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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 83

Challenge Accepted But Match Off Hospital Cricket Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 4

Visions of another cricket "find" were dispelled when the local Hospital Board decided to defer the match which it proposed to play…

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Football. Australian Rules. Gunningbland Club Meets

Western Champion · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Gunning-bland Football Club (Australian Rules) was held on Thursday evening, the President, Mr. Buchan, occupying the…

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Sydney Racing Letter Sydney, Monday. Downfall of Limerick

Western Champion · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

The Rawson Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday saw the downfall of a great hore in Limerick, for on his showing it would appear that the great son of…

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Week-end Cricket Last Trials. Teams Selected

Western Champion · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 6

The final trial matches for the Easter cricket carnival, and for the selection of teams against Mailey's Eleven, and the Broken Hill visitors,…

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Local News H.a.c.b.s. Sports Meeting. H. A. ("Tony") Robinson Wins the Double. a Large Gathering and Great Racing. Offigials

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

Patrons: Messrs. John Flinn and P. McGrath. President: Mr. V. G. Smith. Treasurer: Mr. E. S. Lyons…

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Coursing Central-western Fixtures

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

Grenfell: April 10, May 1, June 3, July 9, July 10, August 7, September 11. Forbes: April 3, May 7 and 8 (Great…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

The following will represent Combined 1st Grade against Combined 2nd Grade on No 2 Oval on Sunday next Play to commence at 11 a.m. sharp:—…

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Swimming Baths for Canowindra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

At last meeting of the Boree Shire Council. Cr. C. McCarron presented to the Council a preliminary plan of swimming baths which were…

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Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

A reminder in given that entries for the Easter Tennis Tournament at West Wyalong close on Wednesday next, 27th inst., with the Secretary,…

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Cowra Golf Club Annual General Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 9

The annual general meeting of the Cowra Golf Club was held in the Literary Institute on Thursday night, a large number of members and…

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Pony Races and Trots. Nominations for Easter Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 9

Following are the nominations for the Easter meeting of the Cowra Pony Racing and Trotting Club, which will take place on Wednesday, March 3rd:…

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Interstate Football Australian Rules Code Test Trials at Wagga

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 11

The following article has been sent us from Wagga, with a request for publication:—A big revival of public interest in…

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Our Letter Box To the Editor Cricket Scores. Wattamondara Disagrees

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 10

“Player” writes from Wattamondara:— Sir,—On behalf of the Wattamondara cricketers I wish to make a…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed on the Bland Quandialla Week-end Cricket Wirrinya Defeated the Weather

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

On Friday morning last 82 points of rain fell, which were most welcome. Since, we have been having nice cool nights, although it is still fairly warm…

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Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

The Committee of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club met in the Council Chambers on Friday last. Present: Messrs. C. S. Howarth…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent Forbes in a match against Parkes, at Parkes, on Wenesday, March 27: Nelson, Gaymard, Plunkett…

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Cricket Easter Cricket Attraction. Dwyer's Team

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

Next Friday and Saturday local cricket euthusiasts will have an opportunity of seeing some of Australia's best cricketers in action, among…

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COURSING Opening of Season Fixture Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. Shanahan presided over a meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club on Friday night. Others present were: Messrs. T. Gale, T. Cabot, E. Marsh…

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The Blues. Football Club. Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 12

The annual meeting the Blues' Football Club was held in Mr. J. P. Creith's billiard room o[?]n Sunday morning, when the balance sheet and,…

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Last Trial. Easter Cricket Good Fielding

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 7

Excllent fielding on the part of both teams was a feature of yesterdays match at Woodward. Park between the Possibles and Probables…

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