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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 47

Cricket Association Meeting of Delegates a W[?] Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

A meeting of delegates to the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association was held in the Metropolitan Hotel, when the following were…

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Will Play Now For O'Farrel Cup But After Competition Cricket Assn. Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

Although the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association decided to refrain from taking part in challenge or…

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All Serene Now Cricket Dispute Over [?]Granted Clearance But For One Season Only

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

The dispute between the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association and the Barmedman Club is over as far as the 1938/39…

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Swimming

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

Members of the G.A.S.C. visited Forbes yesterday to compete in the swimming carnival, but were unsuccessful in winning any event. Col…

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Swimming Titles [?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

Kyoshi Nakama (Hawaii.) wen the 440 yards amateur championship of Nw South Wales at the North Sydney Poo]l his time, 4 min. 52 seec.,…

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Small Loss On Boxing Day Races at B'bong BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 9

The committee of the P.R.C. met on Tuesday night. Owing to various reasons and the hot weather, the attendance was not as good as usual…

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Relay Swimming Races Two Teams Disqualified Banks Win, Dead Heat for Second

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

A number at teams competed in the relay race at the Vest wyalong Swimming Pool on Friday night last for the Banks and Commerce Cup…

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Philippines Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

N. von. Nida, the Sydney golf professional won the Philippine Islands open, championship, with an aggregate of 292 for 72 holes. This was…

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Cricket Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

The following team will represent the West Wyalong Seniors at West Wyalong on Sunday next against Bellarwi. Players must be on the…

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Mildil News Cricket Mildil Defeats Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

Mildil were on hte ground at 10.30 but Wyalong were so late in arriving that play did not commence until 12 (noon). This is deplorable and it is…

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Exciting Swimming At Pool Club Stages Second Championship Meet Big Crowd Applauds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

SWIMMERS from Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Parkes, and Grenfell competed with local natatorial stars at the Forbes Olympic Pool on Wednesday night to stage the most exciting swim meet yet seen in Forbes. It was the second annual…

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£200 Cycle Meeting Forbes Club Ambition Night Racing Soon?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

Two hundred pounds prize money will be offered by the Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club at its big New Year's Day cycling carnival, 1940…

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Old Time Racing. Bigger Stakes and Longer Distances at Bega 56 Years Ago

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

Every time the Bega annual races come round we hear talk of the old time racing here, but very few of the old hands are left now to tell us…

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Swimming Pool Will Close on Saturday Nights

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

Although the West Wyalong Progress Association wrote to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council at West Wyalong asking that the…

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The Draw Cricket Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 3

The West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will be continued on Sunday next when Seniors will visit Clear Ridge…

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10 Per Cent Increase to Swimming Club For Next Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

Messrs P. B. Bowring (President) and R. B. Bloore representing the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club waited on Bland Shire Council,…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Owing to the extreme heat at last week end, it was decided not to have any competition play last Sunday. This, no doubt, was a wise move, for…

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The Yap of Bowls. (With apologies to the late C. J. Dunnis)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

I've peeked in at the bowlers—funny blokes; I've lissend to their gags and 'oary jokes…

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Cricket. Grinsted Cup. Grenfell Juniors v. Forbes St. Lawrence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

The following team will represent the Grenfell Juniors v. Forbes St. Lawrence next Sunday at the showground:—…

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Swimming Carnival Wednesday, February 8 Crack Swimmers Coming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

According to Mr. Jack Paterson, Carnival Secretary, the annual swimming carnival to be held at West Wyalong on Wednesday, 8th…

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