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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
1
Mr. Tomisiy Nash, newly overseeing the Centennial Bills Room, outlines an up to date billiards promotion. He plans a 900 prize pool with early lines and a first prize of 84. Nominations close with the promoter on Saturday June 13.
A race report from Wallerawang notes Bilis winning a sprint and Count Grafton finishing second with a £11 return. Waninnis led the field at 40 pro to 1, while the Albion Cup payout drew heavy bookmaker action in Sydney and Melbourne. A fundraiser meeting for the School of Arts is planned for June 17 with a special Cowra train and programme details from secretary Geo Newman.
The Bathurst Turf Club announces its Winter Meeting with races on a Monday start and two close dates for form. Tickets and program info are available from Mr F Tonkin and Mr Lindsay, with travel by passenger trek to Bathurst in time for the first race each day.
Football report covers Macdurems hoya visit to Cowra seeking ace shield amid fine weather and large crowd. Canowindra beat Cano windra five to three in a fast match. Woodstock Independents clash ends in 6 0 victory for Independents, with both sides boasting stronger lineups and aiming for top form ahead of the camp.
A Sydney foot police constable named Hughes has begun duty in the area recently. The report notes concerns over disruptive behavior and mentions residents including Archibald C. Maca and others as part of local disorder in the neighborhood.
Visitors were entertained at dinner at Mr. J M O Brien s Royal Hotel. Lan sheon was provided on the range by Mr Ogle. Scores followed, with ranges 300 500 600 yen noted and praised as worthy of the occasion.
The record covers the latter part of the competition month for the trophy presented by President Dr. Dunlop. Stroke handicap 18 holes results show McAlintire and Legh among top scorers with moments like 42 and 38 in a sequence. J Legh led three-card beatings with a 37 and 38-114-. 60 cards were taken out for the event.
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