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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1937

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W.W. Tennis Club Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

The annual general meeting was held in the Literary Institute on the 16th instant, when the following were in attendance:—Messrs F. J…

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MR. A. J. Waiters Former Local Resident President Yenda Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Watters, formerly of West Wyalong, and now of Yenda. who was recently unanimously elected President of the Yenda Golf Club…

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Swimming Baths Plans and Specifications Prepared Sent to Department for Approval A £10,000 Estimate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

preliminary plans of the proposed swimming baths for Forbes have been before the aldermen for some time, but at the…

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In the Field of Cricket Grinsted Cup Retained Trundle Given ah Object Lesson in Batting Three Drawn Games In Saturday Afternoon Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

FORBES players had another enjoyable and profitable outing in the cricket fields over the week-end. In the Grinsted Cup match on Sunday the game was drawn, and Forbes thus retains die trophy, but the visitors were only saved by time from…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

The annual meeting was held in the offices of Messrs. Crommelin, Moore and Weaver on Monday night when there was a large and…

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Greenethorpe CRICKET

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

On Sunday last Koorawatha came to Greenethorpe in the semi-final of the Cowra Competition. Previous to this match Greenethorpe has beaten…

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Cricket Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

The match for the "Glenelg" and "Newton Gups" between Grenfell Juniors (holders) and Ex-Students proved to be one of the most…

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Bowls Played on Wednesday Afternoon

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

Osmotherly, Ball, Jackson, Corp v. Sellers, Allen, Mornington 28-20. Todhunter, Brien v Ormiston…

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Grenfell Town Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

The annual meeting of the above club was held at the School of Arts on Monday last, there being a fair attendance…

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Conference Called Cowra Golf Course and T.S.R.

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 9

After being the subject of petitions, Land Board applications, and two deputations to the Minister for Lands, the…

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Cowra Tennis Club’s Annual Meeting Sat. March 6th, Opening Bate

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 11

At a well attended meeting held in the Literary Insitute on Wednesday night, it was unanimously decided to make…

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Our Racing Letter Has Aurie’s Star the Stamina for a Win in the New-market Handicap? Pamelus Has Proved That He Can Run a Distance and Is a Vert Fit Horse. There Will Be Betting on the Leger This Tear

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 9

Though Aurie’s Star held his position as Newmarket favourite over the week-end, it is more than probable that Pamelus will ultimately…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

The following will rperesent lialf Holiday v Mallee Plains on Saturday at 2 p.m. Cats leave P.O. at 1.30: D. Morrison. J. Lee. [?]. Whyte, J…

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Constable "Mick" Smith in Cricket Limelight Former W. Wyalona Resident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

Constable L. T. ("Mick") Smith, of Broken Hill, (son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Smith of West Wyalong) playing in the cricket comeptition…

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The Racing Game To-morrow's Newmarket Handicap -- Horses That Have a Chance -- Has Aurie's Star Stamina for Straight Six -- Pamelus Very Fit and Can Run a Distance -- Disalto Discussed. This Year's Leger No Walk-over

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

Though Aurie's Star held his position as Newmarket favorite over the week-end, it is more than probable that Pamelus will ultimately, become…

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Condobolin Tennis Club. Annual General Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 5

The above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 20th February, at 7.30 p.m. The meeting was well attended an a keen interest shown…

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Coursing Clubs Conference at Orange Area Association Formed. Orange Chosen As Headquarters

Cowra Free Press · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 8

The Western Greyhound Racing Association was formed at the Royal Hotel, Orange on Friday, when representatives of all western greyhound racing clubs were unanimous in the decision. Those present were, Messrs. H. Cassidy (Orange), F…

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General News Diggers Honcr, "Cobby." Mr.cobcroft Presented with a Set of Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the local sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. on Thursday night, Mr. Cobcroft, who had filled the office of assistant…

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£50 Deficit Rugby Clubs Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

Poor gates, together with heavy wages and insurance costs, wore responsible for the Griffith Rugby League Club finishing the year with…

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Swimming Carnival At West Wyalong Pool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

The swimming carnival to be held at Holland Park Olympic Swimming Pool. West Wyalong, on 3rd Mar[?] next, promises to be a big success…

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