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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 83

Football. New Club Formed. "Old Boys of St. Jarlath's."

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

A meeting to form a football club was held at St. Joseph's Schoolroom on Sunday, when there was an attendance of about 50 intending…

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Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

The following players have been selected to represent the West Wyalong Old Boys Rugby Football Club on Sunday next, the 21st inst…

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Bowls Rink Championship

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

At Cowra bowling green to-day the champion rink final was played, and at time of going to Press the scores were as under:—…

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Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

At the final meeting of the local cricket club, held on Saturday night, under the presidency of Mr. W. J. Kenna, it was decider, to open up…

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Wattamondara FOOTBALL

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

The local football club has been definitely established with Mr. J. Anderson as president, Mr. R. Bassett as hon secretary, and Messrs…

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The Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 7

It is anticipated that the Forbes Jockey Club will make a slight profit on this week's fixture. The gate takings on the two…

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Coursing Grant "Representative Stake" Parkes Decides

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

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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FOOTBALL £100 Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 3

The Parkes Rugby League has engaged the services of Mr. A. Hollcway (Drummoyne) as coach for the season. The League is offering a purse of £100…

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FOOTBALL Some Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

The form of the local players in their two matches against Canowindra is very gratifying to supporters of the game. Though beaten on the…

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Football Teams for

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

The following players have been selected to represent Cowra v. Grenfell (at Grenfell) on Sunday next for the McLeay-Duff cup: Full-back, W…

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Football "Coach" None Appointed Locally

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

At the football meeting on Monday evening in the Memorial Hall, Mr. A. Ogilive stated that in an interview with Mr. "Dutchy" Anderson recently…

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Pennant Golf Cup Teams Delegates Meet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

Messrs. S. Gale and J. Hunter represented Forbes at a meeting of the Central Western Golf competition committee, at Parkes, on Wednesday night…

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Grenfell Interesting Wedding C.W.A. Ball Coursing Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday afternoon last, to witness the marriage of Miss Vera Newham, of Grenfell, to…

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CHEA[?] Football Rights Ge for £6

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

The 'Temora Rugby League Football Club rights wore disposed of on Saiurday for £6, which is the smallest amount received by the club since the…

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Collapsed on Football Field. After Drinking Water

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

During the intermission of the first-grade league football match at Forbes on Sunday, W. Hill, one of Forbes’ best players, suddenly…

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Swimming Baths to be Constructed Local Business Man Applies for Permission

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 10

At last Monday night’s meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council Mr. J. P. Hyde wrote advising the Council that he had purchased a block of…

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Every Day Races this Week "Stipes" Busy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

The starters at the Forbes meeting on Wednesday and Thursday were hot as numerous as at recent local fixtures…

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Humbug Creek Cricket Association Final at Weja

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

The final of the above Ass [?]ation will be played on Sunday next 20th April at 11 a.m. at We[?]s between Lake Cargelligo and Tullibigeal, In…

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Garema Residents Indignant About Condition of School FOOTBALL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

On 14thinst., Wirrinya played Garema, at Garema. The local team proved victorious by 7 points to 3. Mr. Normer Walker, of Wirrinya…

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WIRRINYA Picnic Race Club Office-Bearers Elected FOOTBALL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

The Wirrinya team journeyed to Garema on Sunday After a fast and fairly even game, Garema was victorious by 7 to 3…

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