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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 1

The following team has been chosen to represent West Wyalong District aganist Temore at the latter centre to day (Tuesday) Car leaves White Tank…

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Wamboyne Picnic Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 1

The annual race meeting under the ausp[?]ces of the Wamboyne Picnic Race Club is being conducted to-day (Tuesday): Splendid nominations…

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Ungarie Picnic Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 1

The Initial race meeting of the Ungarie Picnic Race Club will be held on Anniversary Day, 26th January. There Will be a good programme of…

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Boxing Contest Ihlen Defeats Morick (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 1

An Oslo cable states that the Norwegian, Ihlen, knocked out the New Zealander, George Morick, in the second round…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 3

The following are the team, representing the Forbes C. C., picked to play against the Excelsiors, on Saturday, on the Forbes Cricket Ground:…

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Forbes Races

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 8

Forbes Jockey Club will, held its next Fixtures on Wednesday and Thursday January 16 and 17. Nominations close on Tuesday January 8. The…

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Cricket. Condobolin V. Parkes. Baby Win for the Visitors

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 11

Condobolin and Parkes cricketers met on Woodward Park on New Year's Day, the match resulting in a victory for the riversiders. Condo…

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A.j.c. Races. Summer Meeting. Cup Won by Donald

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 9

The A.J.C. Summer Cup meeting was concluded on Boxing Day (Dec26th). The racing was of a very high order. The Newcastle gelding,…

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Nice Profit Coursing Club's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

The Forbes Coursing Club, which was not in a good financial position last year, can look forward to 1929 with renewed hope…

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Big Tennis Higgs Beats Kalms

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

Playing in the Australia v. British Isles tennis match in Sydney on Thurs day, Fred Kalms (West Wyalong) put up a wonderful fight against E…

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MONWONGA The Anglers Cricket News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

The holiday season passed with fair weather, it not being as hot as was expected. Most of our residents attended the…

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Records Broken Orange Races The Takings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

Previous records in regard to attendances were broken at this week's Orange J.C. fixture. On New Year's Day, the takings at…

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EUGOWRA Hotelkeeper Leaving Holiday Cricket Water Shortage

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

Xmas, with the New Year holiday period, passed off very quietly. The cricketers were very active during the vacation, several playing in…

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Cricket Team to Defend Bateman Cup Next

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 7

The following team has been selected to represent Cowra Juniors in the Bateman Cup match against Canowindra on Sunday next: L. Twigg…

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Cricket Reminiscenses Old Time—from the Early Fifties

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 7

The perfection which now prevails with respect to pitches through preparation, rolling, and careful attention, the precision observed in the…

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Xmas Races C.J.C. Meeting. a Successful Fixture

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

The first day of the Cowra Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting was held on Boxing Day in beautiful weather. The attendance was very good…

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Warwick Farm Races "Advocate" Selections Maiden Hp.— 6 Furlon[?]s

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

First Division (1 p.m.) Pecunia, 1; Nymissa, 2; S[?]arlike 3. FARM STAKES—1 Mile (1,25) Tully, 1 Eubul, 2; Godfrey 3…

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Cricket Competition

Western Champion · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4

Future matches for the Arnold Cup, Kelly Cup and Sheedy Cup competitions, are as follows:—KELLY CUP…

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Cricket. the English Tour

Western Champion · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4

The following programme for the tour of the English cricketers during the 1928-29 season has been approved by the Board of Control:—…

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Bowls Holiday Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 3

The Cowra Bowling Club conducted a very successful tournament during the Xmas holidays, but owing to thelarge number of entries some of…

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