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 35 of 83

Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

The following players will represent Forbes, against Trundle, at Forbes, on Sunday next, in a pennant golf match: Stinson, Gale, Woods, Emmett,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Tennis is booming in Woodstock at present. The courts are well patronised each week-end. and during the week by keen players. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 9
Also in The West Wyalong Advocate

Young “Witness” in referring to a team of Grenfell footballers failing to keep an appointment: On Anzac Day Grenfell played the same…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Football Flashes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Like the varying swing in the Queen competition, the ultimate winners in the football fixture is now a matter of conjecture…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Forbes Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

Forbes Tennis Club will be represented on Saturday, against St. Laurence's, at the hitter's courts (play to start at 2 p.m.), by: Mrs. N. Barley…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lake Cargelligo Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

Last Sunday was a red letter day for the Lake when Hillston first and second grades tried to lift the [?]asse[?] and F. Hall Cups respectively. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Football Sunday's Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

The following team will represent the "Rosellas" against "Old Boys" at West Wyalong on Sunday next:—Full back, M. Curry; three quarters…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Picnic Races Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

Following are the nominations received for the various events of the Cowra and District Picnic Race Club’s meeting, to be held on 5th June:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tennis Riverview v. WILLOWDEANE

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

On Sunday last a tennis team from the “Willowdeane” Tennis Club, Forbes, visited “Riverview,” Mr. H. Male’s residence, and played a team…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bowls a Visit to the Green

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 10

Last Wednesday afternoon our representative visited the local bowling green and watched the rinks for a few minutes. Despite the chilly and…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Condo Races The Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 4

Following are the nominations for the Condoholin races, to take place lane [?] June 3-- Opening Handicap: Mele[?] Ronnie…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

School Football Entries from Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

Parkes Rugby League has decided to abandon the 9.7 football competition, because Par[?]es High School failed to nominate…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Football Notes District School v. Convent School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

For the second time this season the District School boys inflicted a defeat on the Convent School lads. The match was played on the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Your Poppo Success at Tens Racing at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

The Forbes horse, Your 'Poppo, won his first race since coming back from the unregistered courses, when he scored in the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Picnic Races Cup to Kerlist Successful Meeting Large Attendance at Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

Following a light fall of rain on Tuesday, bl[?]ak, [?]ning weather prevailed on Wednesday for the annual race meeting under the auspices of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football Topics Forbes Team for Grenfell -- THAT £100 COMPETITION -- Country Lads in Sydney -- Eugowra Annoyed -- Old Debts Honored -- Trundle's Knockout Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 10

The Country Week football matches commenced in Sydney on Wednesday. Lower North Coast defeated the Far West team by 17--11…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Rugby Football. Ramblers' Win

Western Champion · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 6

Ramblers defeated Bogan Gate in the "B" grade competition at the People's Park yesterday after a match which was remarkable for the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

At recent trials on the local enclosure, over 40 dogs participated, and as they were all locally owned the future meetings of the local club should be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

The third series of matches in the intertown competition was played yesterday, Parkes meeting Eugowra, and Grenfell meeting Forbes at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →