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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 63

Bowls Cowra's "Clean Sheet" Against Young

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 10

None of the Cowra rinks, which competed yesterday on the local green against Young in a pennant match, succeeded in winning a…

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Cricket Chatter Police Team Not Coming

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 10

The Metropolitan Police team which was due in Cowra on Monday next (Anniversary Day) has notified the locals that they…

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Pot-pourri of Local Sport Anniversary Day Cricket Carnival -- Aggrieved. Sportsmen -- Forbes Tennis Representatives -- Annual Meeting of Rugby League -- Amateur Jockey in Form -- Turf Topics. Is Crippin Ripley's Successor?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 10

Clarrie Austin, secretary of Forbes Cricket Association, is deserving of special thanks for his efforts in bringing six visiting cricket teams to take…

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Pennant Bowls Forbes Defeated In Canowindra Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 10

In the second pennant bowls competition match played this season, Forbes was defeated by Canowindra at that centre last…

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Challenge Cup For Cricket Club Mr. Simon's Presentation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

Mr John Simon, proprietor of the Majestic Cafe, Ungarie, has very generously presented tee Ungarie Junior Wanderer Cricket Club with a…

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Tennis Club Annual Meeting Held Mr. A. R. Crammond President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the annual general meeting of the Ungarie Tennis Club which was held at Mrs. Algie's refreshment rooms…

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Tullamore Races Wins for Forbes Horses A Record Crowd

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 10

The Tullamore Amateur Picnic Race Club's meeting on Wednesday created a record, attracting the greatest crowd, and the…

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Eugowra Cricket On Up-grade Since Amalgamation EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

Since the amalgamation of the different cricket clubs here, cricket has ascended to a much higher plane. At present the locals hold three cups--…

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Cricket Carnival At Forbes on Anniversary Day Eight Teams Competing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

In order to give boost to the Anniversary dance being held in the Town Hall next Monday night in aid of the funds of the Forbes…

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Unregistered Racing (To the Editor 'Advocate')

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

Sir,-After having given registered racing a fair trial in this district, it is time that the officials of the various clubs awakened to the fact that…

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Big Cricket On Sunday Next Yalgogrin North Coming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

On Sunday next West Wyalong cricket fans will have the opportunity of seeing two O'Farrell Cup teams in action on No. 2 oval…

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Swimming Carnival. Scouts' Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

We give a final reminder re the Swimming Carnival to be held on Monday, 27th January, and the Scouts' dance to follow…

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Patched Up Lucas and Dutch Boxer. Peace Reigns again in Boxing Circles

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 6

Charles Lucas, who promoted the van Klaveren-Carroll fight at the Sports Ground on December 26, and subsequently was…

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To-day’s Boxing Matches Harold Murray and Harry Wise Fight Draw. Hard - Hitting Events Pleases Crowd at Theatre Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

With Anniversary Day being observed in Cowra to-day, the only event of interest in the town was the boxing, promoted…

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Swimming Carnival at Little Coogee Baths Anniversary Day, January 27

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 4

Little Coogee, which has been patiently paving the way into prominence, eclipsed all expectations on Anniversary Day when its initial…

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Bowls

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

To-night (Thursday) the Cowra bowlers and croquet players will have their first night games for the season. Messrs. G. W. Breyley…

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Golf

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

About eight holes are open for play on the local greens. Players who wish to get into form before the commencement of the season…

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Cricket Draw for District Comp

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

Play in the district competition on Sunday will be between the following teams, the game to played on the ground of the team…

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Week-end Cricket Results of District Com- Petition Games. Ftown Club Forced to Forfeit

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 8

In consequence of the absence of practically the whole of the regular members of their team the Town Club was forced to…

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Athletics

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

The coloured runner from Cowra, A. Williams, was allotted 8[?] yds. handicap in the 75 yards sprint handicap. He ran into third…

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