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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

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EUGOWRA Good Rain Football Commences

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

Splendid rains have fallen here during the last week, totalling about 280 points. Grass is making wonderful headway, and there soon will be an…

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Bogan Gate Races the Nominations

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 14

The following nominations were received for the meeting of the Bogan Gate Jockey Club, to be held on Wednesday, April 3rd:—…

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En Passant Some Cricket Records

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

In the early 80's Mossop, of the Hotham Alberts, playing against the West Melbourne Imperials, took 7 wickets for 1 run…

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FOOTBALL Inter-District Matches Enthusiastic Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

Judging by the attendance at a general meeting of the Forbes Football League on Monday night, the winter sport is going to…

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Football. Under Australian Rules. Parkes Club Formed

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 11

The movement for the formation of an Association Football Club was successfully launched, last night, when there was a very good…

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Racing Sensation "Ring-in" Alleged. Four Orange Men Arrested

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 13

A sensation has been caused in racing circles throughout the State by the arrest, on Monday night, of four prominent Orange turf followers—not…

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COURSING Big Meeting Assured On Saturday &

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 1

The West Wyalong Coursing Club's Easter meeting, on Saturday and Monday should be a huge success. Dogs have already arrived from Sydney,…

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Inter-State Bowls Cowra’s Representative Makes Good

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

On Saturday the Victorian bowlers defeated N.S.W. on Middle Park green, Melbourne, by 105 to 85. The Cowra representative (Mr. N…

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Koorawatha Races Excellent Nominations for Next Week

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

The following excellent entries have been received for next week’s meeting of the Koorawatha Race Club:— Opening Handicap, 6f.: Valgalia,…

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Bowls Young Bowlers Win Coveted South-western Pennant. Parkes Defeats Forbes in All Rinks

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

By defeating Forbes bowlers in all three rinks on Wednesday Parkes did the Young bowlers a good turn, as it left them champions of the…

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Tennis Tournament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 5

Condobolin Tennis Club held an Easter time tournament of handicap events that proved a great success from every viewpoint. The…

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Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 3

West Wyalong Club opened the season with a two days' meeting on Saturday and Monday last. A number of Grenfell dogs competed, and…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

The following team will represent the Seniors against Barmedman [?] Sunday next at West Wyalong, In the deferred competition match. All…

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COURSING Seasbn Opens Successful Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

The West Wyalong Coursing Club opened the season with a two days meeting on Easter Saturday and Monday. The fixture proved highly…

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Football Teams for Next

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Two good games of football should be witnessed on Sunday afternoon next on the old recreation ground. In the big match, Cowra will try…

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Soccer Football Club Formed at Tallmba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

The first annual meeting of the above was held on the 28th March last. There was a large attendance of players and supporters. Keen interest…

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Assistance to Football Club by Businessmen and Residents

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Cowra businessmen and residents have rallied to the aid of the Football Club in a manner that is very gratifying to the committee and…

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The Laws of Football Some of the Latest Rulings

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

Following will be found the first instalment of a number of rulings on the laws of football which we have arranged to publish weekly in…

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Coursing Forbes Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

The Forbes Club opened its season on Wednesday, the bill comprising five stakes. Great interest was taken in the puppy events, the winners…

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Coursing Meet. Wednesday's Fixture

Western Champion · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 9

The Parkes Coursing Club will hold a meeting at the Trotting Track on Wednesday, April 10, when an excellent day's sport is promised…

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