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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 82

Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 3

The Swimming Carnival, under the auspices of the local branches of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. and C.W.A. was held in the railway dam yesterday…

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General News Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 3

Handicap Singles.—Dun (3) 26 v. Penrose (6) 17. Doubles.—Dun and Weingarth 22 v. Penrose and Howarth 10…

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BOWLS. Singles Championship

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 9

The following matches have been played since our last report: Bayley v. Furze 31—19, Kirk v. McGee 31—24, Webb v. Croft 33—16, Bayley…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 3

The following team will defend the "Pioneer" Cup for the Colts against the Country Juniors on the local wicket on Sunday next:—…

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Football. Season 1931

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 3

Players and intending players of First and Reserve grade with togs are requested to attend training on Sunday next, Newtown Oval at 2.30…

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Western Racing. The Year's Fixtures. APRIL

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 12

Wednesday 1: Forbes J.C. Monday 6 and Tuesday 7: Cowra J.C. Wednesday 6: Coolah J.C…

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Cricket Sportsmanship (By "Not Out.")

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 4

From time to time we hear it said or we read it in print that such an action or such an utterance is not cricket, thereby conveying the…

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RE-ELECTED. Tennis Club Officers MANDAGERY

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 11

The Tennis Club held its annual meeting, when. Mr. E. J. Dunn (President) and Mr. Cliff. Thomson (Secretary) were re-elected…

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CRICKET. Fancy Dress Match. MANDAGERY

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 11

Goambeen cricketers held a fancy dress cricket match against Cranbury on Saturday last and ran out winners. Some of the costumes were…

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Cricket Exciting Finish. Broadway V. High School

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

An exciting finish occurred in a friendly match between Broadway and High School on Woodward Park yesterday afternoon,the former…

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TENNIS Official Opening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

The 1981 season of the West Wyalong Tennis Club will be officially opened on Saturday afternoon next 21st March. The Potion of the Club…

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Ungarie Golf Club Special Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

A special meeting of the Ungarie Golf Club was held in Mr. Henry C. Dryden's office during the week. The chair was occupied by the President…

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QUANDIALLA Boys at Cricket Harvest Festival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

The Bland Methodist Home Mission Harvest Festival service will take place on Sunday evening next, at Quandialla…

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CRICKET In Fancy Dress The Chosen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 10

Teams to play in the Fancy Dress cricket match at the Cricket Ground on Wednesday, April 1, in aid of the Forbes Hospital,…

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CRICKET For Black and White Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

The Black and White knockout competition, conducted by the West Wyalong Cricket Association opened on Sunday last. The conditions of the…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed BEDGERABONG Peculiar Weather Work on P.R.C. Course Cricket Defeat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

The river is slowly returning to the low level it has maintained during the summer months. It came nearly up to the top of the…

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BOWLS. Pennant Competitions

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 7

The preliminary rounds of the Cowra-Grenfell-Young zone A. and B. grade pennant competitions resulted in a win for Young in both grades…

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Football Season 1931

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

The following teams will play a practice match on Sunday next, March 29th, at 3 p.m.:— Blue and Black.—Full-back,…

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Cricket Match. Eugowra

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 3

Eugowra junior cricketers met Reedy Creek on Sunday in a friendly game and suffered defeat by 20 runs. They made a creditable showing,…

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ASSOCIATES. Parkes Golf Club Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Parkes Golf Associates was held in the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Mrs. Bouffler…

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