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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Swimming Carnival Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club. Darcy Smith Wins Club Championship. Ted Walton Retains Junior Championship. Col. Dun Retains Diving Championship

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival was held at the local baths on Monday, but unfortunately the attendance was very much below expectations. In…

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Greyhound Racing Notes Gleeson Cup Final. Erection of Latest Type of Starting Box

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 7

Dog-owners are now focussing their attention on the finals of the Gleeson Cup which will be run on February 17 and 18…

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Bowls Young’s Win. in the a Grade Pennant. Cowra Wins B Pennant Match. with Aid of a Young Player

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 10

Although the weather was hot for the holiday it was ideal for bowls, and the local club members spent the whole day in…

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Our Racing Letter Huge Confab Coup. Randwick 33/1 Winner Originally Set for Morefield Corinthian. Lough Neagh All Washed Up

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 10

Confab’s sensational Paddington Handicap victory at Randwick last Saturday. was the first I’ve backed at that price since Lough Neagh…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

The following will represent Half Holiday Club against the following teams next Saturday, play commences 2 p.m. sharp:—…

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Woman's Section Everyone's A-racing Great Sports on Monday Have We a Future Champion?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 3

Hello! Everyone! "We'll have a race!" Walking along the street on Monday afternoon, I heard one small…

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£950 RESERVE From Three Carnivals Temora Athletic Club Wonderful Achievement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

At a recent committee meeting of the Temora Athletic Club it was announced that, as a result of the profit's from three carnivals…

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The Racing Game Huge Coup on Confab -- Winner Originally Set for Moorefield Corinthian -- Sir Harry Lauder at Randwick -- False Price About Caesar -- The Unlucky King's Head Bind Treasure Trove. the Coming Autumn Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 7

CONFAB'S sensational Paddington Handicap victory at Randwick last Saturday was the first Pve backed at that price since Lough Neagh took the 1935 Tramway Handicap. The veteran then landed a big coup for us after starting at 33 to 1…

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Little Coogee Swimming Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 2

The free day's sport given to the children last Monday was attended by many. The willing band of workers did everything possible to give…

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Swimming. D'arcy Smith Loses Club Championship

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 2

Owing to certain admissions made by D'arcy Smith the club championship won by him last Monday has been awarded to J. Logan, and Smith has…

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Forbes Swimming Baths a Ratepayer's Objections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 1

We have been handed a copy of a letter which a local resident who claims to be seriously affected by the decision of the…

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Mone[?] in Table Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

The 27-years-old Hu[?] [?] Barna who was world [?] champion from [?] [?] [?] [?] the game [?] 17 and has practised…

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Roger’s Cycle Racing Hints Art of Bridging Gaps

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

Since, the last of his series by Australia’s Champion all round cyclist, Len Rogers, the brilliant New South Welshman has wit[?]…

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Cricket Jack Pepper Shield Competition. Draw and Re-handicaps for 2nd ROUND:—FEBRUARY 14th

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 8

Darby’s Falls v Greenethorpe. Corinthians v Koorawatha. Town v Billimari…

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Bowls

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 7

Induced by an old Cowraite, Mort Collings, to call in at Cowra on their way to Country Week in Sydney, a rink of Ariah Park bowlers met a…

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Condobolin Coursing Club Will Not Stand Persons Evading Gate-keepers. Drastic Action to Be Taken

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

At a very well attended committee meeting of the Condobolin Coursing Club, held at Ryan's Hotel on Tuesday night last, there was…

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Cricket Jack Pepper Shield Competition. Draw and Re-handicaps for 2nd Round:— February 14th

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

Darby’s Falls v Greenethorpe. Corinthians v Koorawatha. Town v Billimari…

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Swimming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

Members are asked to note that the following races are rostered for Sunday morning:—50 Metres Backstroke…

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Racing Success Bogan Gate Owner's Two Wins At Trundle Races Bogan Gate, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 6

Bogan Gate sportsmen are Congratulating. Mr. J. J; McKeowen on his two wins at the Trundle races. His Treclare- Donner filly, Real Clare,won the…

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Ungarie Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Ungarie Tennis Club will be held at Mrs Algie's Refreshment Rooms on Monday, 15th February, commence…

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