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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 36

Tommorrow Night. Fine Coursing Programme

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Seven races in which a really good lot of dogs are engaged, make up tomorrow night's attractive coursing programme. Oppo, who last week…

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Dance for Diggers Swimming Club Active

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

In a letter to the West Wyalong Fatriotic Committee. Mr. Jack Tierney Honorary Secretary of the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club, stated…

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Picnic Racing. Young Grassfed Nominations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

The following horses have been nominated for the grassfed events to be run at the Burrangong Picnic Club races on Wednesday, April 24, 1940:…

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Presbyterian Tennis Club. Official Opening

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

A very representative crowd witnessed the official opening of the Presbyterian tennis courts for the season on Wednesday afternoon…

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West Wyalong Tennis Club Social Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Tennis Club was officially opened on Sunday last. Representatives of St. Ma[?]y's and [?] "Boronia" Tennis Clubs and a large…

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Cricket Finals On Sunday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The finals of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will be played at West Wyalong on Sunday. In the A. Division,…

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Boxing Contest Richards and Moore (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

Ron Richards last night agreed that his boxing encounter with Archi[?] Moore should take place at the Sydney stadium next Thursday…

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Tennis Match Visit by Forbes Players. Match Here on

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

A team of tennis players from Forbes will travel to Condobolin on Sunday and engage a local combination in a friendly match…

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Leo Cooper West Wyalong Football Coach Club After Maher Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

From a large number of applications which were received for the position, West Wyalong Rugby League appointed Len. Cooper, of…

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Mr. "Dick" Aberline In Dual Capacity Football and Race Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

As the result of his organising ability as Secretary of the West Wyalong Rugby League Club, Mr. A. M. ("Dick") Aberline, was…

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First Football Match On Sunday Next Team Going to Tallimba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will play its opening match for the season at Tallimba on Sunday next…

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Condobolin Golf Club. Course in Good Condition. Opening Date Not Yet Fixed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The official opening date for the Condoboiin Golf Season has not yet been fixed, but it is expected that this will be decided upon at…

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Sport at Wirrinya Cricket and Tennis WIRRINYA. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7

The cricket season was drawn to a conclusion at this centre on Sunday, when two teams, styled as Ex Pupils and The Rest met in an enjoyable…

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Football Flicks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 8

Football kicked off to a good start last Sunday, when the Forbes Yeoval match provided really bright football while the players' condition lasted…

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Racing at Bathurst

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 3

The "National Advocate" says that, unless the Bathurst public wakes up and supports its Turf Club. there will be a black out there so far as…

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Town Tennis Courts New Grandstand and Other Improvements Official Opening Ceremony

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

The Town Tennis Club will hold its official opening of the season at its eight well appointed courts on Camp Hill on Sunday, the…

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"Buffers" Prevail In Cricket Match Against Caragabal Seconds CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7

Last Sunday a team of Caragabal "Buffers" issued a challenge to the second graders and left no shadow of doubt as to their ability. Quite a few…

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Forbes Football Season Meeting Of League Committee Schools and Reserve Grade Competitions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 8

MR. J. HARTCHER presided over a well attended meeting of Forbes Rugby Football League, held on Monday evening at the Albion Hotel. The gathering included representatives from the Crackerjacks, a new junior team that has been formed…

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Football Dispute Between the Country and the City C.R.L. Replies to N.S.W. League's Circular

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

The circular issued by the metropolitan body to country groups and clubs is in itself the strongest argument in favor of the stand taken…

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In Cricket Match Against Caragabal Seconds

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

On Sunday week a team of Caragabal "Buffers" issued a challenge to the second graders and left no shadow of doubt as to their ability Quito a…

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