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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 83

Cricket Easter Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Cricket enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Mr. Chappie Dwyer is fringing a team of first-grade playerS—cluding many noted men—to…

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Sydney Racing Letter Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 12

Saturday last saw the downfall of some wonderful favorites which had looked very much like certaintines—Mollison in the Newmarket, the…

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Coursing Club Improving Plumpton N.C.A. Disqualifications

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. Shanahan presided over a meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club on Friday night. Others in attendance were Messrs. J. Hugo, E. Marsh, F…

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Eugowra Races. Good Nominations

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 9

The following nominations have been received for the races on the 6th inst:— Maiden Handicap.—Lady Aline, Win…

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Parkes Tennis Club Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Parkes club, which was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening,…

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Cricket Cup Saturday Afternoon Competition Teachers Should Win

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 3

Teachers are virtually winners of the Saturday Afternoon Cricket Competition. They played a draw with Banks on…

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Easter Cricket. First Trial Team. Names of Players

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

The following players have been chosen to play in the first of the series of trial games arranged by the Parkes Cricket Association to assist…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative Monday, March 4th, 1929. Catholic Tennis Club

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 6

A meeting of the Catholic Tannis Club was held in Friday night last, when it was decided after some debate to take over the four courts…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

The Town and District Team will visit Condobolin next Sunday in guest of the Noel Meagher Memorial Cup. The following learn has been…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 1

The match on Sunday—West Wyalong Colts versus West Wyalong Sen ior—resulted in a draw. The Colts made 206, of which A. Kins compiled…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 6

In the first round of the Pennant Competition being played between Forbes--Parkes--Condobolin in the B Grade, Condobolin played Parkes, at…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 6

With the winter approaching, much interest is being taken in the prospects of the forthcoming football season. Since it has become known that…

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Big Success Manildra Swimming Pool

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the Manildra Swimming Carnival, visitors and competitors coming from all the district…

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A Cricket "Star."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

Hughie Davidson, who is wicket-keeping for the N.S.W. team in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, put up a great…

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Has Won 738 Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 6

Les Griffiths (well-known jockey), who was one of the victims in the smash in the Summer Handicap at Parkes last Wednesday must hold…

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Forbes Golf Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Forbes Golf Club was held in the Town Hall last night. Dr. McLean, occupied the chair…

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Parkes Races Barratta Wins Well Werombie Killed in Smash

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 10

Good fields, a large attendance and splendid racing characterised the summer meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club, which opened on…

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100 TO 1 Pop Griffiths' Best Victory Has Won 738 Races

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 3

Les Griffiths (well-known jockey) who was one of the victims in the smash in the Summer handicap at Parkes, must hold the record for…

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Coursing Club

Western Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 11

The dance held by the Parkes Coursing Club in West's Hall on Wednesday, February 13, was a profitable affair for the Club, £15/12/8 being…

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Report of Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen,— During the playing season the three courts were well used by members on Wednesdays, Saturdays and…

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