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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 36

Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

With the tournament coining off next week end it is very pleasing to note that the locals are at last getting down to it properly…

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Associate Golf Wednesday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon, 19th inst. an 18 hole stroke competition will be held by the West Wyalong Associates for a trophy donated by Miss…

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Smarten Up Tully More Football Dash Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Tullibigeal Australian Rules footballers have not been very successful during the present season, having tasted defeat on several occasions…

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Tennis Tournaments

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

The ladies of the Town Tennis Club held a most successful American tournament in aid of the Lord Mayor's War Fund last Thursday, when the…

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GOLF. Grenfell Tourney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Grenfell Club Will hold their annual tournament next Sunday and a large party of Young members Intend making the trip. The Young Club have also…

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Brolga Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

A tennis tournament in aid of the Brolga Patriotic Society will be held in the Brolga courts on Saturday. 3th July. Hot dinner will be served,…

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Associate Golf Sunday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

On Sunday afternoon West Wyalong Golf Associates will play the second round of the 18 hole eclecti[?] competition, for a trophy donated [?]…

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Inter-school Games. Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

On Thursday last Cowra visited Grenfell, bringing three football teams and two hockey teams. Cowra won all the football games,…

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Golf Associates Picnic Day Held For Patriotic Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

On Monday last, the West Wyalong Golf Associates held a picnic day, and donated the total amount of green fees, and afternoon tea charges to the…

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Tennis Afternoon For Blow Clear Red Cross Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 5

The Sunnyside Tennis Club held a tennis afternoon at the Sunnyside Tennis Courts, on Thursday afternoon in aid of the funds of the Blow Clear…

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Out For 5 Years "Amateur" Rider at W.W. Picnic Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

A racing sensation was caused by the outcome of an inquiry concluded at Cootamundra by Mr. H. Grime, stipendiary steward…

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Tennis of High Standard Witnessed During Tournament Mrs F. Kalms and Miss Menzies Win Ladies Doubles Competition Draw for Week End

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Although all championship events had to be abandoned and handicap events taking their place, this did not deprive the…

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Golf Associate Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Helman's trophy attracted 24 players--seven on Saturday and 17 on Tuesday--many excellent cards being returned; but you had to play under…

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Racing to Be Restricted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

While nothing is yet known, it is expected that before long the authorities will place some restrictions upon horse and mechanical hare racing…

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TENNIS Weaver Cup Comp. Resumed To-Morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

The Weaver Cup competition will be resumed tomorrow, when the matches to be played in the second round will be: St. Laurence v. Town I., Town II…

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FOOTBALL Meeting of Forbes League Patriotic Gesture Jerseys For Juniors

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 8

The Patriotic spirit of Forbes Rugby League was much in evidence at the regular Monday night meeting this week. War…

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Bogan Gate Show Postponed Locals Have Football Win Bogan Gate, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 7

At the regular monthly meeting of the Bogan Gate P. and A., held on Saturday night, it was unanimously decided to hold a carnival on the date…

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Associate Golf Miss Frost Wins Eclectic Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

The second round of the 18 holes eclectic competition was played by the West Wyalong Associates on Sunday afternoon. Miss P. Frost won the…

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Big Tennis Tournament At Wyalong on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

Entries for the hig tennis tournament to he held at Wyalong on Wednesday of this week, for the purpose of opening the new courts recently…

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Associate Golf Miss G. Farrar Wins 18 Holes Stroke

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon last Miss Geraldine Farrar won the 18 holes stroke competition, conducted by the West Wyalong Golf Associates, for a…

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