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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Swimming Carnival This Wednesday Night Record Nominations Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 5

On Wednesday evening next at 7.0 p.m. the first Carnival at the Olympic Pool, West Wyalong, will take place…

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W.w. Tennis Club Annual Report Submitted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 7

The retiring President (Mr. F. J. McNamara), submitted the following report to the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong…

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West Wyalong Golf Club Annual General Meeting C. H. Alexander Re-elected President

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

There was only a moderate attendance at the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Golf Club, when Mr. C. H. A.[?]…

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Football Season Set in Motion Forbes League's Annual Meeting Falling off in Takings for 1936 Debt of £51 to Be Overtaken

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

IN two seasons the finances of the Forbes Rugby Football League dropped from over £1200 to £361 during the past season, which ended with a debit of £5154. This position was disclosed at the annual meeting of the League, held in the…

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South Western Swimming Championships

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

A number of Grenfell swimmers and divers visited West Wyalong yesterday to compete at the carnival held in that town. The competitors…

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Swimming Club. Presentation to Mr. John Williams

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1

On Monday night at the baths; Mr. John Williams, who had been the treasurer of Grenfell Swimming Club since that body was formed, and who…

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Cricket Invasion of Wirrimah by Grenfell Diggers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1

During last week word was passed round that a challenge had been issued by the Wirrimah Diggers to a friendly game of cricket on their own…

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Cricket Dance At Garema GAREMA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

The Garema cricket club held a dance last Friday night, at the local hall, which was well attended, and the club should benefit considerably…

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The Racing Game The Australian Cup Field Royal Messenger's Pull in Weights Andy Knox to Ride Lightweight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 7

THE Australian Cup problem is hardly clarified by recent race form and the books ought to be betting a good price against the field, with wide figures offering against the majority of the acceptors, it is surprising to find a hurdler, Pooley…

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Bowls a Grade Pennant

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

Canowindra is doing very well in the above. The Parkes team journeyed to there, last Wednesday, but were deafeated by 72 to 57. Two of the…

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Rapid Growth of Dog Racing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 1

The rapid growth of greyhound racing is shown by increase in the income of the sport. Official figures at Harold Park show that, from…

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Greenethorpe Cricket. Greenethorpe v. KOORAWATHA

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 1

On Sunday) of last week the match between Greenethorpe and Kaorawatha in the semifinal of the Cowra Competition was completed and…

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Cricket Ground Wanted by Two Football Clubs Conference Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

Both the Forbes Football Club and the Marist Brothers' Old Boys. Football Club made application to last Thursday night's meeting of…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Club Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Nelson Pack Tennis Club was held on Sunday evening, when it was resolved that the official opening…

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W.W. Tennis Club OpeninG. Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

About 30 entries were received for the tournament which was conducted by the West Wyalong Tennis Club, to celebrate the opening of the 1937…

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Cowra Rugby League Annual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 7

At a well attended meeting held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night, it was disclosed that once again the committee…

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Greyhound Races Next

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

Next Wednesday night the Condobolin Coursing Club will conduct its St. Patrick's Day Cup meeting, the first race commencing at 7.45 p.m…

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Swimming Club John Crowe, Aged 6, Secures Certificate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

On Monday Mr. Cartwright, Examiner for the Royal Life Saving Society, visited Grenfell to examine various members of the G.A.S.C…

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Bowls Cowra Go Down to Young in B. Pennant

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 7

Young won against Cowra yesterday in a B Pennant game in the South Western . District competition. The scores follow:…

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Tennis Tournament Goolagong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

The Strollers have organised an American sealed handicap tournament to be held on their Courts on Sunday afternoon. All members are…

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