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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 38 of 83

Athletic Club Forbes to Have One Enthusiasts Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 June 1929 · page 2

There is every indication that within the next few days, an athletic club will be formed in Forbes, and in time will be able to hold its own with the…

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Football Burrowa Rugby League Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

Monday was a big day in Burrowa, three football matches being played and a monster ball being held at night. The first match was Public…

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Golf

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

The following is the result of the 18 and 12-hole stroke handicap, held last Thursday. The competition was won by Mrs. B. Jones and Mrs…

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Rugby Union Meeting of Cowra Enthusiasts

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the local devotees of the Rugby Union Code was held in Simeon’s Hall on Saturday evening last, and it was decided to form a…

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Cowra’s Annual Tennis Tournament a Big Success in Glorious Weather G. Ball Again Singles Champion. Miss Tierney (Young) Best Lady Player

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 1

There can be no doubt that this year’s tournament was an improvement on previous ones, Not only were the arrangements well organised, but there was also a general improvement in the standard of play in all divisions, both championship and handicap…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 7

Trundle staged a Knockout Cup Competition on Monday last, for which six teams competed, namely Forbes, Bogan Gate, Fifield,…

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"Golf Widows"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 4

Hollywood and Tia Juana in Mexico furnish the background for Columbia's Master Picture, "Golf Widows," which is the attraction at the. Strand…

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Condo Golf Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 6

The Golf Club promises to have the the most successful season on record. By purchasing the links & having the club house shortly to be erected, the…

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Payne's Win Golf at Bathurst

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 5

The Western District Golf Championship, at Bathurst, was won by Don. Payne, who returned two cards totalling 71 and 69…

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Trundle Races The Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 4

The following nominations have been received for the Trundle Jockey Club races on Friday next:-- Opening Handicap: Meleese,…

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HONESTY Best Policy Football Club Agrees

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 8

Considerable discussion occurred at a meeting of the Forbes Football Club last night, relative to remuneration to two players…

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Football Topics Sydney Men's Visit--cowderoy Left Cowra Quietly-- Dubbo Is Happy-- Last Sunday's Form-- Trundle's Knock-out Contest -- When Ref. Ryan Felt Tired

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 3

The visit of Sydney and Orange teams to Forbes last week-end will tend to stimulate interest in both codes--Aussie Rules and…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 2

Grenfell seniors defeated Bendick Murrell on Sunday (23/6) on the local ground. This game proved to be hard, but not by any means brilliant…

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Rugby League. Committee Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 6

A meeting of the Rugby League Committee was held at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday evening, the members present being Messrs. Doyle…

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Tennis News Church of England Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 3

A very pleasant day was spent at the above club on Monday last, when the Patroness, (Mrs. Arthur Jones) entertained the members at an…

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Football and Sports

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 13

The "knock out" football competition, held on Monday, was a great success. Six teams competed, and the football games were strenuously…

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Associates Golf at Bathurst

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 11

Mrs. Willis, Miss Kendall and Miss Newbigging attended the Associates Championships meeting at Bathurst on Tuesday, Wednesday and to-day…

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Tennis. the Mazoudier Cup

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 13

Following is the draw for the Mazoudier Cup:—2nd Round.—June 9. Railway v. Parkes I,, at Railway…

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Sydney Racing Letter Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 9

Owing to the wet weather the Ascot pony meeting was postponed on Saturday, so that there was a larger crowd than usual at Canterbury, when…

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GOLF. C.W. Golf Pennant Association. Roster of Matches. Second Round. 30th June

Western Champion · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 8

Condobolin v. Trundle, at Trundle. Parkes v. Forbes, at Forbes. Peak Hill v. Bogon Gate, at Peak Hill. July 14 th…

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