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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 47

Kiacatoo Tennis Courts Opened

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

Quite a large crowd gathered at the Kiacatoo Tennis courts on Sunday the 18th inst., for the official opening, which was conducted by the…

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A Beautiful Golf Course. Grenfell Club Provides a Valuable Asset to the Town

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

Though only in its infancy the Grenfell golf course is already well known as one of the finest in the country—a well laid out course set amid…

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Profit on Diggers' Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 3

Although the recent meeting of the Forbes Diggers' Race Club was not largely attended owing to the inclement weather experienced, the sum of…

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Reserves Stage Bright Football Marists--Rest Clash "Gallery" Pleased

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 6

Sure handling, tackling and straight running were features of the early football at Spooner Sports Oval on Sunday, when Marists…

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Western Football Results of Sunday's Games Dubbo Beats Canowindra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 6

After a hard and rugged game, Dubbo successfully defended the Jack Hore Gold Cup against Canowindra on Sunday, winning 12-8. Canowindra held…

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School Football Lachlan District Competition Six Matches at Forbes on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 6

The Lachlan Schools competition, between Forbes High, Forbes Marist Brothers, Grenfell and Cowra High Schools, advances another…

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Annual Meeting Cycle and Athletic Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club will be held in the Memovial Hall, West Wyalong, on Monday…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

After, some discussion the Junee Club unanimously decided to adopt the recommendation of the zone scheme for the State championships…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

The first draw for partners in the President's Trophy to be played on Sunday next, commencing at 9.30 a.m., has been made and resulted as…

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Condobolin Golf Club Annual Open Tournament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

The Eighth Annual Open Tournament of the Golf Club is to be held next week end, the programme for which is as follows:--…

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Grenfell Jockey Club Cup Meeting. Farr Son's Easy Win in Cup Great Racing—Poor Attendance. Club Collects Another £100 in Rain Insurance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

The Grenfell Jockey Club's Cup meeting commenced yesterday in most dismal weather, which consequently, affected the attendance, the…

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Rugby League Reserve Comp. to Start

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 8

More than £500 has been handled by the Forbes Rugby League this season, and at present its credit balance is about £86…

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Bedgerabong Tennis Defeat Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 7

The local tennis players travelled to Forbes on Sunday, where, in a friendly match with a club team, they were beaten 16 sets to 11…

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Golf Gossip Happenings Of The Week Doings Of Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 8

The inclement weather did not prevent a good roll-up at the mixed foursomes last Sunday. Tom and the wife looked like certs at one stage, but it is…

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Annual Meeting Cycle and Athletic Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club will be held in the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong on Monday…

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Football. Group 9 Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 2

In the Group 9 Competition Cowra defeated West Wyalong at Cowra 28/10. Harden Murrumburah defeated…

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Annual Golf Tournament Most Successful Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 3

The Condobolin Golf Club conducted its annual Tournament over the weekend, when the ideal weather, perfect playing conditions, and large…

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TENNIS The Weaver Cup Postponed Owing to Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 1

Play in the Weaver Cup competition was for the most part postponed on Saturday owing to the rain of the two previous days…

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Ass0ciate Golf Miss I. Josephs Wins The Club Trophy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 1

The 1S holes stroke competition for the Club trophy was won by Miss Ivy Josephs with a nett score of 76. The following are the leading…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

Further training for the tournament has been arranged for next Sunday, when another full day's programme has been set down for decision…

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