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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1938

1,112 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 56

Bowlers on Top in Grade Cricket Jackson Takes 6/15

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Bowlers bad a field day in grade cricket in Sydney ou Saturday, de spite Hie fact that wickets generally were good…

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Council Gleanings From Thursday Night's Aldermanic Meeting Appointment of Junior Gardener -- Linking the Western & Southern Highways Through Forbes. Noxious Weeds in Municipality-- Swimming Carnival on February 23-- "Horse-play" at the Olympic Pool --Street Rubbish Receptacles

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

All the aldermen were in attendance at Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council. In committee the plans of Meagher…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

The following team will represent West Wyalong Cricket Club against Grenfell at West Wyalong on No. 1 Oval on Sonday next. Play will…

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Dubbo Diggers Success of Coursing Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

A cheque for £238101 was handed to the president of the Dubbo subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League at the annual meeting, to be…

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BOWLS Pennant Comp. Forbes Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

Forbes sent a team of bowlers to Parkes on Wednesday to take part in the Central Western pennant competition, but the visitors were…

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Football Meeting Next Tuesday Wght

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will be held in the Memorial Kali. West Wyalong, on…

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CRICKET Saturday Afternoon Comp. Sunday's Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 10

There has not been a great deal of activity in local cricket circles since Forbes lost the Grinsted Cup and the Saturday afternoon…

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Eugowra Golf Deputation Regarding j Course Tenure EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

A deputation, consisting, or Dr. O'Reilly (president), Messrs. S. Lean (secretory), G. R. Dart (treasurer) and Ron. Douglas, on Monday waited on…

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Swimming

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

At the local baths on 'Sunday' morning the Swimming Club held a 133 1/2 metres handicap, which was won by D. Bransdon, Col Dun 2, B…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Rev. Father O'Brien and Mr. Bob Clemson, of Condobolin, representatives at the Anniversary Bowling Carnival in Sydney, did well in the…

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Coursing Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Don't forget the coursing meeting to be held on the Condobolin track next Wednesday night. Good nominations are anticipated, and the track…

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Greenethorpe Cricket. Greenethorpe's Glorious Victory

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

In a match in which bowlers excelled, Greenethorpe held the Shannon Cup in their match with Bulla Creek, winning by the narrow margin…

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Cricket Waratahs' Narrowly Defeat Canowindra. Lou Shaw (46) AND H. McKELLAR (52), G. SHAW (32), W. SHAW (41) in Good Form. H. Beath's Great Effort for Canowindra—scored 71 and Took 8 Wickets for 61

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 3

Waratahs (holders) narrowly defeated Canowindra by 18 runs yesterday for the Grinsted Cup. The holders have now won seven…

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Ungarie Coursing Monday Night Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

The Ungarie Coursing Club will conduct another big meeting on Monday night next the first event to commence at 8 p.m. sharp…

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Swimming Carnival Wed. February 23 At West Wvalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club will conduct its annual carnival at the £13,000 swimming pool in Holland Park on Wednesday, 23rd…

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Sunday's Cricket Condobolin Coming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

Condobolin will visit West Wyalong on Sunday and play the West Wyalong Club a return match. Following the display of the West…

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Football Coach Get In Early

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

It was rumoured in West Wyalong over the week-end that the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club proposed engaging a playing…

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A Junior Among Seniors But He Beat Them Just the Same Club Swimming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

Venturing from the ranks of the juniors into the realm of the seniors. "Heck" Williams proved himself a surprise packet on Sunday…

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Football Meeting To-morrow Night (Tues.) Practical Support Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

All persons interested in Rugby League Football at West Wyalong, are requested to attend the annual meeting of the West Wyalong Club,…

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FOOTBALL The Coming Season Annual Meeting of Forbes Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

Those football fans who are interested in the affairs of the Forbes Football Club are given a reminder that the annual meeting…

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