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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 34 of 47

G'gong Golf "A" and "B" Grade Championship Play GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 7

In the associates' mid-weekly competition last week the qualifying rounds for "A" and "B" grade championships were played, also the final…

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Greenethorpe. Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

Greenethorpe easily defeated the challenging Bogolong team in a match for the Monterey Cup" on the local ground on Sunday week, winning by…

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Tennis Club Jubilee Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

The Jubilee Show Tennis Dance conducted by the Condobolin Town Tennis Club in the S.R.A. Exhibition Hall on Friday night last, was a most…

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72 Years Ago! From our files of 1867: NOVEMBER, 1867. First Grenfell Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 4

One great element to the success of a race meeting is the having of fine weather, and certainly as far as that great desideratum went we…

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C.w.a. Urged to Act Against Greyhound Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

The view that greyhound racing had a demoralising affect on youth, and was detrimental to the whole community was expressed…

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Clever Try Gave Magpies Laurels Hosler Hero of Comp. Game Poor Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 1

Jerry Hosier, Magpies' half back, was the hero of a dull reserve grade competition football encounter at Spooner Sports Oval, Sunday…

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Associate Golf Miss Ivy Josephs Wins Championship Two Trophes Won by Miss A. Dwyer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 1

The final match of the West Wyalong Associate Golf Championship was played off on Sunday last, between Miss Billie Farrar and Miss Ivy…

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Tennis Tournament Open Mixed Doubles at Forbes Won by L. Cannon and Miss T. Rhodes L. Cannon also District Champion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

FAVORABLE weather again prevailed for the continuation of the Forbes Club's open tennis tournament over the weekend, when the remaining championship and district and special events were concluded, and a start made with the handicap…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 5

Owing to the Young tournameat being held on Sunday and also to divers' other adverse circumstances, only a small field competed in…

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Associate Golf Competition Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the 18 holes stroke competition for Mrs. A. Aberline's trophy, has been, postponed by the West…

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Grenfell Races Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 3

Owing to heavy rain, the Show meeting of the Grenfell Jockey Club, to have been held yesterday and today, were abandoned. while the second…

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Pinnacle Tennis Pinnacle, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 9

A match had been arranged for last Sunday between teams from Pinnacle and Garema clubs, but owing to the tennis tournament at Forbes, the…

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Three Men Cricket Association Selectors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

After a ballot was taken at a special meeting of the West Wyalong & District Cricket Association, at the Metropolitan Hotel, West Wyalong…

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Twelve Clubs Nominated Foe Cricket Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

Twelve clubs—Clear Ridge, Yalgogrin. Mullee Plains. Mildil. Buddigowor. Seniors (West Wyalong). Juniors (West Wyalong). Wainbona…

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Golf Gossip Happenings Of The Week Doings Of Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 6

What a lively place the golf course was last Sunday, on the occasion of a friendly match with Parkes. About 30 Parkes visitors were present, and a very…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Six Teams in Comp. Football at Quandi. Biggest Tourney Yet Local Team Wins QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 9

The Recreation Reserve was the scene of the biggest football carnival ever attempted in this district, on Sunday…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 2

Whether the unexpected pleasure of enjoying a fine Sunday proved too much or whether it was due to downright chronic inability, the fact…

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Rugby League Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 4

The local team are still holding the Reilly Gold Cup against all comers and have also added to their list of cups the Hemphill Cup. which they…

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Swimming Season Question of Family Charges Reduction Made

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 1

The question of the charges to be made for the forthcoming swimming season at the Forbes Olympic Pool was considered by the finance…

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Public Holidays Forbes Show and Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 1

A communication was before the local Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday, from the Chief Secretary's Department,…

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