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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,628 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 82

Swimming Carnival

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

The swimming carnival, promoted by the R.S.S.I.L.A. and C.W.A., to have been held on Wednesday next in the Goolagong road dam, has been…

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Cricket Chatter. (By "Not Out.")

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 10

A most interesting game [?]n the Sheedy Cup competition was played on Woodward Park yesterday between Coradgery and the Hibernian…

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CRICKET Sheedy Cup. Kia-ora Beat Wongalea

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 10

In the Sheedy Cup match at Wongalea yesterday Kia-Ora defeated the home team by an innings and 41 runs. Scores:…

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Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 4

Much effort is being expended by the organisers to make the Swimming Carnival to be held in Helyar's Baths on Wednesday night, the 11th inst., a…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 4

On Syday last a team from Calleen visited West Wyalong and had an easy victory over a local team. In the second grade competition…

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Swimming Carnival To-morrow (Wed.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 6

The public are finally reminded that the, swimming carnival in aid of the funds of the local Wyalong and District Hospital will be held in Mr…

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Big Cricket M.C.C. v South Africa (By Wire) Sydney

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

A cable from Capetown states that in the cricket match, M.C.C. versus Free State, the M.C.C. in their first innings made 492. (Hendren 170,…

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Miniature Golf

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

"Minnie Golf" again attracted a large number of players and onlookers last Saturday night, when a "lucky number" competition met with general…

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Swimming Carnival Excellent Nominations for To-day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 5

Condobolin Swimming Reserve will be the scene of attraction this afternoon when 17 events will be staged, and the best of divers and swimmers…

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Condobolin P.R.C. No Races This Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

The Committee of the Condobolin Picnic Race Club has decided not to hold any race meeting this year--at all events not at the usual period…

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General News Swimming Baths

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

As doubtless Grenfell will have town swimming baths following the completion of Bogolong water supply scheme, the following is of…

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Swimming Baths. Opened at Narromine

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 11

The Narromine swimming baths were officially opened last night,; and some splendid racing, resulted. Amongst the visitors were Messrs. J…

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Cricket Team

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

The following will represent Kia-Ora in Kia-Ora v. Railway on Sunday: C. Swindle, P. Swindle, B. Hetherington, B. Mitchelmore, J. Bone, K. Cock,…

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Alleged Doping Racing Sensation

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 14

Two horses, Polydorus and Roaring Roger, were the victims of racecourse dopers at Moruya on Saturday. It is thought that atropine was…

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Miniature Golf. Dalton Way Course. Exciting Finishes

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 9

The mixed doubles semi-finals at the Dalton Way links on Tuesday and last night were productive of intense excitement amongst the large cro[?]…

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CRICKET. Friendly Match. Business Houses V. WARATAH

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 9

A friendly match, was played on Woodward Park yesterday afternoon, when Business Houses met Waratah. Scores:—…

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A Golf Story Told by Sir Harry Lauder Against Himself

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

In his autobiography, "Roamin' in the Gloamin," Sir Harry Lauder tells this amusing story, the scene of which is laid on a Lancashire golf…

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: Parkes District News: Cricket Match Eugowra's Luck. EUGOWRA

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 11

Goolagong Strollers visited here on Sunday in quest of the Business Peoples' Cricket Shield, but were defeated on the first innings. Time only…

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Cricket Grinsted Cup. a Close Game. Holders' Narrow Win. H. BEATH 8 FOR 37

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

Forbes held the trophy by 28 runs. Forbes' best cricketers were hard put to it defending the Grinsted Cup against Canowindra at the Cricket…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

Cup team to represent West "Wyalong against Buddlgower on Sunday next: R. Twyford, C. Emmett, J. O'Brien, T. Daly, T. Budd, M. Quilty,…

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