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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 75

Tennis Police Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

The following members of the Police team have been chosen to play against Wimbledon teams:-- A grade Saturday competition:--…

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Tennis Faults in Serving

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 6

Rule 6: Immediately before commencing to serve the server shall stand with both feet at rest on the ground behind (i.e., further from the…

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Football Notes Brogan's Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

Group 9. will hear Brogan's appeal next Wednesday, 23rd inst. The West Wyalong Rugby League have appointed the following…

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Football Flashes (By "Lookout")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

Barmedman buccaneers still, like a little lager. Towards that cups retenlion they fought the good figlit on Sunday. Here's to Tooth and Toohey!…

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FOOTBALL Temora Beats Wagga

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

Football was officially opened at Temora yesterday, when the first match of the season was played between Temora and Wagga for the…

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Parkes Races the Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the Parkes J. C. meeting, to be held on May 23 and 24-- First Day…

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Australian Rules Football Interest Increasing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Northern Riverina Football Association (Australian Rules) was held at Tullibigeal last week end. Mr. J. Blair presided…

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Picnic Races Entries for

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

The following entries have been received for the annual fixture of the West Wyalong Picnic Race Club to be held on Wednesday next:—…

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Winding Up of Golf Big Events for August

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

It was decided to organise four big events in August to wind up the golf season, at a meeting of club members at Flannery's…

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Calleen Football Club Defunct Team Re-formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 12

An enthusiastic and well attended meeting of Australian Rules players and supporters was held at Calleen school on Friday evening May 4…

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Defied President Caddy on Golf Links Veritable "Bush Lawyer."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

Some of the caddies on the local links are brigands and nuisances to some of the lady players. according to statements…

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Bicycle Races In West Wyalong Request to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 12

Mr. G. Histon, always to the front where matters of healthy sport are concerned, wrote to the Bland Shire Council on Friday asking permission…

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Salary of Coach Football Difficulty Arises Committee Resign in Body

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

Matters in connection with the com mittee of the West Wyalong Rugby Football league took an abrupt turn at a meeting in the Literary Institute…

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Tennis Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

The Church or England Tournament was concluded on Saturday, in beautiful weather conditions. Miss McLeod and Mrs. Trail were the…

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Local News Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken in the season's programme by the members, particularly by the Associates. There is always a good roll up on…

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To Prevent Congestion at Golf Links

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

To prevent congestion on the local golf links on Saturdays, it was decided at a meeting of club members last night to allow the ladies of the…

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Current Topics Bedgerabong Races Tomorrow

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

All roads will lead to Bergerabong to-morrow for the picnic races, where the first event starts at noon. All race patrons are entitled to attend on…

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Forbes Races Gate Money--£180

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 3

Forbes May race meeting was a financial, success for the Jockey Club. The sum of £ 83 was taken at the gate on Wednesday, while…

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Football Grenpell Defeats Young by 13 to 10

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

The match between Grenfell and Young on Newtown Oval yesterday, although not over brilliant, was very exciting. The local team was…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

On Saturday 12th inst., the Town Club ladies’ team defeated the Combined ladies’ team by 13 sets to 11 sets…

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