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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1937

1,134 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 36 of 57

Cat Racing Newest English Sport

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 7

The first cat-racing track in the world was opened recently in the village of Portesham, England. The technique used is similar to…

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TENNIS in GERMANY Bromwich & McGrath Win HAMBURG

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 2

In the quarter final of the men's singles German championships Bromwich defeated Farquharson (South Africa), 7/5, 6/2, 6/3, and McGrath…

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General News Another Championship to Grenfell Mrs. Train Takes the Southwestern Associates Golf Title. Mrs. H. E. Moore Elected Vice-president of the Southwest Associates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 3

Five times champion of the Grenfell Associates and holder of the title for 1937, Mrs. H. R. Train added further to her list of…

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The Turf the £3000 a Year Men Among the Jockeys of Sydney's Racecourses. Win or Lose They Are on an Assured and Rich Income From the Racing Game. Ted McMENAMIN'S Rise From the Battens

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 6

Trainers all reckon that jockeys get more than their share out of the finances of the racing game. A glance through the winning lists for…

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Tennis Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

The following team will represent Boronia Club against Tallimba at Wyalong on Sunday next: G. Izzard. T. Wallace T. Kalms, A L Rettke A…

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Friendly Tennis Wirrinya, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

A team of players representing Pinnacle visited Wirrinya on Sunday and engaged the local players in a friendly match. The weather, which was cold…

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BOWLS President & Secretary's Teams "B" Grade Singles

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 6

Teams chosen by the president and secretary of the local club will meet in a challenge match on Sunday afternoon…

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TENNIS Forbes Tournament Entries To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

The Forbes Tennis Club's annual district tournament takes place on August 14, 15, 21 and 22. The handicap events will be commenced first, the…

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Swimming Club Loan Application to Council By Lake Cargelligo Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 5

At the request of Mr. G. A. Crockett, President of the Lake Cargelligo Swimming Club, Lachlan Shire Council has decided to…

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Golf Tourney Many Associates at Play £23 Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

Eighty women golf exponents, indicating a considerable increase on the entries of last year, braved the cold raw adversity of the weather…

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SUCCESSFUL Goolagong Football Season Generous Supporter GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

The final meeting of the local Football Club was held on Wednesday night of last week. It was well attended, and all players were happy…

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Tennis Notes Pinnacle Club Activity Wirrinya's Win PINNACLE, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

A team from the Pinnacle Club journeyed across to the Wirrinya courts last Sunday and played a match there. After the day's play Pinnacle lost to…

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Associate Golf the Silver Spoon Won By Mrs. N. J. Tait

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 2

The 18 holes stroke competition conducted by the West Wyalong Associates on Wednesday for the monthly Silver spoon was won by Mrs. N…

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Combined Ball Football Club and C.W.A. Hospital Benefit QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

A grand plain and fancy dress ball, organised by the Quandialla football club in conjunction with the Quandialla branch of the Country Womens'…

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Football Dispute Quandialla Wins Con Anderson Cup But Caragabal Withholds Trophy QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

The Quandialla team journeyed to Caragabal on Sunday in quest of the above cup. Fairly strong teams were fielded by…

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The Racing Game The Earnings of Sydney Jockeys Some Assured of an Income of £3000 W. Cook's Leading Position

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 4

Trainers all reckon that jockeys get more than their share out of the finances of the racing game. A glance through the winning lists for the racing…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed GOLF Match at Quandialla Teams Tie for Second Time QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8

On Sunday a team of men from Caragabal club visited Quandialla links and played a match against the local players. As on the previous occasion,…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a Four Ball Best Ball v. Par Competition was held and most of the players seemed to be in pretty good form, as no…

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General News C. of E. Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

Gorman and Miss N. Simpson defeated Anderson and Mrs. Hayer, 10/8; Johnstone and Mrs. Johnstone defeated Mostyn and Miss Ingrey,…

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Tennis Club Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1

A very enjoyable and closely contested tournament was held on the Club Courts on Sunday, 8th August. The results were as follow:—…

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