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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 63

Wednesday Cricket Comp. Resumed Meagher's v. Combined Stores Play a Draw Colts Too Strong for School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 5

THE local Wednesday afternoon cricket competition was resumed this week, when the first matches in the fourth round were played. Meagher's and Combined Stores, the two leading teams in…

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Bowls Saturday's Games

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon, the following games were played on local [?] Kelly snr., Kelly jnr., Breyley and…

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General News Gala Swimming Night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

A grand gala night will be held at the Municipal Baths on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m. A first-class programme has been arranged…

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Senior Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

The three leading teams in, the competition now. are Koorawatha, Darby's Falls and Greenethorpe…

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Beneficial Rain Throughout District Swimming Carnival Postponer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

Very beneficial rains fell throughout the district last week end and practically every centre of the district received a visitation. Up till 9…

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20,400 ATTEND Temora Swimming Pool During January

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

It is estimated that 20,400 people attended the Temora Municipal Swimming Pool during the month of January, while receipts for the month…

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Little Coogee Swimming Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 5

A meeting of the above was held at Mr. Huxley's store last Friday night. The President, Mr. C. H. Leifermann, occupied the chair. The…

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Bowls Great Pennant Game Tween Parkes & Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 6

Admittedly one of the best games ever played in the West was that last Wednesday, between Condobolin and Parkes (at Parkes) in the 1936…

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Lake Cargelligo News Swimming Carnival Abandoned. Owing to Storm Damage

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 5

It was with regret that the committee late on Friday afternoon decided to abandon the Carnival set down for the 9th inst. Indications…

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Cricket Cowra Town Club's Team for

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

With the competition drawing to a close and the Cowra Town team fighting hard to be among the final four teams, co-operative…

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Football English Footballers for Country? Motion for Country Fixtures Not Seconded

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

Hearing that the fixtures for the Englishmen's games in this State were to be reviewed by the N.S.W. League on Monday night last,…

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Our Racing Letter Is Young Idea to Be Sprint- Er or Stayer in Autumn Events Sylvandale's Form Suggests None Know His Style of Running Races As Well As Jack Pratt. Hasn't Won a Race Since He Got Off

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 12

Racing critics are debating whether Young Idea is a Newmarket possibility because of a third at Williamstown on Saturday against…

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Football Young Wins Its Fight. Lower Group and C.R.L. FEES. Second Grade Clubs Must Pay. Revised Maher Cup Rules

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 9

Following Young's representations for lower group and C.R.L. affiliation fees, these have been considerably reduced. No longer will the…

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The Turf Is Young Idea to Be Sprinter or Stayer in Autumn Events? Sylvandale's Form Suggests None Know His Style of Running Races As Well As Jack Pratt. Hasn't Won a Race Since He Got Off

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

Racing critics are debating whether Young Idea is a Newmarket possibility because of a third at Williamstown on Saturday against a…

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Diggers' Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

The first test match, West Wyalong Diggers v. Grenfell Diggers takes place on Sunday next on No. 2 oval at 11 a.m…

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Golf Social Quandialla

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

The local Golf Club will conduct a social evening and presentation of trophies on Friday, February 21, in the public hail. All are welcome and…

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Lake Cargelligo Swimming Carnival Abandoned Owing to Storm Damage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 7

It was with regret that I he committee late on Friday afternoon decided to abandon the carnival set down for 9th inst. Indications were that this…

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Tumut Swimming Carnival Elaborate Arrangements Special Train from West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 7

Those people fortunate enough to avail themselves of the cheap rail fares to Tumut on Sunday, February 23, will see the town and district…

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Two Victories Goolagong Cricket GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

The cricket match last Sunday between Red Creek and Goolagong on the local ground resulted in a win for Goolagong by 160 runs to 77…

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Cricket Teams Foe the Week-end

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 4

The following will represent the Saturday Half-Holiday Reds and Blues in the Bland District Competition on Saturday next for the Kippax…

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