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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 42 of 47

Cricket Competition Commences Condobolin and Boona Defeated. Colts and Selems Sawmills a Draw

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

The district Cricket competition opened on Sunday last, when six teams competed, the seventh nomination, Selems No. 2 having withdrawn. A…

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Cricket Notes About Players O'farrell Cup Prospects More Interest Required Competition Has Proved Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association was very well attended. The business…

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CRICKET Matches of the Week Throughout the District Three "Ducks" For Wyalong Rovers Curry Delights Spectators

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

With nine down for 142. Wyalong Rovers "cleaned-up" Mildil who made 77 in the Association Cricket Competition. although the Rovers had three…

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Tennis Tournament For Red Cross Society £386 Raised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 8

The American mixed doubles tournament held at the Nelson Fork courts on Wednesday afternoon in aid of the funds of the local Red…

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Golf Notes. "Par 7" Bids Adieu Captain's Team Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

Well, this is my last contribution of the doings of golf until next season. Sunday saw the close of the season officially, and what a day it was?…

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Cricket Win for Quandialla Piney Range Downed QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 7

The first match of the season took place at Quandialla on Sunday, when a team representing Piney Range tried conclusions with the local…

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Rounds of Cheers for Football Heroes Night of Presentations Happy Players Receive Blazers From Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

HEROES of the football arena, Forbes Rugby League firsts, were acclaimed by a vociferously appreciative public at the Town Hall on Monday night. Wreathed in smiles,the players each received a blazer in…

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New Tennis Courts for Ungarie C.w.a

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 5

The Ungarie Country Women's Association tennis courts will be opened at Ungarie on Wednesday, 18th instant, at 3.30 p.m. Mrs. D. N…

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West Milby Cricket Club Will Be Active This Season Annual Meeting Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

There was only a small attendance at the annual meeting of [?]mlers of the West Mithy Cricket club, but it was decided to carry [?] again…

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Cricket Happenings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

Batting and bowling figures in competition matches played to date say that H. Thronton (Clear Ridge), L. [?]inney (Rovers), L. West (Wambena…

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Tennis Tournament In Aid of Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

The tournament conducted by St. Mary's tennis Club on Monday of this week in aid of the Hospital Sports Carnival showed a profit of £510s…

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CRICKET Matches of the Week Throughout the District Emerton's Comeback Secures 6 for 60 Clear Ridge Defeat Juniors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

A feature of the match between Clear Ridge and West Wyalong Jamcrs was the success of J. Emerton, one of the "headiest" of slow bowlers…

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Week-end Cricket Two "Home" Games

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 8

Forbes Club cricketers defend the Kelly Cup against Eugowra; St. Laurence players meet Grenfell Ex-Students in a friendly match;…

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Golf Associates Annual Meeting of Members Progressive Year

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the associates of the Forbes Golf Club, held at the clubhouse on the 11th instant, was a most…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Quandi[?] Notes Tennis -- Flower Show QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 7

Members of the district teaching staffs were included in a Grenfell district team in n tennis match against Cowra district teachers, played at…

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Cricket Ovals Council Will Grade Them Cricket Assn. Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at west Wyalong, decided to agree to a suggestion by the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association that…

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Picnic Races Bedgerabong and Wamboyne Meetings Programmes Prepared

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

Programmes of£100 for the Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club's meeting on Boxing Day, and £42 for the Wamboyne Picnic Race Club's…

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Tennis Tournament. for Convent Fete

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

An American style mixed doubles handicap tennis tournament will be held at St. Mary's tennis courts on Sunday, November 5, in aid of the…

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Compeition Cricket. Rain Stops Play

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

Rain throughout the greater part or Sunday afternoon, forced the abandonment of all competition cricket matches in progress, with the result that…

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Plenty Op Money Young Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

As a result of a very successful football season, the Young District Rugby League Football Club had £545 to disburse, the beneficaries under…

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