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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 63

CRICKET Wednesday Competition Marred by Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

The local Wednesday afternoon cricket competition this week was marred to some extent by rain. Colts and Meagher's were playing…

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The Racing Game Young Idea's Traits Sylvandale Will Come Again Soon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

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

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Annual Meeting Quandialla Golf Club Officers Elected Opening Day Fixed QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Quandialla Golf Club was held last Monday night. There was a good attendance of members and supporters, and Mr. R…

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Pot-pourri of Local Sport Football Flashes -- Paid Players v. Local Talent -- Forbes Loss of Grinsted Cup -- What is Wrong with Our Cricketers -- Success of Forbes Horses at Parkes Rifle Club in Ascendancy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

Stan Gale, the new president of the Forbes Rugby League Football Club, believes in cyclonic action. He cut out air useless discussion at the first,…

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Tin Hare Racing Lithgow Races. Details:—

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

First Novice, 480yds.—Deadwood (4/1), 1; David's Own (6/4) 2; Phar Blaze (3/1) 3. Others: Shell Out; 4 Ladas, Low Aero; 5 Farcuer; 6…

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Cowra Jockey Club Ambulance Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 3

In this issue we publish the advertisement re the Cowra Jockey Club races, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 19th and 20th…

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Bathurst Races the Cup Meeting. Excellent Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

Excellent nominations have been received for the Bathurst Turf Club's Cup meeting, to be held on Thursday, and Friday, February 27…

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Week-end Cricket Fight for Semi-final Koorawatha Certain for Minor Premiership

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

With the conclusion of the round next Sunday, the Cowra Cricket Association Comp. has reached a most interesting…

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Some Opinions Why Horse Racing Fails. the Public, the Dogs, and the Horseowners All Blamed

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 7

The Murrumburrah races last week were almost a "wash out." The attendances were small and the fields possibly the…

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Table Tennis Bellarwi Defeats Town Koondrooks Hold Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

On Monday night last a town team consisting of L. Donnelly, J. Lee, D. Loftus, J. Paterson and N. Wright, made the trip to Mr. E. E…

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Table Tennis Riff Raffs Hold Cup Pennant Scores

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

On Thursday night last the Riff Raffs successfully defended the West Wyalong district Table Tennis Association Challenge Cup against Cattle's…

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Picnic Races, 4th MAY, 1936

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

Grass-eater entries close March 21st. Horses leave the paddock 11th April, thus they are in paddock three weeks and out three weeks and two days…

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Cricket Notes Colts I Receive Another Shock

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

On Sunday the Colts I received another shock from a weak team, namely, The Wanderers. Beattie won the toss for Wanderers and sent…

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Garden Notes Flowers in Scarce Times -- Seed Sowing -- "Bleeding Heart" Bulbs in Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 2

This is usually a trying month for gardeners, because of the hot dry conditions which generally prevail. It is nevertheless an important month…

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Miscellaneous Country Week Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

Results in Country Week bowls are:— At Petersham: Esplin, Martin, Lovegrove, Spark (Young) v…

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Cricket Reid, Smith Compi[?] Umpires for

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

Loco v Scouts at Loco: R. Caldwell and L. Ball. Holmwood v Waratahs at Windy Hollow: H. Abbott and F…

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The Garden Flowers in Scarce Times- Seed Sowing—“bleeding Heart” Bulbs in Bowls

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 11

This is usually a trying month for gardeners, because of the hot dry conditions which generally prevail. It is nevertheless an important…

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Our Racing Letter Burned Fingers for Impulsive Autumn Market Hogs.why Ilium Was Even a Better Betting Proposition Than the Mighty Gold Rod. Young Idea’s Mission for the Coming Autumn

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 2

Backers have been rushing into the ante post ring to take subtantial wagers about horses for the Newmarket and Cup without…

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Swimming Carnival For District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

The Somerset Swimming Club is to be commended for its action in staging a swimming carnival, in aid of the District Hospital, at Helyar's…

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Rain Spoils Cricket BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

There was no cricket here over the week-end. A match was to have been played against Wamboyne, but the heavy rains made the roads unlit for…

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