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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 47

N.R. Football Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Northern Riverina Football Association will be held at Tullibigeal on Friday, 28th April. Clubs are asked to have…

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Football Tackles Advice to Coach

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

Len Cooper's appointment as coach to the West Wyalong Rugby League Club has been received with mixed feelings. Some enthusiasts are of…

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Golf Activities What Associates are Doing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 10

Golf amongst the associates is in full swing now that the cool weather had arrived. Players numbering 21 put in an…

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Football Fixtures For Sunday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

On Sunday next the West Wyalong Rugby League representative team will visit Cootamundra, and the team to play will be selected at the…

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Swimming Pool Receipts £758/2/5 for Year At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

In a report to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Counil in connection with the Olympic Swimming Pool at West Wyalong, the Shire Clerk (Mr…

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Wally Staniforth Shines at Cricket In Condobolin District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Wally Staniforth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Staniforth, or "Yarrahdale," Buddigower, who is now resident in the Condobolin district, has…

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Associate Golf Opening Day for 1939 Miss Stear Wins Captain's Trophy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon, the West Wyalong Golf Associates held their official opening, with a 12 holes stroke competition, which was won…

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Popular Members Receive Presentations From Half-Holiday Cricket Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the West Wyalong Saturday Half Holiday Cricket Club was held at Aberline's Royal Hotel to wind up the Club's activities for…

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Father O'leary Dead Noted Scientist Collapse While Playing Golf Expedite Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 10

The Rev. Father William J. O'Leary S.J., who was formerly Director of the Riverview Observatory, collapsed and died while playing golf on the…

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Growing Strength Of Cricket Association Second Annual "Smoko" Presentation Of Cup And Other Trophies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 10

LAST YEAR the Forbes and District Cricket Association instituted a smoke social to celebrate the winding-up of its season, which was a most successful event for an initial gathering, and it was decided to make the fixture an annual one…

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Anzac Day Sport Meeting Teams' Race Off Athletics on Bill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Large scale plans for a cycling carnival on Anzac Day, Tuesday, April 25, have had to be dropped by the Forbes Cycle and Athletic…

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Picnic Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Remount Dace, open only to horses and members of Condobolin Troop Sixth Light Horse--Hallowret, Johnnie, Corslin…

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FOOTBALL Grenfell Defeat Harden-Murrum-burrah by 24 to 10 Sam Hamilton Outstanding Player. Pike's Splendid Kicking

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Grenfell defeated Harden-Murrum-burrah on the local ground yesterday by 24 points to 10. During the first half Grenfell…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of St. Mary's Tennis Club will be held at the school on Tuesday night of this week…

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Football Draw with Canow'dra Visitors' Last Half Victory 15 Points

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 6

Their onslaughts assisted by a strong down field wind at Spooner Sports Oval on Sunday afternoon, Forbes representative footballers…

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Bogolong Tennis Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

A very successful point score tennis tournament was held at Bogolong on Sunday last, 48 players taking part, resulting in a win for Miss R…

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Football. Barmedman v. BRIBBAREE

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

Bribbaree footballers journeyed to Barmedman on Sunday and were defeated by 41 to nil. Barmedman team was strengthened…

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Picnic Races and Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

There seems to be quite a revival of the real old picnic spirit that augurs well for the interest and ultimate success of the races next…

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Hospital Tennis Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

The official opening of the Hospital tennis court will be held on Sunday afternoon next, April 30, at 3 p.m. Mr. E. G. Munro (Hospital Organiser)…

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W.w. Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

The following are the results of a four ball best ball played on Tuesday, 25th April:—Davison and Walker, 4 up…

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