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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 46 of 47

Week-end Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 10

St. Laurence cricketers defend the Frank Morgan Cup against Jemalong on Halpin's Oval, Sunday, commencing at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Defenders selected…

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Caragabal Cricket Caragabal, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 9

This cricket team has been chosen to represent Caragabal against Piney Range, at that centre, on Sunday: T. Cartwright (capt.), R, Napier, H. Gault,…

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Another Cricket Cup Donated by Mr. Frank Morgan To St. Laurence Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 10

In an effort to help the St, Laurence Cricket Club retain its separate entity despite the defection of four prominent members to Town…

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Ladies' Swimming Club Activities Commenced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

The West Wyalong Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club has commenced its activities for the year. Yesterday a 50 metres handicap…

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Cricket Number

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

The winner of the Jucky number on the cricket programmes holds ticket No. 13. This was held in connection with…

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MR. J. Emerton Certificated Cricket Umpire West Wyalong Sportssmar

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

The history of men who have made sport in West Wyalong would not be complete without reference to Mr. Jack Emerton,…

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Two Selector's Resign Cricket Association Dispute Asked to Reconsider

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

A special meeting of the Executive Committee of the West Wyalong and District Crloket Association, on Saturday night,…

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Help for Men of 2nd A.I.F. Cycle and Athletic Club Decides Proceeds of January Carnival for Patriotic Purposes Monster Street Procession to Be Arranged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

"With the assistance of the public of town and district we will play our part in raising money to help purchase comforts for the Australian soldiers who have taken up arms in the cause of freedom and justice. We are proud of our 2nd…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

The following will represent the Saturday Club against the Combined Eanks on Saturday next for Clayton Matterson Cup:—…

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Golf. Dalton Cup. Brennan's Great Win

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Playing superbly, John Brennan, one of the new first grade players of the Grange Golf Club, on Sunday won the Dalton Cup, when he was…

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Golf Club Trophies Annual Meeting Presentation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

It has been de[?]fided that the trophies won last season by the meml bars of the Weethalle Golf Club, be presented at the annual general…

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Cricket Competition Narriah Club Leading

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Narriah Club is at the bead of the list of points is the Weethalle and district cricket competition, with Rankins Springs. Dundas and Weethalle…

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Eight Points Granted Disputed Cricket Watch Umpire Against Rovers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Following the leaning of a report by Mr. C. R. Alexander, one of the Umpires, the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, upheld the…

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West Wyalong Bankers' Club Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

During the last two Wednesday afternoons the residents of West Wyalong viewed with great trepldition and dismay, a varied assortment…

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Delegates Meet Cricket Association Meeting Important Resolutions Carried Competition Finals Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, has decided to take the necessary action to provide greater interest in the…

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FIRST 100 Metres in Competition Points Score Swimming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

Senior club swimmers covered 100 metres in their points score swim at the pool on Sunday morning. It was their longest competition…

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BOWLS Pennant Match at Forbes Condobolin Beaten in Close Match

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

In a bowls match at Forbes on Sunday in the pennant competition, Forbes defeated Condobolin by the narrow margin of one point,…

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Boxing Day Cricket Invitation from Condo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 4

Mr. C. H. Matterson, Secretary West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, has received an invitation from the Condobolin Cricket…

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Coursing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Tomorrow night (Friday) will see another good night of dog racing in Condobolin. There is a programme of Maiden Stakes, Flying Stakes, Maiden…

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Cricket Competition Yesterday's Results

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 2

Selems gained a first innings win in the match against Kiacatoo at Kiacatoo. The visitors were all out for 201 and the home team could only muster…

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