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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1939

922 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 47

Grinsted Cup Holders Ward Off Grenfell Cricket Interest Quickens EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

The acquisition of the Grinsted Cup has been a decided fillip to Eugowra cricket. Regular practice is being indulged in and enthusiasm is rife…

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Outright Win Time Saves Ungarie Club Ron Collins Plays Brilliant Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

Time robbed Four Corners of an outright [?] against the Ungarie Crusaders on Saturday last. The Crusaders won the toss and…

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G'gong Cricket Missies Cup by 4 Runs To Eugowra on Sunday GOOLAGONG, Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

A most interesting cricket match took place between Goolagong and Warraderry, at Warraderry, for the Brown Cup on Sunday. The scores were…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Following are the results of the competition matches played yesterday Derriwong 46 defeated Boona 41, Kiacatoo 240 defeated Ootha 113…

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Rugby League Annual Meeting Called

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will be held on Tuesday night. 21st February, in the…

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Saturday Cricket Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 6

Neglect by club secretaries to hand in scoring books compels us to delay the scores in last Saturday's competition fixtures until next issue…

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Relay Swimming Mr. J. Patterson Assumes Control

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

The committee of the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club has decided to revise the rules of the regular weekly relay races…

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SWIMMING Club Members at Home and Away

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 6

Swimming in the 100 metres club points score event at the pool on Sunday morning, Elwyn Woods led the senior field home in 80 2-5 seconds. Ken…

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Those Cricket Selectors (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

Dear Sir.—Would you please grant me space in your paper to let cricket enthusiasts, and particularly the selectors, know who I think should…

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Cricket Competition Draw

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

The Condobolin and District Cricket Association announces the complete draw for the second round of the competition. Matches will be played on…

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Coursing Club Disqualifications Imposed on Dog Owners and Trainers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

Condobolin Mechanical Hare Coursing Club has an outside reputation of being very strict. It has frequently been said by owners and trainers "no…

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Cricket Teams for Next Sunday Condobolin v. GILGAIS . At Gilgais

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

Condobolin Team -- E. Selems, Capt., C. Wald, A. L' Estrange, N. Dawson, J. L' Estrange, W Hope, H. Skinner, G. McMillan, H Lamont, Ron L'Es…

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Greyhound Racing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

The lingerie Show Committee Coursing Club will conduct a greyhound racing meeting on the showground course on Monday, 26th…

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Greyhound Racing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The Ungarie Show Committee Coursing Club will conduct a greyhound racing meeting on the showground course on Monday. 26th…

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The Terrors Of Bowls!

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

Two snakes, habitues of the Forbes bowling green area, were washed out of hiding early one morning this week, when the local fire…

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West Wyalong Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

Members of the West Wyalong Golf Club are reminded that the annual general meeting of the Club will he held to-night (Thursday) in…

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Week- End Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

The Saturday Afternoon cricket competion continues to- morrow, when Jemalong meets Methodists, at Jemalong; Marist Bros. meet Forbes Juniors, on…

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Week End Cricket Association Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The following teams will represent the West Wyalong Juniors and Mildil on No. 2 Oval at the Wesl Wyalong Recreation Ground on Sunday…

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Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Swimming Pool Popular Goolagong, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 9

The weather has continued dry and summery for the past week, with the temperature reaching the 100 degrees mark. Rain and cooler conditions would…

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Rugby League Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will be held on Tuesday night of this week in the Memorial…

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