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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 47

Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 2

After Sunday's exertions many golfers found the choice 9 holes event on the King's Birthday holiday to be a bit of a strain on their failing…

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FOOTBALL. Grenfell Defeat Temora. By 31 to 10

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 2

After Monday's match in which Grenfell defeated Temora by 31 points to 10 the future of football in Grenfell can be looked forward to in a…

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Golf and Tennis at G'gong New Links Ready GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

Eleven members and associates of the local Golf Club visited Grenfell for the official opening of that club last Sunday. All spent a most enjoyable…

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Group 9 Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Matches played in the Group 9 competition on Sunday resulted:-- Grenfell defeated Barmedman 15-13. Cootamundra defeated Temora 15-5…

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Schools' Comp. Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 8

Opening matches between Forbes schools, High and Marist Brothers' College, in the inter-town schools' football competition, sponsored by the Forbes…

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St. Mary's Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 6

A Club tournament will be held at St. Mary's tennis courts, West Wyalong, on Sunday next. A mixed doubles on the American style will…

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Forbes Tennis Players in City

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 8

Among those who visited Sydney at the week-end were Misses Lorna Ford, Molly Cannon, Messrs. Keith Rowland, Keith Gaggin, Laurie and Greg…

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B'bong Tennis BEDGERABONG, Wednes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

Two local tennis teams were in action on Sunday. The Firsts went to Grawlin and suffered defeat. The Seconds had a win over Grawlin Seconds…

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Football Story For Tivoli Talkies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

"Hold that Co-ed" starring John Barrymore, George Murphy and Marjorie Weaver to be seen at the Tivoli Talkies, West Wyalong, this Friday…

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Hospital Tennis Tournament Medico Downed in Singles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

As the result of the tennis tournament held at the Wyalong and District Hospital court during the week, the Hospital Traymobile Fund will…

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Bright Tennis In Quandi. Tourney QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

The teams tournament conducted by the Quandialla Tennis Club on Sunday and Monday provided some good tennis. The entries were not as numerous…

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Splendid Work £10 Collected for Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

As the result of the activities of Mrs. L. T. Butler, of the Globe Hotel, West Wyalong, £10 3s 6d was collect-ed in cash at her husband's hotel on…

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Associate Golf Miss Joseph's Trophy Won by Miss L. Quail

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

The 18 holes stroke competition played at West Wyalong on Monday for a trophy donated by Miss Josephs was won by Miss L. Quail with a net[?]…

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Associate Golf the Club Trophy Won by Miss Ivv Josephs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

The is holes strobe competition and third round of the Ladles' Golf Union Medal which was conducted by the West Wyalong Associates on…

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Tennis Tournament. Best For Years E. Siel Defeats F.Kalms

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 6

The annual tournament, conducted by the West Wyalong Tennis Club on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last, was stated to be…

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Golf Gossip Happenings Of The Week Doings Of Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 5

For many weeks I have wended my way to the golf-house--sometimes early, with visions of improving my putting on the new putting green; but…

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No Score in Cup Football Quandi Keeps McWade Trophy Caragabal's Bid QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

On the recreation reserve on Sunday the hardest football game for the McWade Cup was witnessed, with Caragabal as cha[?]iengers…

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Back on the Map Forbes Football Club's Endeavors Catering for Local Talent Next Wednes, Social Engagement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

The enthusiasm with which football has been received in Forbes this season has brought Forbes Club from the ruck of despair and…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

A large field competed on Sunday for the right to play off in the Western District final of the T.B. Soldiers and Sailors' Cup, and the results…

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Exhibition Tennis. International Players Visit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

The Condobolin Town Tennis Club had a gala afternoon on Wednesday last, when several exhibition matches were given by visiting players,…

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