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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 63

Country Cricket Eugowra Matches EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

Lyndhurst cricketers visited here on Sunday and Inflicted a severe defeat on the locals. However, the local team came to…

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First Shots Fired in 1936 Football Season Few Fireworks At Annual Meeting of Forbes Football League Committee Reduced in Numbers Question of Paid Players

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

THERE were few fireworks at the annual meeting of the Forbes Rugby League Football Club, held in the Council Chambers last Tuesday night, and it was not till the close of the meeting and the question of the engagement or otherwise of paid…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Great Successes Swimming Carnival And "Childhood" Ball For Hospital Funds GOOLAGONG. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The swimming carnival and "Back to Childhood" ball on Monday, in aid of the Canowindra Memorial Hospital, more than realised the hopes of the…

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Pot= Pourri of Local Spot Successful Cricket Carnival -- Notes on the Play Practice Not Needed? -- Sporting Parliamentarian -- Jockey's Costly Peep Gale Among Footballers Forbes Batsmen "Stonewall"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 10

The local cricket carnival on. Anniversary Day was attended by a large measure of success, despite the fact that the elements were not kind to…

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Boxing

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

With a side wager of £25 to urge them on, Cec Wondi, 11.5 (Temora) and Ken McDermott 10.8, of Orange provided 12 rounds of…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

As expected, Turnbull has notified. the Davis Cup selectors that he is not available for selection. A sound utility player, he will be…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

King George’s death abolishes from the holiday calendar his birthday, June 3. Sydney Rugby League had fixed the nearest…

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Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

Pataudi has stated that he cannot captain the Indian team in England this coming season, as intended. Ill health is pleaded, but…

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Bowls Cowra Club Commences Night Play

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

For the first time this season bowlers turned out on Thursday night for night bowls. There was a fair attendance and W. E…

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Bowls Saturday’s Play on the Local Greens

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 7

Harry Oliver was in fine form on. the local greens on Saturday afternoon, when partnered by Gilbert Breyley, he played some excellent…

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The Long and the Short of Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

In the match Grenfell Juniors v. Mitton's Creek yesterday a contrast in players was seen when young Nealon was bowling to Sep…

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Northern Racing Men’s Worries Trainers in Nasty Position

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

The cessation of racing on the part of the Newcastle Jockey Club has left northern trainers in an unenviable position. Some are…

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Football Meeting To-night (Monday) In Memorial Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugy League Football Club will be held in the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong to-night…

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BOWLS The Pennant Competition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

Interest in this competition is becoming keener as time advances and games are played. Condobolin players are in gool form at home, and in…

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Lake Cargelligo News Swimming Carnival. Star Swimmers Appearing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

The Championship Carnival promoted by the local club, to take place on Sunday, 9th inst., promises to be one of the most successful yet held…

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CRICKET Umpires for Sunday in Reid, Smith’s Comp

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 9

Holmwood v Windy Hollow at Holmwood: H. Abbott and J. Grehan. Chiverton v Waratahs at Windy Hollow: F. Anderson and…

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Cowra Picnic Race Club MR. R. Golsby President, Vice Mr. S. R. Coward. Public to Be Now Admitted to Races

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 7

There was a large attendance of members at the above on Saturday, when the following officers were elected: Patron,…

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Swimming Carnival at Lake Cargelligo Olympic Rep. Swimming Star Swimmers Appearing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

The championship carnival promoted by the local Club to take place on Sunday, 9th instant, promised to bo one of the most successful yet held…

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Sunday's Cricket Two Matches at Forbes Grinsted Cup Game

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

At its meeting last night the Forbes Cricket Association decided to accept challenges from Bogan Gate for the Grinsted Cup, and from Monwonga for…

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MR. C. R. Matterson Elected President Of Riverina Cricket Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. C. R. Matterson, of West Wyalong, who has taken a very keen interest in cricket and other forms of sport for many years past, has had…

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