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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 83

Cowra Tennis Club Committee Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

The committee of the above Club met on Wednesday evening. The treasurer outlined the financial position of the Club, which was very…

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CRICKET The Meagher Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

The following team has been chosen to represent West. Wyalong and District against Coudobolin on Sunday next. 21st, for the Noel Meagher Cup…

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Bowls Championship Won by S. L. SCOTTER

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 3

At the week end the singles championship of the Cowra Bowling Club was decided, when S. L. Scotter defeated the State representative, N…

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Football COWRA v. Canowindra. Canowindra Turn the Tables

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 3

The return match between the above teams at Canowindra on Sunday provided a most exciting contest and some good football was…

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Cricket Meeting Termination of Season Medals to be Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, held in the White Tank. Hotel on Friday evening the following were present:—…

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Burrowa Races Saturday’s Results. Handicap to Poppy’s Brother

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

The Burrowa races on Saturday resulted:— Flying Handicap: Collusion 1 ; Kennaqueen 2; Pinion 3. Wells Gift…

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How Golf Is Played

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 7

Now, I belong to a Country Club, Where associates may be had. Who play the game in different ways, From good to very bad…

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St. Laurence's Tennis Club Annual Meeting Officers Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the above, held in the Marist Brothers' School, the following office-bearers were appointed for the ensuing year: Patron…

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Football Notes Canowindra's Visit Orange Activities Taplin's new Job

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 5

Next Sunday's football fixtures on the local Cricket Ground are sure to draw a big crowd, as two teams from Canowindra will…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 6

Inter-town football matches between Eugowra, Forbes, Parkes and Grenfell were decided upon at a meeting of delegates at Tinman's…

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Forbes Races

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 9

Following are the results of yesterday races at Forbes:—Maiden Handicap, 5 fur.: Yarran Dean 9.0 (McLachian) 1; Affairn, 8.11,…

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Coursing Prize N.c.a. Subsidy

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 15

Each year the National Coursing Club gives to one of the Mid-Western Coursing Clubs the sum of £15, to be added to the most representative…

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New Plumpton. on Billabong Creek. Coursing Club's Move

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 10

The Parkes Coursing Club on Tuesday night decided to secure its own ground, and carried a resolution accepting an offer of…

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Tullamore Races Successful Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 9

The Tullamore picnic races were held yesterday, in beautiful weather, and were very successful, passing off without the slightest hitch. The…

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Laughing Stock of Football World

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 6

In his annual report the President of Group 9 (Mr. Flanagan) refers to the matter of salaries for coaches in rather strong language. He says:…

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Likes Football Ald. Fisher's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 1

That he was not opposed to footballers in any way, but rather he had given them every support, was the statement of Aid. Fisher on Friday…

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General News Forbes Picnic Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 6

Following are the entries for the Forbes PicnicP Races on May 9th and 10th:—FIRST DAY…

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Football News. Cmmittee Meeting. Practice To-night

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 16

All intending League players are requested to be on the People's Park ground at 7.30 tonight, Thursday, when they will…

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Football Coach Mr. A. Holloway. Old League Player

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 3

Mr. A. Holloway, who will coach League players in the Parkes district during this season, has had a long experience in League football, being…

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Sydney Racing Letter Sydney, Monday. Is Greenie a Bay?

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 14

On Friday I was present at the Central Police Court when the Greenie case came on and with many others had a look at the mare in the…

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