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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 47

TENNIS Weaver Cup Comp. St. Laurence I. and Town I. Equal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The concluding games in the Weaver Cup competition, excepting postponed matches, were played on Saturday, when by defeating…

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Drink at Golf Clubs Statement by Minister for Justice Restriction Would be Absurd (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Justice (Mr. L. O. Martin), commenting on tile position with regard to drinking in clubs, said it was absurd to say that a person,…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 4

Although a number of representatives went from Grenfell to the Eugowra tournament on Sunday there was nevertheless a strong field left…

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Tennis Activity at G'gong Inter-school Football GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

The local No. 1 tennis team played a draw of 13 sets with Billamari, at that centre on Sunday last. The No. 2 team was defeated by…

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B'bong Tennis No Success at Condo. BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

Bedgerabong tennis players were in Condobolin on Sunday, but met with scant success at the hands of the tennis racquet wielders of that town…

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129 to Nil Imposing Marist Bros. Record Schools Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 10

The imposing record of 129 points to nil was established by the three Marist Brothers' teams against Grenfell yesterday in the Lachlan…

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Golf Gossip Happenings Of The Week Doings Of Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 10

Hearty congratulations to our reps. who did so well at Eugowra. Harry Parker left no doubt about the result of the morning round. Nice work Harry,…

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Associate Golf Mrs. H. Heath's Trophy Won by Mrs A Aberline

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

The 18 holes stroke, competition conducted by the Wert Wyalong Associates on Wednesday for trophy donated by Mrs. H. Heath was won…

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Associates' Golf at G'gong Tourney Wins Party Yields £16 GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

The golf associates' mid-weekly competition last Wednesday, 18 holes stroke, was won by Miss McInnes, 96-22-74, with Miss Peg. Walsh, 113-36-77,…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

The first qualifying round of the club championships was very poorly attended. The weather conditions were responsible for only ten…

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Grenfell Golf Club. First Local Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 2

In contrast to many tournaments at which local players have competed in other towns in the past, the clock-wise precision with which the…

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FOOTBALL. Grenfell Trounces Young by 27 to 6. Over 1000 Watch Greens Overwhelm Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 2

Before a crowd of well over 1000, Grenfell beat the Maher Cup holders on the local ground yesterday by 27 paints to 6, notwithstanding the fact…

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Forbes Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

The annual open tournament of the Forbes Lawn Tennis Club will be held on August 12 and 13 (championships and special events) and August 19 and…

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Two Men Off in Rugby League Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

Ariah Park Rugby League Football Club met and defeated a team at West Wyalong on Sunday last at West Wyalong by 16 points to 5…

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Tennis Results West Wyalong Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

The West Wyalong Tennis Competition was continued on Sunday last the various matches resulting as follow:—…

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Big Entries For Associates' Golf Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 6

Forbes golf associates are elated at the number of entries received for their annual open tournament which is to be held on…

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Sprang Surprise Nelson Park Tennis Team In Weaver Cup Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 5

The glorious uncertainly of cricket and the glaring reversals of form often displayed on the turf had a parallel on Saturday, when…

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Death Follows Injury While Playing Football Lockhart Player SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

A few minutes after he had scored a try for Lockhart against Holbrook yesterday. Edward Andrews, better known as Harry Jackson, left the…

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Associate Golf Mrs. T. Nielsen's Trophy Won by Miss Joy O'Brien

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 1

The 18 holes stroke competition conducted by the West Wyalong Associates for Mrs. T. Nielsen's trophy was won by Miss Joy O'Brien…

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Likes the Game Townsend of Cargelligo 308 Miles to Play Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 1

Stan. Townsend, of Lake Cargelligo, certainly likes playing football. On Sunday he travelled 308 miles to strip for West…

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