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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1938

1,112 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 56

Lawn Tennis International Match Quist Beats Cramm in Two Sets PERTH

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

In the international tennis match between Australia and the United States at the Perth tennis courts to-day Adrian Quist beat G. Cramm 6/3, 6/1…

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Dog Racing Excellent Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

Last night's coursing fixture attracted a good attenuate and provided exciting racing, with big fields being the general order. There were many…

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Successful Meeting Parkes Coursing Club. Good Crowd Present

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

One of the best meetings yet staged by the Parkes Coursing Club was held at Edward McGlynn Park on Thursday night. A large crowd…

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Eugowra Sport Bowls and Golf EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

The contractor has made a start on the new bowling green and should complete it very shortly. If reports speak true the Golf Club…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The following team will represent the Juniors against the Rovers on Sunday next, play to start at 11 a.m. to start at 11 a.m. sharp…

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Ungarie Coursing Monday Niqht Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

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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Football Club Annual Meeting Adjourned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

Owing to a number of counter retractions, the animal general meeting of The West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club, which was…

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Golf is in the Air GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

Indications favour the Golf Club again having a successful season this year, as the links, since the rain, have been already frequented by quite a few…

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Cricket Dance To Be Held At Burcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

As the cricket season draws to a close, the Burcher Cricket Club will celebrate a social in the Burcher Hall ou Tuesday. 3rd March…

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Max Gray Appointed Football Coach West Wyalong Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club Unanimously agreed to appoint Max. Gray, of Sydney, who…

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FOOTBALL League Annual Meeting Group XI. to Include Dubbo

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The annual meeting of Forbes Rugby League will be held in the Council Chambers to-night, when it is anticipated that a large…

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Football Clubs in the South-west Interest in League Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

It is understood that a determined effort is to be made in a number of South-western towns this year to revive interest in Rugby League…

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Under Way Tomorrow Saturday Afternoon Cricket Comp. The Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

When the Saturday afternoon cricket competition closed for the Christmas vacation, doubt was expressed in certain quarters as to…

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Forbes J.c. Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

Forbes Jockey Club held a committee meeting on Friday night, when it was resolved to hold the next race meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, April…

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Swimming Carnival On Wednesday Week At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Wednesday night, 23rd February, will be a gala night for West Wyalong, as the annual swimming carnival will be held on that night in the…

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Swimming Carnival Letter to Council Regarding Several Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

On the receipt of a letter from Mr. C. J. Kennedy, Secretary of the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club, asking Bland Shire Council to…

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Annual Meeting Forbes Rugby League Adjourned Till Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

An attendance of seventeen was considered by those present at the annual meeting of Forbes Rugby League last Friday night too small…

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Football Meeting To-morrow Night (Tuesday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The adjourned annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby Leagues Football Club will be held in the Memorial Hall to-morrow…

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High-pitch Excitement Wednesday's Racing at Pool Wins for Thomas and Johnston

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

Several weeks go the officials of the local swimming club were afraid that that dreaded disease, apathy, was beginning to gnaw at…

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Australian Champions at West Wyalong Feast of Big Tennis Appreciated by Large Audience Kalms and Munro Give Good Performances

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

On Sunday last tennis enthu[?], in town and district received a great feast of excellent tennis when through the courtesy and generosity of Slazengers Li[?] a team of young players— including John Bromwich, John Sidwell, Paills and…

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