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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 82

Football Lyndhurst Play a Good Game Against’ Strong Cowra Side. Latter Win by 15 to 3

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday last a strong Cowra team visited Lyndhurst, and after a rough and uninteresting game, in which the visitors did not appear to…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed BEDGERABONG River Overflows Banks School Teacher Departs Tennis Victory

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 3

The river has caused a great deal of concern during the past few weeks. Knowing of the rain at Cowra and further up, all knew…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

ing practically the whole of the opposing team scored. It was a wonderful piece of work by Lewins. Toohey converted…

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Orange Races

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

The following are the nominations for the Hospital races, on Saturday, May 31:—Staff Handicap, 6fur.: Lady Pilot,…

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COOKAMIDGERA. Tennis Tournament

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 8

The mixed doubles tennis tournament, held on Saturday week, May 16, was a great success, both socially and financially, and the glorious day…

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TENNIS. Railway v. Catholic Club

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

A match between the Railway and Catholic Tennis Club, played on the Raiiway courts yesterday, was won by the Catholic Club by 20 sets to…

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CRICKET. (By "Not Out")

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

Now that the cricket season has finished with Kia-Ora winning the Sheedy Cup, Alectown the Kelly Cup and Broadway the Arno'd Cup, and…

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Football Group Xi Shield Condobolin Defeat Parkes

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 10

Yesterday Parkes engaged Condobolin in a game for the possession of the Group Shield held by Parkes. Blessed with a perfect day a fair crowd came from Condobolin on the special train, and were met at the Parkes Railway station by the officials of the…

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Football Grenfell Defeat Woodstock 24 to 3. Grenfell Play More Open Game

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

Grenfell had no difficulty in defeating Woodstock yesterday by 24 to 3. Grenfell forwards displayed good form both in attack and…

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Golf

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 3

The local competition for the T.B. Soldiers and Sailors’ Cup, which was postponed from May 13th and 16th, will be played this week…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 3

On Sunday next there will be a big football day at Woodstock, when two teams from Blayney will visit that centre by special train. An…

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Golf Associates at Play

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

Mrs. Jones was successful in last week’s A-grade competition, and Mrs. O’Brien the B-grade. The draw for this week’s A and B…

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Orange Races Hospital Benefit

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 4

The following are the nominations for the Hospital races, on Saturday week:— Staff Handicap, 6f.: Lady Pilot,…

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Tennis Cup Won by St. Mary's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 3

St. Mary's tennis players visited Wyalong on Sunday last and met the Wyalong team in a match for the Barmedman Cup, of which Wyalong were…

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FOOTBALL Rosellas v W. Wyalong For H. Hoare Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

On Sunday morning a team, from West Wyalong visited Wyalong in quest of the Harry Hoare Cup. The ground was in a very wet condition,…

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Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 5

Condobolin visited Trundle last Sunday and engaged the local club in a friendly game. After the heavy rain the courts were a bit on the damp…

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Football Condobolin Wins Group Xi Shield

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

Condobolin journeyed to Parkes per special train and cars last Sunday in quest of the Group XI. Shield and were successful in winning by 2 to nil…

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Coursing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

With no opposition from other clubs in the South-Western district, the Grenfell Coursing Club should Have a successful meeting on Monday, 8th…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

On Sunday next a mixed foursome will be held, and it is expected that a large number will take part. The links are in better order at the…

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Golf Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 8

The Western section sub-championship meeting under the direction of the Parkes Golf Club, will be held at Parkes on the 6th and 8th June…

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