Mr. A. Kelly, who has been selected as coach for the local football for team for the coming season, arrived in Coota. on Saturday morning and…

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Football Kelly’s Engagement Assured

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

The following business people have unhesitatingly offered to guarantee funds to cover the amount required by the coach in the event of no…

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Woodstock Races Nominations for Wednesday Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

The following are the nominations for the Woodstock Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 18th January, 1928:—…

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Cricket COWRA C.C.’s New Secretary

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 1

At a meeting of the Cowra C.C. on Tuesday night Mr. F. Young was appointed secretary in place of Mr. R. Wood. Mr. E. Gordon was…

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Broadcasting Races Direct From the Course. 2Bl at Randwick

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 8

Important evidence of the progress of broadcasting In N.S. Wales lies in the fact that the Australian Jockey Club now allows station 2BL…

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Coursing Club Annual Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

The formation of a coursing club at West Wyalong last year has been the means of providing a class of sport which has extended in popularity…

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Swimming Carnival For Limbless Soldiers Next Wednesday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

A final reminder is given that the swimming carnival in aid of the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club and Provident Fund Appeal will be held…

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The Races Wednesday and Thursday Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

On Wednesday and Thursday next, 18th and 19th Inst., the West Wyalong Race Club will hold a meeting, which, with the excellent nominations…

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Cricket Woodstock Probables v. “HAS-BEENS.”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

The above teams, captained respectively by J. Preston and F. Tarrant, met on the Woodstock Recreation ground on Sunday last, and after a…

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