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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 82

Cricket Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

The main feature of the match at South Circle Park, between Teachers and Methodists, on Saturday last, was the splendid batting exhibition given…

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Cricket Capers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

Further things are in the air concerning the squabble between the Council and Cricket Association about the expense of the turf wicket at…

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W.W. Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of members will held in the Memorial Hall on (Wednesday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Members and intending members are…

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Saturday Cricket The Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

Following is the draw for the Saturday Afternoon competition for tomorrow: School v. Teachers at Turf wicket…

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W.W. Golf Club Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The annual meeting of members of the West Wyalong Golf Club was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday night last. The chair was…

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After Parkes Races Racehorses Sold

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 7

Les Blunder, a six-year-old gelding, by Algol out of Israelite, owned by Mr. C. Day. which ran second in the Novice Handicap at Parkes on…

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Cricket Carnival Forbes Easter Matches Dance and Dinner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

Forbes should witness some good cricket at Easter-time, when a four-days' competition series is to be staged between teams from…

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Miniature Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

The finals of the miniature golf competition will be played on Tuesday night at the Gren-Golf course, when there should be some exciting…

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Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 7

A special general meeting of the Club was held on Thursday evening last, Mr. A. E. Fox occupying the chair. A letter was accepted for work…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Grenfell Golf Club was held on the 6th, inst., when final arrangements were made for the opening, which will…

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Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Parkes Tennis Cluqb was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, when the President, Mr. W. E…

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General News Swimming Carnival. at Old Glenelg

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 3

Much disappointment was caused when a heavy thunderstorm spoilt a good afternoon's sports at Mr. B. Priddle's dam on Old Gienelg, a…

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BOWLS. Singles Championship. Draw for

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

The following players have been drawn to play on Wednesday next, March 12, in the first round of the Club's singles championship:…

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RACQUETEERS. Tennis Revival. MANDAGERY

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Tennis enthusiasts are now looking to their racquets, for a meeting of the Club in to be held on the courts at 3.30 on Friday afternoon, when…

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Miniature Golf. Dalton Way. Men's Singles

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 10

The semifinals will be played on Tuesday night, when the following competitors meet: W. Clark plays M. Johnson…

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Country Cricket. Albert V. Tottenham. Tottenham

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Albert succeeded in regaining the "Times" Cup from Tottenham in a match played at the week-end. The scores were:…

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Country Cricket Reedy Creek V. Gumble. Mandagery

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Reedy Creek journeyed to Gumble on Saturday for a game of cricket, and defeated them on the first innings with a score of 81 (of which G…

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Cricket "Wongalea Wonder" Forbes Beaten in Game of Thrills. Parkes still Displays Grinsted Cup

Western Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 10

Yesterday at Woodward Park, before the greatest crowd seen at a cricket match in Parkes for years, Parkes successfully defended the Grinsted Cup against Forbes, the challengers. Forbes team was locally regarded…

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Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Golf Associates will be Held the Memorial Hall on Monday 23rd inst., at 3 p.m. Members and intending…

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St. Barnabas Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

The Annual Meeting of St. Barnabas Tennis Club will be held at the Rectory on Friday next at 8 p.m. Members and and intending members…

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