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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 47

Condobolin Golf Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

Golfers and intending golfers will be interested to know that they Committee of the Club has been able to arrange for the Orange professional…

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Caragabal Sport Golf, Hockey, Tennis Week-end Results CARAGABAL, Wed. GOLF

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

A stroke competition was held by the Golf Club on Sunday, Mr. Alf. Jones being the winner. HOCKEY ANNIVERSARY…

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Football Tackles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

Arthur North, of West Wyalong. played his first Maher Cup game when only 15 years of age. If he starts to train immediately, if he tries hard…

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Associates' Golf News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

Nineteen players turned out on Tuesday for the first round in the eclectic competition now in progress. Quite a number of pars were recorded and…

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Clear Ridge News Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

Last Sunday the Clear Ridge Tennis Club held its annual meeting. All officers were re-elected as follows: President: Mr. G. Gordon…

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GOLF Hapenings of the Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

The golf course was a scene of great activity on the afternoon of Sunday, 30th April, no less than 70 members and associates being in attendance…

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Football Notes "Players" at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 7

In reviewing the Forbes team at Parkes last Sunday, it is necessary to qualify the word "players," for there were many occasions during the game…

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BOWLS Sunday's Challenge North Hill V. the Rest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

An interesting match will be staged on the local green next Sunday, when J. O. Anderson's team will the the mats to try conclusions with The Rest…

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FOOTBALL Match at Bribbaree Quandialla Successful QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

On Sunday the Quandialla team Journeyed to Bribbaree to play a friendly game against the local reps. Both teams were rather "green," but…

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Tennis Afternoon Presentation to Mrs. J. V. McLeod

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A tennis afternoon was field recently at Mr. A. Andrew's courts, for the purpose of saying farewell to Mrs. J. V. McLeod, who will shortly leave…

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£4 6s. NETTED For Hospital Ball Successful Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A tennis tournament, organised by Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Bunning, in aid of the expenses of the Hospital ball, was held on the town courts on…

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Associate Golf the Silver Spoon Won by Miss Jov O'Brien

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The 18 holes stroke competition on Wednesday for the monthly silver spoon was won by Miss Joy O'Brien, with a nett score of 71. Results: —…

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Coradgery Races Wednesday's Picnic Meeting Mr. C. Atkins' Five Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

Several Forbes horses figured in the finishes at the Coradgery picnic races on Wednesday, when Mr. C. Atkins, a former Forbes boy, won five of the six…

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Finis Written Wind-up Dance To Cricket Season BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

The dance on Friday night to aid of the cricket club was an unqualified success. The hall was filled to capacity, and…

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Rugby League Stars From Two Groups Country Elimination Match Sunday's Big Game At Forbes Who's Who in the Epic Clash

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

RUGBY LEAGUE, IN ALL ITS BRILLIANCY, will be witnessed at Spooner Sports Oval next Sunday, when the chosen upholders of football prowess from Groups X. and XI. will illuminate the playing field with scintillating sparks of…

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Big Inter-Group Football Match See the Stars of Groups 9 AND 17 in Action Sunday Next, 7th May, at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

This should he the game of the year as the selection of the players to take part in Country Week will he made after the match. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING A GRAND GAME. Every person in attendance is assured of a full view of the players…

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Golf Associates. New President Elected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

A Special general meeting of the Golf Associates was held in the Club House on May 4th. the object being to select a new president in place of…

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Football. Country Week Trial. Group 10 Scores Narrow Win

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Group ten won the Country Week elimination match against Groups 11 and 15 yesterday. A bigger crowd has never…

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Boxing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 5

Kui Kong Young, the Chinese boxes, knocked out the Australian, Joe Hall, in the first round at the Sports Arena, Sydney, with a powerful…

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Associate Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

On Sunday the Associates played the first round of an 18 holes eclectic competition for trophy donated by Mrs. E. J. Pilon…

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