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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Cricket. Yesterday's Matches

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

Three matches were played in the Condobolin Cricket Association competition yesterday. In the match on the turf wicket…

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Swimming Club Request Granted by Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong on Friday, acceded to a request by Mr. Jack Tierney. Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong…

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Cricket Competition Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

The second round of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will commence on Sunday next, the Association Secretary (Mr…

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Coursing Club Meeting. Excellent Attendance. Double to Bluey's Cin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

There was an excellent attendance at the Condobolin Coursing Club's meeting on Friday night when a ring of six bookmakers operated. Feature…

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Killed by Ball Boy Struck on Head Whilst Playing Cricket (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—Donald Finger, aged 10 years, the son of Pastor Finger, a Lutheran Minister, was struck on the head by a…

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"Painted Ships on Painted Ocean" Calm Ruins Regatta

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

Model yachts launched on Lake Forbes on Sunday afternoon for a regatta were left in the doldrums. There was no breeze…

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ATHLETICS Country Championships Sydney Fixture

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 6

The annual country championships fixture of the Amateur Athletic Association of N.S.W. is set down to be held on Sydney Sports…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

The following team has been selected to represent the West Wyalong Juniors against Alleena on Sunday. Cars Leave Post Office at 10 a.m…

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Selems Sawmill Cricket Team

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

The following players have been selected to represent Selems S'Mills Cricket Club against Yarrabandai at Yarrabandai on Sunday next:--…

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Pleasing Report To Bland Shire Council Regarding Swimming Pool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

The West Wyatong Swimming Pool in Holland Park, is considered by an officer of the Department of Works, to be one of the…

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£1/1/0 DONATION To Cricket Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

Mr. C. H. Matterson, Secretary of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association announced at a special meeting that Mr. D. L. Gordon, of…

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Easter Cricket. McCabe, O'Reilly and Co. For Grenfell?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

It is quite likely that a team of international cricketers will visit Grenfell at Easter time, to play on Sunday and Monday…

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Easter Visit Of Metropolitan Cricket Team Almost A Certainty

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 7

Mr. W. Simpson, secretary of Forbes Cricket Association, has been in communication for several days wilh Mr. J, Chegwyn with a view to…

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Swimming Results At West Wyalong Pool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club conducted two events in conuection with the point-score handicap on Sunday at the Olympic Pool,…

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Annual Swimming Carnival. Monday Night Next, 29th Inst

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

The Annual Swimming Carnival, promoted by the Grenfell Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club, will be held in the Municipal Baths on…

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Cricket. Yarrabandai Minor Premiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

Yarrab[?]ndai played a draw with Selems in the District Competition at Yarrabandai yesterday and consequently ran out victors in the minor…

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Tennis Afternoon at Mallee Plains

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last a tennis afternoon will he held at the Mallee Plains tennis courts, in aid of the candidature of Miss Ahoa…

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Cricket Comp. Matches Draw for Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will be continued on Sunday next, when eight teams will compete…

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CRICKET" Famous O'Farrell Cup Secretary's Alleged Statement Time Limit Suggestion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 5

"The O'Farrell Cup has ruined competition cricket in West Wyalong," is a statement attributed to Mr. C. H. Matterson,…

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Bathurst Races Forbes Horses Engaged To-morrow's Weights

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 6

The Bathurst Turf Club's Anniversary a meeting will be held tomorrow and Monday, a number of Forbes horses being engaged…

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