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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Racing Rules A.J.C. Notes Secretaries and Stewards

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 1

The A.J.C., in a notice to country race club secretaries, states: "It having come under notice that in connection with many country race…

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THE. Western Champion —AND THE—Parkes District Representative Monday, March 25th, 1929. Forbes Golf Club

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 6

Notwithstanding the rain three car loads of local golfers (including half a dozen Associates) attended the opening of the Forbes golf links on…

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Bowls

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

In the Cowra Bowling Club Championship Mr. Kelly has to play Mr. Treasure, and the winner is to play Mr. Scotter to get into the final with…

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Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

The Secretary advises that the local golf links will be in playing order for Wednesday next, 27th inst. A contract for bunkering the course…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

Get into form ! This is the “straight tip” from Mr. Reub Clayten, Vice-President of the N.S.W. Rugby League, to young…

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Coursing Central-western Fixtures

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 4

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 · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

Owing to the Humbug Greek Cricket Association having to play semi-finals and finals during Easter, that Association is unable to meet a team from…

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Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 1

A final reminder is given that en tries for the Easter tennis tournament close on Wednesday…

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Splendid Athletic Performance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

Thus the [?] “Record” in reporting the St. Patrick’s Day sports: The performance of H. (Tony) Robinson was the outstanding feature of…

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Tennis Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

Entries are rolling in for the Annual Easter Tournament that will be commenced at 11 o'clock next Friday at the Condobolin Tennis Club courts…

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Football Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

At the first general meeting of the Condobolin Football Club, held last Thursday night before a large attendance, the Club brought great credit…

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Bowls CONDO. v. Forbes in B. PENNANT

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

Condobolin played their second match last Wednesday and scored their second win, thanks to Messrs W. Moulder & Co., who set the seal…

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Cricket at Parkes Colin Wald Selected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

It is pleasing to note that Mr Colin Wald, Condobolin's champion batsman and- wicket-keeper, has been chosen to play against Mailey's X1…

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GOLF Holiday' Play

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 8

Local golfing fixtures over the Easter holidays are: Good Friday, 18 holes stroke handicap sweepstakes; Saturday, eclectic handicap; Monday,…

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Round Two Challenge Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 1

Rumors are afoot concerning a return match between Rankin Street and Lachlan Street hotelkeepers. It will be recalled that a game played a short…

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Tullamore Races

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Closing date for the Tullamore Picnic race nominations has been changed from April 1 to April 6…

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Ramblers Football Club

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 11

Members of the Railway seconds of last year met at the Railway Institute last week, when it was decided to change the name of the Club…

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Rugby League. Committee Meeting. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 15

The first meeting of the newlyelected committee of the Parkes Rugby League was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, when…

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BOWLS Young Wins Pennant Yesterday's Match

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Young Bowling Club won this season's South-Western Bowling Association's pennant. Forbes filled second place with…

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Football Coach. Seven Applicants

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 7

Applications from seven aspirants for the position of coach to the Parkes Rugby Football League were read out at Tuesday's committee meeting, but,…

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