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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 27 of 82

Football Flickers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Committeeman P. A[?] voiced [?] general complaint at last meeting of Forbes Club, when he [?] to the long second half of the [?]ame against…

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Dubbo Races

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 7

Winners at Dubbo races yesterday were: Hawk Moth (w.o.) ; Whirler (5/4) ; Cup: Imperialist (6/1), Cassan, Cylanta; Memagong (5/4);…

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Dubbo Races Imperialist's Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Dubbo Cup meeting opened yesterday, but to-days racing is likely to be postponed on account of rain. Results: Opening Handicap: Hawk Moth,…

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Boxing a Battle Royal Huggett v. Lewis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

What promises to be a battle royal is billed for Forbes Stadium to-morrow night, when Tommy Huggett, well-known to local…

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GOOLAGONG Hospital Cases Football Starts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

The weather during the last week has been warm and pleasant. There is an abundance of grass and stock are in splendid…

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Football Important Rulings on the Game

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

As has been our custom for several years past we have made arrangements for an expert to supply us with the latest rulings…

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Football Sunday's Games Pilsener Shield Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

At the Cricket Ground on Sunday, Parkes footballers will attempt to lift the Toohey's Pilsener Shield from Forbes. It…

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Wednesday Football to Boom in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 8

Cowra will have its first Wednesday afternoon match on May 13th, when a combined team from Bendick Murrell will visit Cowra for a Cup…

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Gunning Gap Meeting of Golf Club Opening Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

Members and associates of the Gunning Gap Golf Club held a combined meeting on the links before play commenced at the…

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Ungarie Races Successful Meeting McCormick's Treble

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

The Ungarie All Heights Race Club bold its inital meeting on Wednesday last in perfect weather. The meeting was set down for the previous…

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FOOTBALL For K.B. Lager Cup Win for Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 7

On Sunday last Girral Rugby leam jpurney to Ungarie with the intention of lifting the "K.B. Lager" Cun. and although they showed a vast…

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Greenethorpe Football. Greenethorpe Defeat Koorawatha by 3 to nil

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

On Sunday last Koorawatha visited Greenethorpe in hopes of beating the locals, but again failed. Koorawatha were weakened by three…

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Bowls Stirring Contest for Country Championship. Victory for McNEILL, of Hamilton

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

It was a coincidence that C. McNeill, of Hamilton Club, Newcastle district champion, and Norman Nose, of Cowra Club,…

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COURSING G.W.P. Stake to Forbes Parkes Takes Resch's Cup Lola Limes and Maroon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 8

Forbes Coursing Club's Great Western Puppy Stake and Resch's Cup meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, was…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a bogey handicap was held, in which quite a number took part, but we are unable to give detailed results owing to…

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General News Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

The Grenfell Club will open the season on Wednesday next with a four event programme, nominations for which close at 8 o'clock to-night…

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Miscellaneous Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

On Thursday a rink of bowlers from Forbes visited Grenfell for the purpose of inspecting the top dressing plant of the local club. In the…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

Young easily defeated Grenfell yesterday, the local team being considerably weakened by the absence of Mick Crowe, who only played for ten…

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Golf Notes

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 7

Mr. G. R. Gaffney, golf professional, will visit Parkes on Wednesday next, 13th inst., and will remain here for about a week. Enquiries as to terms,…

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Swimming Pool at Bogolong?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Council on Thursday night a plan was submitted whereby a beautiful swimming pool could be constructed at the…

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