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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 40 of 75

Greenethorpe Races Cyllene Chief Wins a Treble. a Very Successful Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

On Wednesday a very successful race meeting was held at Greenethorpe The attendance was large and the racing close and exciting…

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Coursing Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 2

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

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 2

On Sunday the Grenfell Club visited Young. The day was cold, but improved during the afternoon. In the morning a stroke handicap…

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Caragabal Football

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 3

Caragabal played the Wyalong reserve team on the home ground last Sunday. The scores were 29 to 8 in favor of Caragabal…

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Local and General Koorawatha Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 2

At Koorawatha coursing meeting on Wednesday last, there was a good attendance. The day was ideal for coursing, and there were some close…

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The Turf Cowra Races

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 3

Following are the first day's nominations for Cowra J. C. meeting on July 4th. 5th. Opening handicap, 6 furs.: Thicette,…

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Football Has Orange “Slipped?”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 1

As far as football is concerned the answer to the above query is undoubtedly “Yes.” Cowra fans were keenly…

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TENNIS Exhibition Games by Stars

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the West Wyalong Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon last, when Messrs F. Kalms, K. Poulton, J…

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Cowra Golf Club Bathurst Easily Defeated

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 3

The members of the Bathurst Golf Club visited Cowra on Sunday last and were welcomed by the President and members…

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Verdict for £1075 Junee Fire TENNIS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 7

Joseph Porter, motor car painter and repairer, of Junee[?] was last week awarded £1075, the full amount claimed by him under insurance policies in…

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Aussies Beaten by American Tennis Stars (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 1

A London message states that in the finals of the Queen's Club tennis championships Tilden and Hunter (America) beat Hopman and…

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Cycle and Athletic Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

The above Club's movements are creating a deal of local interest, and at the next meeting the question of holding their initial sports meeting…

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Rugby League

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 5

A good crowd assembled at the local oval last Sunday waiting in rain for the arrival of Ungarie footballers. The expected visitors (I have reason…

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Golf

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 7

In ideal golfing weather, play for the Fitzsimmons Memorial Cup (stroke Handicap) was advanced another stage on Sunday afternoon…

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Football Challenge

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

The challenge issued by the Federals to the play the Old Boys at the Cricket Ground next Sunday has been accepted. The proceeds of the gate…

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Golf the Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 9

A meeting of the ladies was held last Thursday night at Moloney and May's Sports Depot. The following were elected office bearers for this…

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Coursing Club Saturday Fixture Mooted Koorawatha Objects Tin Hare Syndicate's Cheque

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. Shanahan presided over a meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club on Monday night. Others in attendance were Messrs. R. Ryan, G. Adams…

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Will Carry on Troublous Times in Tennis Association Some Matches Condemned as Farcial Delegates Outspoken

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 5

"We, the undersigned, are desirous of calling a special meeting of the Association for the purpose of ending the competition." (Signed) H. G. Smith, secretary of Bonnie Doon Club; Norman Hudson, secretary of Woonona Club; and R. McFarland,…

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Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

The programme has been issued by the Grenfell and District Coursing Club for the Great Central-Western Cup Meeting, to be held on Tuesday…

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Football Match

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 11

The following players have been selected to represent Parkes in next Sunday's try-out game, against a team selected from Trundle and Peak Hill…

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