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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 27 of 47

FOOTBALL. New Players for Grenfell

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

Two new players arrived in Grenfell early in the week to play with the Grenfell team. They are J. Dickinson, a forward…

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FOOTBALL. Grenfell Down to Temora. Locals Give Dashing Display to Beat Crack Combination 13/7

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 3

Giving a splendid exhibition of football, Temora defeated the redoubtable Grenfell greens in the Group Nine competition match on Sunday by 1[?]…

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G'gong Sport Football Win -- Tennis Teams Beaten GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 9

Congratulations are being showered upon the local footballers on their match last Sunday, when they were successful in gaining the Finn Cup…

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50 Members Wanted Ungarie Coursing Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

In accordance with the recent decision of, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Goilan) it is now necessary for all Greyhound Racing Clubs to have a…

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Town Band At Football Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

The West Wyalong Town Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Baker played a number of spirited airs at the showground, before the West…

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Cowra J.c. September Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the Cowra J.C. it was decided to allocate £600 for the club's meeting in September. Of this amount £250 will be allotted to the…

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Credit Balance of Over £126 Forbes Rugby League Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

Forbes Rugby League launched out this season with a credit balance of only £289 and a millstone of debt…

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Associate Golf Miss Josephs Wins Par Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

An 18 holes par competion, conducted by the West Wyalong Associates on Wednesday afternoon was won by Miss Ivy Josephs…

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Close Football Win for Caragabal CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 9

The closest match of the season in which Caragabal footballers have been engaged was played on Sunday when the town team journeyed to Bendlck…

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Mixed Foursomes For Sunday Next W.W. Golf Fixtures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

The West Wyalong Golf Club has arranged a mixed foursome event for Sunday next and if any Associate or Member has been omitted partners…

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W.W. Golf Club Qualifying Rounds On Sunday Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

The qualifying rounds of the West Wyalong Golf Club championships will be held on Sunday week. The committee has decided that competitors…

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FOOTBALL Canowindra's Challenge Next Sunday's Walker Cup Game

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 10

Since bringing the Johnnie Walker Cup to Forbes, the local rep. footballers have been "hard put to it" to retain possession on a couple…

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Golf Gossip Happenings Of The Week Doings Of Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

Much consternation was caused in the vicinity of the rifle range last Sunday afternon by a series of loud reports, but upon investigation it proved…

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Children Must Behave At Football Matches Officials Seek Aid of Law

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

Officials of the Forbes Rugby (League are displeased with the unattended children who go to the football each Sunday…

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Golf Activity at Goolagong Week's Competitions Wins for Miss Walsh and J. Beath GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 9

The local golf associates played their mid-weekly competition (12 holes--3 hidden) last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Peg. Walsh was the winner…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 2

Associates attended in good numbers at the usual Tuesday afternoon competition held on 4th inst. The competition took the the form of a…

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Football. Group 9 Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 2

Matches played in the Group 9 competition yesterday resulted:— Grenfell 7 defeated Cootamuudra 5. Young 13 defeated…

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Grenfell Golf Club. Grand Open Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 3

Golfing history in Grenfell will be made this weekend when the club will stage its first annual open tournament…

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Associate Golf Wednesday's Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday next, 12th instant, an [?] holes stroke competition will be held, for a trophy donated by Mrs. B. [?]. Reath…

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Cricket Club Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyulong Cricket Club will be beld in the Metropoitan Hotel, West Wyalong, on Tuesday night of this…

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