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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1935

1,082 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 55

Bland Cricket Quandialla Leads Bribbaree Beaten QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 6

Unfortunately the Bribbaree cricket team was not in full strength when it met Quandialla here on Sunday…

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Popular Secretary Tribute to Mr. L. L. R. Cooper Tennis Club Farewell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

Sterling references were made concerning First-class Constable L. L. R. Cooper, at the annual general meeting of St. Mary's…

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Council Accused of "Lacking Vision" Loan Of £2,250 Sought For Improvements To Cricket Ground Sporting Bodies Guarantees "Unacceptable"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

WHEN the proposal by the combined sporting bodies of Forbes that the Municipal Council should raise a loan of £2250, to be repaid entirely by the sporting bodies, for the erection of new buildings, electric lighting, and ground…

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Special Meeting Cycle & Athletic Club Club Meeting Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

At a special meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, which was held on Monday night, it was agreed to…

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Ladies' Swimming Club. Results of Saturday's Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 3

Intermediate: Moya Thompson. Elementary: Roma Sinclair. Point Score: Joan Carberry 1, Jean Tracey 2, Imelda North 3…

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Swimming Pool Chatter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 2

The President's Cup was won by John Wiliams when he annexed the 100 metres handicap in convincing style on Friday night. John is a…

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Football Notes

Cowra Free Press · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Forbes League last week, the balance sheet for the past season disclosed a debit of over £50, but the financial…

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FOOTBALL Clubs Want Leggett’s Services

Cowra Free Press · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

Both city and country clubs are after the services of the Rev. Dudley Leggett, Young’s star Maher Cup fullback, for next season…

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Cricket Gleadhill’s Six. Cowra ‘B’ Team Too Good for Woodstock. Close Game

Cowra Free Press · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 5

H. Gleadhill, the Woodstock fast bowler, took six wickets for 46 in a match against the Cowra ‘B’ team yesterday and a remarkable feature…

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Blazing Car Driven Along Racing Track

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

W. Thompson's car burst Into flames at the midget car races at the Olympic Park (Melbourne) on Saturday night. Thompson drove the…

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Lake Cargelligo News BOXING

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

On the 9th inst. the two well known local boxers, Len Hannan and Jimmy McLaughlin, meet in a return match over 10 rounds. It will be…

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Tennis News City Team's Visit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

All arrangements for the match are going along well. All that is needed now is for the public to roll up and show the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis…

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Swimming Club Life Saving Class. Visit by Examiner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 3

Constable H. C. Bamford, Life Saving Instructor to the Metropolitan Police, and Hon. Examiner of the Royal Life Saving Society, visited…

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CRICKET ADMINISTRATlVE Side of Affairs

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 10

At a meeting of the Cowra Cricket Club committee on Monday night, a letter was read from Mr. W. Toshack, secretary of the Lyndhurst Club,…

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Our Racing Letter Australian Cup. Will Favorite Fail? Bad Luck and Superstition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 9

Trainer Jack Smedley was one of my bosum cronies when he trained in Sydney. I think he is one of the most versatile conditioners in…

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Football Facts and Fancies. Gleaned at First Meeting of Cowra R.L. Committee. President Hennessy and Secretary McLEISH to Again Carry On

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the Cowra Rugby League took place on Monday evening last, when there…

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Golf Club Card Party

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 3

A pleasant function was the card party conducted in the parish hall last Tuesday night to raise funds for the Forbes Golf Club. The affair was…

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Girral Notes Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 5

On Sunday at Girral, Bygalorie easily defeated Girral by 99 runs on the first innings the scores being:— Bygalorie 153, Girral 54…

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How to Improve Your Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 8

This is the most useful and practical book ever published on tennis for those tryiny to learn the game. The author is recognised as one of…

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Cricket Assn. Gorman Shield

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 6

A special meeting of the West Wyalong and District Cricket. Association was held at the Globe Hotel during the week, and was well…

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