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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 82

Still Unbeaten Cowra Footballers Have Now Won Eight Matches Straight. Cricket Score Put Up Again- St Weak Bendick Murrell Team. First Match for the Hutchison Gold Cup

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

With the laudable idea of endeavoring to foster mid-week football Mr. W. G. Hutchison, the well known local Jeweller,…

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Coursing Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Mas held on Saturday night. Present: Messrs. W. McCabe, C. Smith, C. Spackman. A. Coble, J. Fogarty,…

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General News Coursing Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Among the visitors at Grenfell's opening meeting on Wednesday were Mr. Tom Bergin (Koorawatha), one of the best supporters of coursing in…

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Tennis Tournament. Eugowra

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The Tennis Tournament is now over. It was a huge success and drew crowds daily. Canowindra tournament in a week or so will…

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£100 Football Knockout. Record Entries Anticipated

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

King's Birthday Week-end, Sunday and Monday, June 7th and 8th, promises to be a gala day for Coonabarabran, as the local football club are…

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Football Parkes Defeat Trundle. Short a smart Half

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 10

"Critic" regrets that not being quite free from an attack of 'flu he was obliged to send an understudy to this important match, which was patronised very well despite the dull grey afternoon. In addition to Trundle players,…

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Parkes Races. Second Day. Thelma's Fortune Wins Handicap

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 6

The second day of the Parkes Jockey Club's race, postponed from Thursday, took place on Saturday in fine weather, but…

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Football New Players for Grenfell. Jack Toohey and Harris Arrive

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Jack Toohey, former Grenfell coach and Harris, the brilliant South Sydney five-eighth, arrived this morning, and will be seen in action next Sunday…

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Football South-western Competition. Grenfell Defeat Burrowa 11 to 5

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

It was very gratifying to see the improved form of Grenfell yesterday, no doubt their defeat by Young on Sunday of last week acting as a tonic…

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Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

On the 17th inst. a team from Mildil Visited West Wyalong and met the St. Mary's team on the latter's courts. A very enjoyable day's, tennis resulted in…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4
Also in The West Wyalong Advocate

Grenfell expects to field a very strong side on Sunday week against Cowra, when they will be strengthened by two first grade players from…

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Golf Associates at Play

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 3

Last week’s bogey competition was won by Mrs. Jarratt. (7 down), while the B-grade went to Mrs. O’Brien (8 down)…

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Tennis Cowra Catholics v. Darby’s Falls

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

D. Bateman and West v. O. and Clarrie Markham 6-2, 0-6; v. P. Newham and Clive Markham 6-3, 6-3; v. S.Newham and B. Howarth 6-2…

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Football Monteagle Defeat Greenethorpe by 23 to Nil

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

On Sunday last Monteagle played at Greenethorpe and were successful, winning easily by 23 to nil. The first half saw some very brilliant…

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Football Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

Next Sunday the much debated Group Shield battle is the star League attraction of the Central West. Parkes (present holders) and Condobolin will…

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Football CONDO. v. FORBES

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

About 20 car loads of enthusiasts journeyed to Forbes with Condobolin footballers last Sunday, when they attempted to lift the Haddon Shield anl…

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Golf Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 9

Mr. J. Morrison was the winner of yesterday afternoon's 18 hole handicap stroke competition, returning the hest gross and nett card…

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Bowls at Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

In a closely contested game Maginn beat McLennan in the "A" grade Championship by 31 to 29. The "A" grade championship should…

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Rugby League. Committee Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

At the weekly meeting held at Stevens' Hotel on Tuesday night those present were Messrs. L. M. Phelan (President), G. V. Doyle, J…

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