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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 49 of 75

CRICKET Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 4

Local, cricket enthusiasts are reminded that the annual meeting of the West Wyalong Cricket Association will be held in the Memorial "Hall on…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 6

The Pirate Football Club held a meeting at Cassey's Rooms on Wednesday last for the purpose of electing officers for the coming season…

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TENNIS Date For Trials

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 1

At the Tennis Association meeting held last Monday night, it was decided to hold the Slazenger Cup finals on Sunday, August 12, and the Kelly…

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Football Condo Again Fifield Beaten

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 4

For the past week the football fans have talked of nothing but the football match that took place last Sunday. On Sunday, football was the…

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Coursing

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

The programme for the August meeting of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club is announced, in another column, and includes a Maiden…

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Albert. Tennis Tournament

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 2

A tennis tournament was started at Albert on Saturday last (28th) when some great play was witnessed and some great finishes. The playing of…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative Thursday, August 2nd, 1928. Football Match

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 11

Parkes footballers will visit Condoliolin on Sunday next, to play the Condo team a match for the Moloney and May Shield. The Parkes team will be…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

The C.D.T.A. should shortly be deep in competition matches. France retained the Davis Cup by 4 matches to 1. The surprise…

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Caragabal Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

The first grade team journeyed to Ironbarks last Sunday, and were the. victors by six sets 27 games. Caragabal West second grade defeated the…

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TULLIBIGEAL Tennis Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

On Sunday Ungarie visited the local Courts and had an enjoyable day. The team consisted of eight gents and four ladies. After an interesting…

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Golf COWRA v. GRENFELL

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

The following have been chosen to represent the Cowra Club against a team from Grenfell at the week-end: J. Allerton, A. [?]. Jones, H. Forrest,…

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Tennis Dance In Davys' Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

The dance organised by members of St. Mary's tennis club, which was held in Davy's Hall on Tuesday evening, was attended by between 50 and…

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Football Flashes (By "Look Out"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

With West Wyalong warriors resting, or, for the time being, ruminating in regard to reorganisation the only players left to prate about are the…

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Racing at Condobolin Cup Meeting Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 3

Folowling are nominations for the Condobolin Cup meeting on August 16 and 17:-- FIRST DAY…

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Dubbo Races First Day’s Weights

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

Excellent nominations have been received for the Winter meeting of the Dubbo Racing Club, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and…

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Latest Sporting News Condobolin Races NOMINATIONS

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

The following nominations have been received for the above, which are to take place on August 16th and 17th:—…

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Golf Championship Players Left In Draw For First Round

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

Additional results from Wednesday's piny in the qualifying round of the Forbes Golf Club's championship event are as follows:--…

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Football the Maher Cup. Now Held by Junee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

Junee defeated Wagga in the above on Wednesday by 13 to 6. In the new draw Harden has the first match and Cootamundra the…

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Stars of the Boxing Ring Their Careers in Retirement. Varied Fortunes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 7

Gone Tunney and Tom Heeney clashed for the heavyweight title of the World in America on Thursday last. But what has become of the…

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Week-end Football Attractive Programme Old Boys Against Grenfell

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

Forbes football fans will be provided with a good bill of fare on Sunday next, when Grenfell team will journey to Forbes, to try conclusions with…

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