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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1938

1,112 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 56

Ungarie Greyhound Racing Meeting To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

The Ungarie Coursing Club will coduct another greyhound racing meeting to-night (Monday) the first event to commence at 8 p.m…

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Cricket Ground Renamed Spooner Park

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 1

At the time of the visit of the Hon. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Works and Local Government, to Forbes to officially open the new…

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TENNIS Easter Tournament Won by Kalms & MUNRO

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 1

The Easter tournment, which was organised by the West Wyalong Tennis Club, was bre[?]t to a conclusian on Sunday, [?] when the final…

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Ambrose Palmer Injured Accident at Football Practice

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

Amrose Palmer, the Australian heavyweight champion boxer, injured his, elbow when he fell while training with the Foptscray football team…

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FOOTBALL Forbes Beaten at Grenfell 21 to 4

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

"Chikka" Rice, recently appointed coach to the Grenfell Rugby League, dislocated his shoulder in the second half of the opening match of the…

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Mildil Win First Football Match Mat. Bristol the Hero

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 1

The newly formed Rugby League Club at Mildil played Girral the first match of the season on Sunday, and "drew first blood," by winning 3 to…

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Out for Twelve Months Sensation at Bathurst Races The Povertdale Case

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

Twelve months' disqualification imposed on the Bathurst owner, Mr. W. H. Kennerson, the stable- jockey, Cecil Windred, and the…

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Met Trouble, But Won Gin Sling at Bathurst Races Mr. C. E. Sanderson's Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

After having their hopes dashed at the start of the Encourage Handicap at Bathurst races on Saturday, punters had the satisfaction…

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In The Spotlight Of Sport Tennis Find "Greatest Since Mile. Suzanne Lenglen" English Critics Praise Miss Nancye Wynne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

Everyone is wondering whether the young Australian player, Miss Nancye Wynne will win the hardcourts championship at…

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Side Step's Double Night of Fine Coursing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

Despite the cold weather a good crowd witnessed still another excellent coursing meeting staged by Condobolin Club last night…

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Cricket Ground Renamed Spooner Park

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

Thus the Forbes "Advocate":-- At the time of the visit of the Hon. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Works and Local Government, to Forbes to…

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Here and There in the Football World

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

The football season in the SouthWest began yesterday with the commencement of the Maher Cup series of 1938. Aspirants for the honor…

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Football Meeting of Group 11 Heid at Parkes Last

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

The above meeting was well attended, the following being present :-- J. Hatcher, Forbes, president ; J. Heiss, Parkes, secretary ; R. Tindell,…

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Goolagong Sport Football, Tennis, Golf Opening Golf Day GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 6

The local footballers played Forbes, on the home ground, on Sunday afternoon. The game, resulted in a win for Goolagong by 16 points to 2…

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Football Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 1

The Mildil Rugby League Football Club will conduct a dance in the Mildil Hall on Friday, 13th May…

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Football Flickers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 10

There was a good muster at last Sunday's Group XI. delegate meeting, when arrangements were made for an eliminations match, in connection with…

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Golf Club Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 2

Dahlias in a blaze of color intermingled with autumn leaves provided the floral decorations at the golf clubhouse on Friday night, when a…

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Alleena Tennis Two Matches Played

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

On Sunday last Alleena visited Buddigower to meet the Buddigower team in a cup match but were unsuccessful in their effort to win the…

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Ready for Action Mildil Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

Now that the newly-formed Mildil Football Club has one victory to its credit, having defeated Girral on Sunday last by three points to nil,…

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On the Ball in Ungarie District Is Rugby League Dying?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

Although only five Clubs were represented at the annual general meeting of the Northern Riverina Australian Rules Football Association,…

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