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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 55 of 75

Sydney Racing Letter. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 1

Saturday was a bad day for punters at Rosehill, but the racing was interesting insomuch as a number of the Spring candidates were in action…

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Rugby League. Coach to Be Appointed. Wednesday Afternoon Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

The usual meeting of the Parkes Rugby League was held on Tuesday evening when those present were Messrs. E. J. McGee (in the chair), C…

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Parkes District News Albert. Tennis Tournament

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 14

A great day's tennis was witnessed on Saturday. Mr. T. M'Laughlin was the winner and he played some splendid tennis. The final was a great…

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Big Football. Thanks From the League

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

We have received the following letter from Group XI. District, N.S.W., Rugby Football League: "At the instructions of the…

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THE Western Champion —AND THE—Parkes District Representative Thursday, August 23rd, 1928. Golf Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

An 18-hole bogey competition was played on the local links yesterday for a trophy (value £1/1/0) given by Mr. Hy. Kelly. There were 12…

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Coursing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The coursing meeting, held on the local ground on Wednesday, was unfortunately marred by unpleasant weather, intermittent dust clouds…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

Owing to the lateness of the season and the unsustained interest, it is feared that the proposed Association and competition will have to…

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Caragabal Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Caragabal West's "A" grade defeated Grenfell last Sunday, on the home courts, by G sets. Caragabal West "B" graders…

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Bicycle Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Great enthusiasm was shown last Saturday amongst the local riders for the trophies presented by Mr. J. Smith (of the Central Hotel) for…

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Cricket Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

At a well attended meeting of delegates from all parts of the district, it was decided to form a District Cricket Association. Mr. A. B. Grellman is the…

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Tullisigeal Tennis Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

During the week end the local club successfully defended the Snowdon Cup against the Lake Railway team. A pleasant day was spent. Next…

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FOOTBALL The Tinman Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

On our local ground on Sunday the following team will represent West Wyadong against Forbes for the Tinman Cup:—…

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Football Flashes "By Look Out."

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

That old story about the ill-wind, etc., was verified to a nicety on Sunday. The "Moons" think there's whips of truth in the…

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W.W. Racing Club Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

At the Globe Hotel on Friday evening, 17th inst., the anual general meeting of the West Wyalong and District Racing Club was held, at which the…

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Grenfell Races Nominations for Show Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

Following are the nominations for the Grenfell Jockey Club’s Show meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday of next week:—…

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Football Facts Some Rulings by League Referees’ Assn

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

The following rulings on some knotty questions should be of interest to football fans :— Question: “B” full-back has kicked…

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Cricket a New District? Country Week Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

That the area from which the southern team was selected for Country Week cricket was much too large, with the headquarters, Goulburn,…

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Sydney Racing. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 7

There is no doubt about the fact that Reonui is a versatile equine. Last Easter he won at nine furlongs at Randwick, was second in City…

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TENNIS. Mazoudier Cup Competition

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 12

In the knock-out round played yesterday, Deep Lead was successful in reaching the semi-final, defeating Parkes III. 10 games, and Parkes IV. by…

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First Night Tennis Courts

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

The electrical contractor to the Municipal Council has completed the work of wiring the first night tennis courts in Forbes, and the job was…

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