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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 82

Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 6

A special general meeting of the members of the Parkes Golf Club was held in the Shire Chambers last evening. There was a good attendance…

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Tragic Death. Swimming Tragedy. Youth's Spine Fractured

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

The life of one of Forbes' finest youths was cut off short last Saturday afternoon (says the "Western Sun"), when Reg. Bassett, aged 15…

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CRICKET Sidelights on Country Week. (By "Not Out.")

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 13

In view of the many and persistent inquiries of local cricked enthusiasts for information on the incidents of Country Week, I…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Scouts team to meet Waylon on Sunday next 22nd, at West Wyalong. N. Cowan, B. Smith, B. Cooper, B. Emmett, B. Williams, J. Fraser,…

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Cricket Capers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

At a meeting of the Association on Wednesday night, a committee was appointed to make arrangements for a knock out competition on the turf…

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Cricket Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

The competition which was suspended during harvest, will re-commence on Sunday next. A meeting is to be held on Friday…

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Saturday Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

The draw for Saturday is:-- Teachers v. Cumbljowa, at Halpin's Flat. Banks v. Lands, at South Circle…

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BOWLS Country Week Carnival Forbes Players' Fortunes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

In the first round of the Singles Championship of the Country Week Bowling Carnival, A. Prow (Forbes) 21, defeated M. Coen (Yass) 9, at…

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Swimming Baths For Canowindra Shire Council Asked to Move in the Matter. with a View to Giving Work to the Unemployed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

The following letter was read at last meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council from the Secretary of the Canowindra…

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F.J.C. RACES Greenhorn, Takes Main Event McPherson's Five Winners Keir Right Off Double

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

THOUGH misgivings were felt by some, the Forbes Jockey Club's Summer Meeting will, it is expected, return the Club a small profit. Figures were not available this morning, but the secretary was able, to form a, general idea of the…

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Miscellaneous Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

What is believed to be a record score was achieved in a round of the championship doubles, played at Forbes Bowling Green oh Sunday…

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Golf Links

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

Messrs. W. B. Bullock (secretary) and H. Kelly (Club champion) made an inspection of the golf links yesterday, and state that a considerable…

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Miniature Golf. Dalton Way Links

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

In the Ladder competition at the Dalton Way links Mr. A. H. Staines is on the top rung with 31 and Mr. J. Banwell on the second with 32…

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Local News Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the. above club was held on 21st February, and presided over by Mr. H. E. Moore, was one of the most enthusiastic…

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Parkes Races. Summer Meeting. Weights for First Day

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 5

The following weights have been declared for the first day (Wednesday) of the Parkes Jockey Club Summer meeting:…

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Dull Cricket. S.A. v. Victoria. ADELAIDE

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Dull play marked the continuation of the Sheffield match between South Australia and Victor'a at Adela'de Oval. So slow became the scoring…

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West Indies. Sparkling Cricket. Visitors' Good Display. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday enjoyed the exhilarating battting of the West Indies who scored 339 runs in 250 minutes…

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CRICKET Sidelights on Country Week. (Continued from last issue)

Western Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 10

Our next game was against North Coast on the Sydney Cricket Ground No 1. This game was marred by rain, and play did not begin until…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

A team of lady cricketers visited Temora on Wednesday last, and there met a team from Fucawan. The locals were beaten by 108 to 46. Scores are…

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Miniature Golf

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

It is a pity to see the Bowling Club's Miniature Gold links in such a neglected state, practically a play ground for children, in spite of the fact that the…

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