Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 34 of 75

Current Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 7

In the American Zone, Japan has defeated Canada, and so, has qualified to play U.S.A. in the zone final. As a means of facilitating the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Caragabal Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

Caragabal footballers journeyed to Forbes and played the "Our Boys" team. The game resulted in a draw-- 10 all. Jack Harrison was chief…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tennis at Dubbo

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

On Saturday night a team representing Willowdene Tennis Club will leave for Dubbo, where they will play a local team on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Football Train Guarantors' Responsibility

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

The special football train from West Wyalong to Cootamundra on Wednesday last, although well patronised on the whole, was not as largely availed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

FOOTBALL The Hoare Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

The team to represent Wyalong "Our Boys" to play, for the Hoare Cup against Tallimba on Sunday next, 3rd inst; on the Wyalong…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

TENNIS Barmedman v West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

A tennis match was played on the local Courts on Sunday 27th inst, between West Wyalong and Barmedman tennis clubs (Open) for the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

How to Improve Your Golf Measure Your Mashie

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 7

(Hints by George Gadd in the Glasgow “Weekly Herald.”) When one starts to play golf, the mashie is the club which takes one’s…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Football on Sunday Old Boys v. Wyalong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

Football fans will remember some of the sterling battles staged by the Old Boys a couple of years ago, when they, were at the top of their form…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Big Tennis Matches in Paris (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

A Paris message,states that in the fifth round of the French tennis championships, Lacoste beat Crawford, 6-0, 6-1,7-5…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mockery Special Attractions for the Races at Theatre Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

In the past, picture-goers have seen Lon Chaney in a large number of productions including ”He Who Gets Slapped,” “The Unholy Three,” etc…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Jockeys Disqualified At Cessnock Races (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

The Stipendiary Steward at the Rosedale races at Cessnock held an Inquiry into the allegation that jockeys J. Corbett, A. Gracey, G…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Big Football English Team v. South-western at Cootamundra. Gate Takings £719

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

We take the following regarding the above match, which ended in a 14-point draw, from the Cootamundra “Herald” : —…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Football Full of Pep. Young’s Game with Cowra. Young 23; COWRA 10

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

The large crowd that turned out to see the return match Young v. Cowra on Sunday were greeted with a really good display of football, the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cowra Tennis Tournament Entries Much Larger Than Usual. Play Started To-day and Will Continue During the Next Three Days

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

Entries for the tennis tournament this year have been much larger than usual, but as quite a number are able to play off to-day (Friday),…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Monday's Coursing Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

Coursing enthusiasts will be well catered for on Monday next. Just on forty nominations have been received up to going to press, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football Grenfell Rugby League Club Peter Dawson Challenge Cup. Rules and Regulations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

1. The Cup shall be called the "Peter Dawson" Challenge Cup. 2. The said Cup shall be won two year's in succession or three in all…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football Old Boys Win

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

Forbes Old Boys defeated West Wyalong on the Cricket Ground this morning by 17 points to 16. The Old Boys gave an excellent display…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Night Tennis Courts Matter Again Deferred Park Association's Proposals

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 1

The North Hill Park Association placed further information before the aldermen at last Council meeting in connection with its…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Annual Tennis Tournament

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

Owing to the large increase in the number of entries it was necessary to commence play, where possible, on Friday, and in at least one event to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football COWRA v. GRENFELL

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 3

The game between the above teams for the Bateman Cup attracted a large crowd at the recreation ground yesterday afternoon. Cowra fielded a weak…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →