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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 45 of 47

Cricket Executive Mr. Templeman Lodges Complaint Mr. Gordon Elected Chairman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

At a special meeting of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association Executive, which was attended by Messrs D. L. Gordon,…

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Social Cricket at Jemalong Buffaloes "Biffed"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 8

Cricketers of the Buffalo Lodge tripped off to Jemalong last weekend for a social session of recreation with a party of weir workers…

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W.w. Swimming Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club's 50 metres handicap on the 10th instant was won by R. Robinson from B. Evans and H. Chandler…

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Tennis Results St. Mary's Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 3

The finals of the mixed doubles of the tennis tournament conducted by St. Mary's Tennis Club were won by Harold Rudder and Miss Menzies, who…

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Johnston and Thornton Cricket Heros Save O'farrell Cup in Opening Match Frank Templeman Dismisses Class Batsmen Clarke Scores Grand Century for Temora, and Pinney Takes Brilliant Catch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

Bert Johnston (West Wyalong), Harry Thornton (Clear Ridge) Frank Templeman (Bellarwi) Len Finney (West Wyalong) and Cliff Clarke (Temora) were the outstanding players in the opening match of the season for the famous O'Farrell…

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BOWLS Opening of Grenfell Green Forbes Represented

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 6

Last Wednesday afternoon the Grenfell bowling green was a scene of much animation, when the official opening for the season…

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Cecil Pepper Stars in Interstate Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 6

Cecil Pepper, well-known in Forbes, where his parents lived for years, is in the Sheffield Shield cricket limelight…

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Points Score Races at Pool First of Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 2

Swimming club seniors and junin their points score competitions iors lined up for tile opening races at the pool on Sunday morning…

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Pithy Comment on Cricket Subjects Who's Who in the Game

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 5

Those who consider Gordon Butler should not be included, in the West Myalong Association team to defend the O'Farrell Cup against Coolamon…

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Is It Cricket? To Bat All Day O'Farrell Cup Challenges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

Is it cricket to keep the challenging team in the held all day, while the home team goes on to make a big [?] is it wise to…

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Cricketers Resign From Club Want Cricket For Whole of Season St. Laurence Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 8

Four well-known cricketers of the St. Laurence Club have transferred to the Town Club. Their clearances were granted…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 3

The match between West Wyalong and Condobolin District Cricket Association, for the Noel Meagher Challenge Cup, at West Wyalong…

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Lucky Cricket Number

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

The lucky number 011 the programme disposed of in aid of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association on Sunday last was 230…

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Thomas and Gathercole Win Swimming Events At West Wyalong Pool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club conducted two events on Sunday last, the 100 metre race being won by E. Gathercole and the 50…

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Tennis Tournament Won by J. Purtell and Mrs. E. Navin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

The finals of the tennis tournament, which was conducted by the West Wyalong Tennis Club, were played on Wednesday afternoon last,…

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Purchase of Poles For Flood Lighting of Spooner Oval Night Cycle Racing?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council on Thursday night, the electrical engineer, Mr. Waldron, submitted a special report on…

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Rionscup Brilliant. Wins Double and Cup. Monday's Coursing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Rionscup annexed a double at Condobolin Coursing meeting on Monday night, making a total of six wins and a third in seven starts on the local…

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Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club Miss Joan Sharrok President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club was held at Holland Park recently, when there were…

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Cricket Cracks Who's Who in the Game?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 8

One of the most interested spectators at O'Farrell Cup matches at West Wyalong is Mr Herb Murphy, of Clear Ridge…

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Bright Cricket Predicted Next Sunday's Match For O'Farrell Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 4

Can West Wyalong perform the cricket "hat-trick" by holding the O'Farrell Cup for the third successive match which will take…

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