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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1936

1,256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 63

Cricket. Holmwood Win Reid, Smith Competition. Edgar Newham Scores Brilliant 64 Out of 107 for Winners

Cowra Free Press · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 1

Perhaps the most exciting: important match in the history of cricket in the Cowra district, was concluded on the…

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Barmedman Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Barmedman golf Club Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follow:— President: Mr. F. Moore…

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Nelson Park Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

A committee meeting or the Nelson Park Tennis Club was held on Sunday, when the secretary reported that with the reduction in fees there had…

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Cowra Races Easter Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 5

Ninety eight horses, including a number from Goulburn, Tumut, Wagga and West Wyalong, as well as the best of these in the W.D.R.A.'s. area…

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Table Tennis Mixed Doubles Wennesday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

The finals of the Pennant Competition conducted by the WW.D.T.T. Association created a lot of interest, the play being very keen and good…

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Two Boys Drowned When Swimming in River (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

A message from [?] states: John Francis Brown, aged 8 years, and Raymond Charles Carr, aged 8 years, were drowned in the Swan River…

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FOOTBALL Englishmen at Parkes Group XV. Refuses Support

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

At its meeting last week Group XV. unanimously decided that it would not have any interest in the financial participation of the…

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Table Tennis Carnival Suggested City Team for West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

A suggestion has been made by table tennis players in Forbes that the State Association provide a cup for play between country affiliated…

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College Cricket Inter-Town Match Marists Retain Cup Against Cowra Attack

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

An interesting match took place on the turf wicket on Friday between a visiting team from St. Raphael's Convent School, Cowra,…

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Cricket Waratah Cup Match Another Exciting Finish St. Laurence Plays Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

Before a good attendance of enthusiasts, on the turf wicket last Sunday, St. Laurence cricketers sounded a new note in exciting…

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Golf

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 5

A large con[?]gent of local golfers and associates visited Trundle on Sunday for that Club's official opening day. Visitors were also present…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 6

On Sunday 19th, the first trial football match will be played between two teams captained by Jack Bright and Des Shiels. There will…

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Cricket Bowlers Some of the Great Old-time Ones Have We Now Their Equals

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 2

We so often hear it now said by cricket enthusiasts that we have not the great bowlers to-day that we had, say 30 to 50 years ago, and that the…

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Monwonga Tennis Club MONWONGA, Wednes

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Monwonga Tennis Club will be held at the courts on Sunday week, April 19, at 4 pm. All intending members are…

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Officially Opened Caragabal Golf Links CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 5

The Caragabal golf links were opened in ideal weather last Sunday. Visitors were present from Quandialla, Grenfell and other centres. President…

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GOLF Win for Mrs. Williams Easter Fixtures

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 8

The 18-hole stroke competition played by the associates on Tuesday was won by Mrs. Williams, 89-- 13-- 76. Mrs. Nott was…

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No Sparks At Football Meeting Perfect Harmony

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 2

WITH the trouble arising out of the last meeting of the Forbes Football Club, concerning the difference between the players and the coach regarding the latter's rate of pay, and the subsequent scathing attack made on Mr. Basil Clifton by our…

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Country Tennis Pinnacle Club Re-formed PINNACLE, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 6

The Pinnacle Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Sunday, and the following officers were appointed for the ensuing year: President, Mr. G…

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FORMED New Cycle Club Inaugural Meeting Racing Track Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

At last the cycling enthusiasts of Forbes have decided to band themselves together in a body to be known as the Forbes Cycle…

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The Racing Game Doncaster Reviews Kuvera's Chances Siren's Failure

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 3

Because Gold Rod and Allunga appear to be such certainties for their classic engagements at Randwick on Saturday, the Sires…

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