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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 47

Tennis Tournament Successful Easter Function Handsome Trophies Presented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

The Easter tournament conducted by the St. Mary's Tennis Club was most successful players from all parts of the district competing…

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Appeal Withdrawn Against Assn. Decision Cricket Dispute Ends

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

After a short debate at a special meeting of delegates of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, Messrs J. Pettit an d V. W…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

Forbes played Grenfell at Forbes, Grenfell fielding their Maher Cup side. Early in the second half Jack…

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Cricket History. Origin of Game in New South Wales. When Test Players Paid Their Own Expenses

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 1

The introduction of cricket into Australia is usually attributed to the officers of the ship Calcutta, which arrived in Port Jackson in…

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Golf Associates' Opening Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

The West Wyalong Golf Associates will hold their Opening Day for the season on Wednesday afternoon, when a 12 holes stroke competition…

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Dundas Cricket Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

To wind up the cricket season the Dundas Cricket Club members held a social in the Anona Hall on 5th April will the object of paying a few…

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BOWLS Visit of Peak Hill Rinks Forbes Successful

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 8

Forbes Club received a visit on Easter Monday from Peak Hill, which sent across four rinks. After a pleasant game the home team…

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Rain Spoils Goolagong Races GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 6

Unpleasant weather conditions spoiled the Goolagong races for which there were about 100 nominations. After showers had fallen, It was…

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Cricket Social Function To-morrow Night Presentation of Trophies

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

Forbes and District Cricket Association. will hold its annual "Smoko" reunion to-morrow night in the Parish Hall. Cricketers and…

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W.W. Golf Club Successful Opening Mr. G. Emmett in Double Event

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

The official opening of the West Wyalong Golf Club season took place on Sunday afternoon, with ideal weather conditions prevailing. A mixed…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

On Sunday next, 23rd April, the first competition of the season will be held, and though the event is not included in the official programme it…

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COURSING Friday Night

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Forty five dogs will compete in seven races at Condobolin on Friday night, 21st April, 1939. THE DRAW…

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Golf Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 5

Last Tuesday marked another day of progress in the history of the Condobolin Golf Club, as on that day a commencement was made with the…

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Successful Cricket Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

The Condobolin Cricket Association held its annual dance in the Central Hall, last Tuesday night. Ken Emmeet's Dance Band supplied the…

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Local and General Coursing Tomorrow Night. Seven Races. 45 Dogs, From As Far Afield As Dubbo. Roll Up!

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Have you become a member of the School of Arts? Do it now, and enroll. Subscription: ladys 36, gents 5-. Family circle 76 per quarter. 3000…

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FOOTBALL. High Praise for Grenfell Players

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

"Forbes Advocate" referring to last Sunday's game:— A stand-out in the Grenfell team was Sam Hamilton, who last year…

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Swimming Club Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club terminates its season's activities at the Parish Hall to-night with a dance at which the handsome…

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Easter Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Rain spoiled the Easter Cricket carnival conducted by the Parkes Cricket Association. Heavy showers at Forbes on Good Friday caused the match…

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Inter-school Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

Representing the Marist Brothers' College, first and second grade cricket tennis recently travelled to Grenfell where matches were played with teams…

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Tennis Officials BOGOLONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 9

The election of officers to control the affairs of the Bogolong tennis club during the season resulted: President, Mr. H. Harding Vice presidents, Messrs…

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