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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1930

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 82

To the Editor Speeding Up the Rugby League Code. Suggested Alteration of “Knock-on” Rule

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 7

“Leagueite” writes: Sir,—With the revival of the Union game and the Increasing popularity of Soccer and Australian Rules, it has…

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Sporting & General. Greenethorpe Cricket. Local Xi. Win B-grade Comp

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 3

Greenethorpe cricket team won the B-grade competition in the Y.D.C.A. Association Competition narrowly by one point from the Thuddungra…

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Gossip of the Day Wool Quotes 40 Years Ago-—road Transport for Sheep -- Cub Commissioner's Visit 'To Forbes -- P.P. Board Recor- - C.W.A. Building Operations -- Wyalong Football Fans Are Keen Further Appeals Over Orange Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

Residents at West Wyalong take their football affairs in a serious spirit judging by the proceedings at the annual meeting of the League at that…

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Golf Notes. Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 12

The official opening of the new links will take place on Wednesday afternoon next; a large number of representatives of inter-district clubs la…

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Forbes Golf Club

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 12

The links of the club were formally opened on Saturday afternoon, when In addition to a large number of local players and associates were players…

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Local and General Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 2

The Swimming and Athletic Carnival to be held at Mr. Bert Griffith's dam. Bimbi road, promises to be a most successful outing…

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Tennis. Parkes Club

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 6

The Parkes Tennis Club opened the season on Saturday with an attendance of 40 players, which indicates a prosperous season. It seems as…

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Catholic Tennis Club

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 6

The Catholic Tennis Club at Woodward Park opened for the season yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members, with…

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Bowls Final

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 4

The final of the Forbes Bowling Club's singles championship was won by Dr. Broadbent. He gave a good exhibition to defeat H. Moriarty by 31…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

A trial game between the Pioneers and Ex-Students was played on Sunday last, which resulted in a win by 15 to [?] for the latter. However,…

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St. Laurence Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

The St. Laurence Tennis Club commenced its season on Sunday when several members indulged in practice. The following will represent St…

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FOOTBALL Our Boys' Practice

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 4

Members of the Our Boys' Football Club indulged in their first practice runs at South Circle Park on Sunday. The following players were seen in…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

Condobolin successfully defended the Moloney May Cup against Melrose on Sunday. Melrose were all out for the small score of 66. G. Fitzgerald…

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Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 2

The cold snap upended all arrangements made for the Hospital Swimming Carnival held at Mr. Bert Griffith's dam yesterday afternoon…

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Parkes Rugby League. Adjourned Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 1

Mr. E. McGlynn presided at the adjourned annual meeting of the Parkes Rugby League, held at the Commercial Hotel on Monday evening…

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Nasty Surprise on Golf Links

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 3

Three gentlemen, correctly attired in plus tours, and with, bags slung over their shoulders, went golfing at links four and a half miles out of…

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GOLF. Tullamore Club. Season Opens. Tullamore

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 5

In ideal weather the local links were opened for the season on March 26, visitors being present from most of the neighboring clubs, and a very…

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Bogan Gate Golf Club. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 11

There was a good attendance of committeemen fit the golf meeting on Thursday night. It was decided not to join the pennant matches for this…

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General News Grenfell Golf Club. Fixtures for April

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 7

Wednesday, 9th: Opening of club Mixed foursome. Sunday 13th: Stroke Handicap. Sunday, 27th: Members v…

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GOLF. Opening of Parkes Links The Mayor's Generous Gifts

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 6

The new local golf links were officially opened by the Mayor (Ald. Gedd[?]) yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of local players…

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