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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1938

1,112 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 56

Golf Associates. Cowra v. BURROWA

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 5

Mrs. L. Hanna lost to Mrs. Souter; Miss L. Twigg defeated Miss Hancock; Mrs. C. Mitchell lost to Mrs. Dutten; Miss E. Squire squared with…

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Football Cowra Down to West Wyalong. Lose Cup by Narrow Margin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 2

After perhaps the closest finish in clashes for the famous Maher Cup for years Cowra yesterday lost the trophy to West Wyalong, the…

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Main Val and Johades Dead Heat. Small Fields But Good Racing. C.J.C. Autumn Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 5

For the Condobolin Jockey Club's Autumn Race Meeting on Tuesday last, the attendance was not up to the mark at all, but those there were…

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G'gong Sport Tennis and Football Successful Day GOOLAGONG, Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 6

Goolagong tennis club again had two teams in play on Sunday last. The No. 1 team played Eugowra No. 1 team on the local courts, and the match…

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Golf Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

"My wife left me because I was always playing golf." "How much would a set of clubs and things cost me?"…

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Football Flickers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 10

Congratulations to Sam Hamilton. Bob Lloyd and Basil Clifton on their selection to represent Group XI. in the Country Week elimination match at…

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Garema Tennis Garema

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 4

Last Sunday a team from the local tennis club engaged in a friendly match with the Thurungle club, and at the end of play won by 10 sets, the…

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W.w. Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

The following players have been selected to represent West Wyalong against Barmedman at West Wyalong on Sunday next 22nd instant:—…

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BOWLS Match With Parkes Forbes Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

Forbes bowlers are to play a social game at Parkes on Sunday, cars departing from the Australia. Hotel at. 1 p.m. Only three rinks will be…

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Associate Golf Good Cards Returned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 2

Mrs. James Aberline, together with Mrs, Helyar and Mrs. Stewart, startled the Golf Club on Wednesday by making handicap reductions—the…

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Weethalle Golf Two Competitions Played

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 5

Weethalle Golf Club has commenc[?] ed its activities for the year, and there is again a good attendance. The nine holes stroke competition…

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Tennis Match. on Sunday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 7

Mallee Plains Tennis Club will vis[?] West Wyalong on Sunday next and will meet St. Mary's Club. Both Clubs will field strong and…

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GOLF Annual District Tournament Opening To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

The fifth annual open tournament of the Forbes Golf Club will be commenced to-morrow afternoon and continued on Sunday,…

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TENNIS Forbes to Tackle Harden After Coveted Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 4

The Town Tennis Club is despatching a strong team to Harden on Sunday which will launch an attack in an attempt to win the coveted…

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No Football Eugowra Favors Other Sport EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 6

For the first time in the history of Eugowra, there will be no football this year. The golf, tennis and hockey clubs will benefit. A good deal of…

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Ah Foo Reports a Football Match and How???

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 5

Ey cli, Mister Editlor, my friend Mister Baker, he tellee me. "You doey me flavor, Ah Foo?" Me catchem allee samee. Him…

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Wins at Surrey Australian Tennis Players (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

A cable from London states: In the Surrey tennis championships, Mrs. Hopman defeated Miss Morison, 9/7, 6/0…

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West Milby School' Sewing Mistress Likely Tennis Courts for School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 7

There was a full attendance, at the meeting of the Wilga plains Parents and Citizens Association o the [?] 10th instant…

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After the Races Prizes at Bedgerabong Grand Ball BEDGERABONG, Wednes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 6

The autumn meeting of the Bedgerabong P.R.C. was reported fully in last week's "Advocate." The trophies were greatly admired…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 2

Handicap Pairs.—First Round: Mathews and Penrose (2 on) beat Filby and McCabe (2 on)—29/22. Although the draw in this…

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