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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 36

Country Rugby League Re-affiliates With N.S.W. Body Country v. City Match Mooted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

The Country Rugby League was unanimously granted re-aff[?]ation by the N.S.W. Rugby League on Monday night…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 3

Named alter a former Director of State Lotteries where the element of luck played a very big part, a Whiddon competition was held on Sunday…

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Boxing Kangaroo

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 3

Born in Australia three and a half years ago, Peter the Great, a boxing kangaroo became well known throughout the United States. Recently, in…

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"Boxing Bishop" "Warmed Up" at Gundagai

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

When the Anglican Bishop of Goulburn, Dr. Burgmann—a native of the Manning district, by the way—walked into the Gundagai Parish Hall to…

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Golf Championship Semi-finals Result

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

In the semi-finals of the West Wyalong Golf Club Championship, whic[?] were played on Sunday last, Ben Shar rock defeated Jim Lambourn 3 up and…

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Tennis Tournament for Red Cross Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Tennis Association will conduct a men's and ladies' doubles handicap American tournament (draw for partners) on Sunday…

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Golf Do's and Don'ts. (Continued). Unplayable Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

Should you at any time find your. ball in such a position that it is practically impossible to play it, it is well to know the correct procedure…

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Associate Golf Miss C. Farrar Wins With Brilliant Round

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

Flaying in an 18 hole stroke competition on Sunday afternoon. Miss C. ("Billie") Farrar returned a nett score of 69, with 80 off the stick. Miss…

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Draw for Partners Next Sunday's Golf For Red Cross Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The following is the draw for partners for the mixed foursome on Sunday next at West Wyalong golf links. Proceeds are in aid of Red Cross…

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Is Now a "Tooter" F. Broad Discards Football Togs After 25 Years' Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 5

After being an active member of the West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club for nearly 25 years, Mr. Fred Broad (who…

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TENNIS Forbes Open Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

At its special meeting last week, called to reconsider the decision to proceed with the holding of its annual open tournament, Forbes Tennis Club…

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HALF-HOLIDAYS For Show and Races Favored by Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

In the past the Forbes Municipal Council has approved of full holidays for the last day of the show and the first day of the Jockey…

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Jockey Club's Position Can Show Meeting Be Financed? "Forbes Public Not Racing Minded"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

In taking the presidential chair at last Friday night's committee meeting of the Forbes Jockey Club, Mr. A. J. Meagher thanked the…

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Draw for Partners Next Sunday's Golf For Red Cross Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

The following is the draw for partners for the mixed foursome op Sunday next at West Wyalong golf links. Proceeds are in aid of Red Cross…

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FOOTBALL. Condo. Brings Withers Cup Home. Condo. v. Tullibigeal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

The game started at Tulli. at 3 p.m. and play began to zig-zag up and down the field. Condobolin won the toss and ran against the wind…

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Tuniut Leading West Wyalong Second Group 9 Football Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

[?]mut with 24 points is leading West Wyalong (19) in the Group 9 Rugby League football competition, but the scores will…

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Associate Golf Mrs. N. J. Tatt Wins Stroke Round Semi-final Result

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

Mrs. N. J. Tait won the 18 hole stroke competition on Wednesday last conducted by the West Wyalong Associates, for a trophy donated by Miss…

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Grenfell Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

With the exception of the Maiden Handicap, in which there were no starters, there were good fields at the Grenfell Jockey Club's meeting on…

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GOLF Mrs. Kevin is "A" Grade Champion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 8

With the third and final round of the Barr Cup this week all the important fixtures for this season have now been decided, so far as…

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FOOTBALL Wellington Reps. Castigated For Failing to Travel to Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

The failure of the Wellington rep. team to keep its appointment at Forbes last Sunday invoked severe criticism from the Wellington "Times":--…

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