Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 83

TENNIS Police v. St. Laurence Willowdene Defeats Bonnie Doon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

Last week-end the team representing the St. Laurence Club bad a victory over Police on the latter's courts, by 12 sets to 7…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Their 13th Visit Was Lucky Hearty Congratulations From Young to Cowra School Team. Visitors Won Cricket, Tennis and Vigoro. Dance and Social at High School

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

Warm congratulations to the Cowra schoolboys and schoolgirls at their series of victories that day were extended by the Young…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Football Season Big Meeting at West Wyalong District Competition Decided Upon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 2

With a view to the formation of a new governing body for the season 1929. ever forty football enthusiasts met in the Memorial Hall on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed on the Bland Quandialla Week-end Football Locals defeat Bribbaree Personal General

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

Mesdames R. Penfold and T. Hanstock returned from a trip to Sydney, where they have been attending the C.W.A. Conference as delegates for the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

GOLF Handicap Tourneys

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

Stroke handicap tourneys for Indies and men will be played on the local golf links next Thursday afternoon. The men's match will commence at…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rugby League. Yesterday's Practice. Condition Needed

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

Practice matches were held at the People's Park yesterday by the Rugby League, when over 30 players were given a try-out, the coach, A…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

General News Western Racing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 4

Interested persons argue that unless something is done and done mighty quickly, too, to conduct an inquiry into the happenings…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Condo Races The Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

Following are the nominations for Condobolin Jockey Club meeting on Thursday May 2:-- Opening Handicap: Rustic Jim,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Condo Races the Nominations

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 5

The following nominations have been been received for the Condobolin Jockey Club races on Thursday, 2nd May:—…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Football. Australian Rules. Delegates' Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 12

A meeting of the Central-Western (Australian Rules) Football Association was held on Friday night, at the Commercial Bank of Australia, the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

GOLF. C.W. Golf Pennant Association. Roster of Matches. First Round. April 28th, 1929

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

Trundle v. Condobolin, at Condobolin Forbes v. Parkes, at Parkes. Bogan Gate v. Peak Hill, Bogan Gate. May 5th…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ungarie Notes Rugby League Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 1

The opening match at Ungarie for the 1929 season was played last Sunday. A goodly attendance witnessed a well fought out game against a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Golf

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 3

An 18-hole stroke handicap for a trophy presented by Mr. J. Legh, was played on Wednesday and Saturday last, and resulted in a win for Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket Profit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 5

The two Test matches played in Melbourne, and the two games between England and Victoria yielded £36,106, after all local expenses had…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Road to Golf Links

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

Since the Shire saleyards were erected the road to the West Wyalong golf links has been closed, with the result that the Council has been asked by the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

FOOTBALL Friendly Matches Played

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 6

Local football for 1929 received its "baptism" on Sunday, when two match es of a friendly nature were played. A team representing the "old Boys"…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CRICKET Noel Meagher Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

Condobolin successfully defended the Noel Meagher Memorial Cup against West Wyalong and District team at Condobolin on Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football Cowra Wins McLEAY-DUFF Cup. Grenfell Beaten 15 TO 5

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 3

Cowra Pioneers visited Grenfell on Sunday and succeeded in lifting the McLeay-Duff Cup, after a hard and rough, though by no means brilliant,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Big Bowls John Alford Cup Won by Cowra. Mccarthy and Treasure Now South - Western Champion Pair

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 1

The bowling spotlight has again been focussed on Cowra and has singled out this club as being able to hold its own…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Football Clash Australian Rules and Rugby League Use of Peoples' Park

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 8

When the Parkes municipal Council decided to give the Rugby League unrestricted use of the Peoples' Park for the football…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →