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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 45 of 63

Dancers Had Enjoyable Night Catholic Tennis Club's First Ball

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

Eclipsing the brightest of functions—and there have been many—held in Cowra, the Catholic tennis ball on Thursday…

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General News Golf. Dr. J. W. Quilter Champion for 1936

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 2

The second 36 holes of the club championship were played yesterday, and although not playing as well as he did in the first round Dr. Quilter…

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Locals Put up a Cricket Score in Disappointing Match Against Wellington.the Worst Game of the Season

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 5

In what was generally admitted to be the worst game of the season, the much boomed Wellington team put up a very…

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Forbes Show Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 6

A reminder is given that entries for tho £225 show, race meeting of Forbes Jockey Club will close next Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Albion…

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FOOTBALL Forbes Decisively Beaten By Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 1

Although the Forbes Football Club ceased operations over a 'Week ago, the local players themselves decided to fulfil the…

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Tennis Weaver Cup Final Won by St. Laurence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The final of the Weaver Cup competition was played on Town courts on Saturday afternoon, between St. Laurence and Wilga L,…

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Miss Billie Farrar Wins Associates Golf Championship Mrs. Moncrieff Wins Medal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 4

The final of the West Wyalong Golf Associates' championship was played on Sunday last ever 36 holes match play and…

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Golf

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 1

Early Thursday morning did not look too promising for the associates open tournament. After recent heavy rains, not too much was needed to…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 2

The Lynman Reds visited Millthorpe and won the Gleeson Challenge Cup by 8 points to 3. Conditions were against fast, open…

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Bowls. J. S. Poignand Is Cowra Champion

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 2

Two of the Cowra Bowling Club's oldest members, J. S. Polgnand and W. H. Corp, gave the "youngsters" a lead in the singles championship this…

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Football Lithgow (Eastern Suburbs) Coming on

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 8

Led by former international lock - forward, Jack Kingston Lithgow (Eastern Suburbs) will visit Cowra on Sunday. Last…

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Cricket Successful Year of Reid, Smith’s Competition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 5

The annual meeting of the above took place on Friday night, when there was a very good attendance, Mr. R. Lawrence (President) was…

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“Bookies” Strike at Parkes No Betting on First Three Races

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 5

Following the “bookies” strike which occurred here at the P., A. and H. race meeting last month, there was a sensation at…

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Our Racing Letter the Steward’s Right to Change a Jockey on a Fancied Race Candidate. Gave Rider his Apprentice Permit for Races and then Denied Him First Mount. Talking, The Freak, Gold Rod and Osculum in Their Great Warwick Farm Form

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 9

Dick Wooton regards The Freak as an Epsom proposition, and a few weeks ago he tried to engage Billy Cook for the horse in the big mile…

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CARAGABAL Golf Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 4

The qualifying round of the championship of the Caragnbal Golf Club, played over 18 holes on Sunday, resulted in Messrs. Arthur Grimm, S…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 1

The following team will represent St. Mary's against St. Laurence's, Forbes, at West Wyalong on Sunday next:—W. Wells. C. Kennedy N. Hilde…

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GOLF Mixed Fours at Weekend

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 4

On Saturday and Sunday members and associates will participate in mixed foursomes, partners being nominated…

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Golf C'ships First Round Complete

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 6

The first round of the golf championships was played on Sunday, S. Lean and L. Hogan have a good lead in the "A" division with 120…

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Quandi Wins Tennis at Bland QUANDIALLA,. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 6

On Sunday last Quandialla Club journeyed to Bland and played a team from that centre. There were several very interesting matches…

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Tennis Tourney Marred by Rain EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 6

The Eugowra Tennis Club's tournament was marred a little by the rain over the week-end, and the events were not Included Play will be…

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