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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1937

1,134 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 57

Tennis Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

The following team will represent the Wyalong Boronia Tennis Club to play Marsden. The team is to leave the Wyalong Post Office at 10.30 a.m…

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At the Golf Links

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

At the Golf House at the Forbes links on Wednesday night about one hundred members, associates and friends congregated to…

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Caragabal Golf Caragabal, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

Caragabal Golf Club conducted a stroke competition on the local links last Sunday. The event proved a popular one and attracted many…

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W.W. Golf Club Three Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

Sunday last was a big day at the [?] [?] versus par were held in conjunction with a 36 holes par…

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TENNIS Wilga's Two Teams for

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 8

Wilga Tennis Club has arranged for two matches on Sunday next. One team will pay a visit to the Bonnie Doon Club, and the second will be at home…

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Country Tennis Win for Ooma PINNACLE, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

At the local courts last Sunday Pinnacle was defeated by Ooma by two sets. Ooma 14, Pinnacle 12. The day was cold and cloudy, some…

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TENNIS Weaver Cup Comp. Altered Basis Not Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 14

A meeting of the committee of Forbes Tennis Club on Tuesday night was preceded by a gathering of delegates from clubs interested…

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Ungarie Golf Club Competitions Played By Members and Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

In anticipation of their clash with Temora in a pennant match next week there were quite a few players on the Ungarie [?] over the week end…

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The Racing Game Ill-Founded Rumors About Billy Duncan and Talking Lynch Law's Prospects

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 14

Two perennial jokes are worked on the turf writers of the eastern States. One is that Bill Duncan is going to return to the saddle. You…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed FOOTBALL Quandialla Has Narrow Win One Point Margin QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

On Sunday the Quandialla footballers journeyed to Bribbaree in quest of the McWade Cup. The task was not an easy one and at times…

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Junior Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

Last Thursday night there was inaugurated a Junior Tennis Club for the Church of England children of Grenfell…

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Football. Grenfell Defeated

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

In the fastest exhibition of football witnessed so far this season Harden-Murrumburrah 13 (Maurice, Kite and Richarls, tries, R. Ceeley 2 goals)…

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Golf What Took Place at the Links Last Week

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

Cowra golfers took advantage of the Coronation Day holiday to conduct a 36-holes stroke handicap, which was run in conjunction with…

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Thrilling Football Finish Cowra Win by One Point After Final Bell

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 5

From the drabness in which yesterday’s Hutchison Cup game was enshrouded, emerged a climax, as surprising as it was…

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Cowra Diggers’ Race Meeting Stip. Steward’s Report. Racing Track in Excellent Order

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 8

Forty-three starters were produced for the five events for trained horses and ridden by professional riders, and a field of three…

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Weethalle Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 7

The Club membership now totals 44, comprising 23 members and 21 Associates. The Club's patron, the Hon. E. A…

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GOLF Members' Activities Barr's Good Card

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

Twelve players handed in cards in the par handicap and Stableford par handicap conducted at the Forbes golf links last Wednesday and Saturday…

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TENNIS Weaver Cup Comp. Other Fixtures

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

The rain at Forbes on Saturday and Sunday caused a postponement of all local' tennis fixtures over the week-end. Quite a number of club…

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A.R. Football Delegate Meeting The Draw

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 3

A delegate meeting of the Northern Riverina Australian Rules Football Association was held at Tullibigeal On Monday, May 3rd. Four…

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Associates Golf the Captain's Trophy Won by Miss Billie Farrar

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 4

The 18 holes stroke competition on Sunday last conducted by the West Wyalong Golf Associates for the Captain's (Mrs. C. H. Alexander)…

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