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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 82

Cricket Giants. Play Golf

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

D. G. Bradman, the maker and breaker of innumerable cricket records, was seen in a new role at the week-end, when he wore plus fours,…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

As a amrk of respect to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Black and family the Sanyd Creek Cricket Club abandoned the match against Wirrinya…

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Swimming Hole. Popular Resort. COOBANG

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 8

The swimming hole at Coobang is a very popular resort, and is well patronised by town and district folk…

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Minnie Golf. Mixed Foursomes

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 13

Following are the four best cards to date in the Mixed Foursomes at the Broadway Links:- E, Seabrook and Miss G…

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TENNIS. N.S.W. Reverse. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 11

After holding the Lynton Cup for 6 years, New South Wales lost it to victoria's in the Interstate tennis matches yesterday…

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Parkes Races. C. Keir Badly Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

Parkes races yesterday were poorly attended. Clarrie Keir met with an accident which could easily have resulted fatally. He was riding…

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CRICKET Grinsted Cup. (By "Not Out.")

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 17

The whirl[?]gig of time inevitably brings many changes in its train, and so we find that to-day Parkes [?]s in official possession of the Grinsted…

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FOOTBALL Cantwell for St. George. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 11

The St. George Football Club has appointed Cantwell as its coach for the ensuing season…

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Bowls Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Great interest is being taken by bowlers in the night competitions which commence to-night on the local green. Play starts at the usual time…

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Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above will be held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening next at 8 p.m…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

Scouts team to meet Mildil on Sunday next at Mildil. Car leaves at 11.30 a.m. J. Fraser, V. Lloy'd A. Gagie., W…

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Orange Races Cup Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

Following are the nominations for the above, to be held next week: — FIRST DAY. Maiden: Cyllene Queen, Penata,…

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GRENFELL Golf Club Officers Harvest Festival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

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

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QUANDIALLA Exciting Cricket Baby's Death

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

At Quandialla Hospital last week, a son was born to Mrs. Martin Keir. The death of Mrs. William Mahon's three-days-old baby girl occurred at…

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Sat. Cricket a Re-Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Owing to a mistake in the draw early in the round, a complete rearrangement of the draw in the Saturday competition has…

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GOOLAGONG Two More Weddings Tennis Court Proposal Gold Hunting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

After a week of excessive heat and dust-storms, a few showers of rain fell on Thursday, and the weather became as cold as…

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AMALGAMATION Forbes Cricket Associations Control of Wickets Ground Maintenance Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of delegates from the various cricket clubs in Forbes, held in the Methodist Hall on Monday night,…

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Football. Poaching Players

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

With the football season approaching the authorities are becoming active with regard to poaching of prominent players. In view of the times…

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Grenfell Golf Associates. Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting of the Associates was held on Friday night last. Present: Mesdames Moore, Mannell, Baird, B, Grriffiths, Edwards…

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RACING. New Legislation. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 10

Important legislation in regard to racing is foreshadowed by Lang Government. It is stated that provision will be…

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