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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 36

Tennis Tournament At West Milby For Patriotic Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

[?]dents of West Milby held a [?]nis, to[?]ment on Sunday last in [?] of [?] Funds when a profit of £8. was shown…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 8

There's no "beating about the bush" when arrangements are being made for a Parkes Forbes match. At the meeting of the local League on Monday…

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TENNIS Weaver Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 1

The last matches in the Weaver Cup competition will be played tomorrow afternoon, when Town I. meets Carinya on the Town courts, and St…

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Golf Notes. The Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 5

Great interest is being shown in golf, 35 associates playing in the bogey competition--16 on Saturday and 19 on Tuesday--resulting in a win for Mrs…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 2

Our usual Minister for Propaganda having given up golf for more pressing affairs, I trust that these notes, though not up to his standard, will be…

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Greyhound Racing Trainers Winnings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

During the season, which ended during the week, 1000 greyhound trainers shared in the prize money of £55,082 distributed on the five principal tracks…

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Associate Golf Choice Nine Holes Won by Mrs. J. O'Brien

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 1

An 18 holes storke competition, ith a choice nine holes, was won by [?]s. Jack O'Brien, on Sunday afternoon, on the West Wyalong links…

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Made Racing History

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

Cheery Jack made racing history when he won the Grand National Hurdle at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, He is the first Sydney-owned…

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Tennis Final Carinya Beaten in Close Finish Win for Town I.

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

The final of the Weaver Cup competition was played on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for Town I., who beat Carinya…

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Tennis Tournament for Patrioic Fund

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

The West Wyalong Tennis Association conducted a very successful American tournament in aid of the Patriotic Fund. More than 140…

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Husband and Wife in Tennis Finals

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

The two day tennis tournament which was conducted on Stewarts Courts near the Central Wyalong Hotel, in aid of patriotic purposes,…

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West Wyalong Golf Club Qualifying Rounds of Championship

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

The qualifying rounds of the championship of the above club will be played on Sunday, 14th July, over 36 holes. There are three grades A. B…

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£70 for Patriotic Fund By Football Competition Successful Effort at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 5

The knock-out competition conducted by the Northern Riverina Football Association at Tullibigeai on Saturday last resulted in the…

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Cycle and Athletic Club Meeting

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

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club will be held at the Globe Hotel at 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) when the…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 8

Forbes Rugby League is whole-heartedly behind the sports candidate. Miss Flo Lawler, in the Patriotic Queen Competition. At this week's meeting…

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WIRRINYA Tennis Activities WIRRINYA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

The Ironbarks tennis tournament and dance last week proved to be quite successful. Some 40 players attended, and winners were Mrs. J. Dean and…

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QUANDIALLA Personal Items A Tennis Win QUANDIALLA, Wedneday

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

Messrs. C. and E. Sellen left per motor-bike for Glen Davis last week, seeking employment at this growing centre of the shale oil industry…

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TENNIS Tourney for Sports Queen At Town Courts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 1

Forbes Town Tennis Club held a meeting on Tuesday night and decided to put on an American mixed doubles tournament next Sunday in aid of the…

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Tennis Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Association held a very successful American tournament on Sunday, 7th July, Over 140 players took part, and…

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Golf Club House Minister Cannot Make Grant No Record of Promise

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

A letter from Mr. L. O. Martin, Min ister for Works and Local Government, which was tabled at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, by…

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