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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 36

Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Owing to the absence at the Young tournament of many of our players there was no competition yesterday. The visitors to Young report…

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Associate Golf Wednesday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon an 18 hole stroke competition will be held for a trophy donated by Mrs. A. Aberline…

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Football Played Without A Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

The only place in the world where football is played seriously without a ball is the Caroline Groups of the South Pacific Islands…

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Tennis Tournament for Red Cross Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

The West Wyalong Tennis Association held an Atnerican mixed doubles tournament in aid of the Red Cross Society, on Sunday last, which…

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Golf Champions West Wyalong Club Yesterday's Matches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

The finals of the championships in connection with the West Wyalong Golf Club were played on Sunday, and created much interest…

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TENNIS Forbes Tournament Sydney Juniors Coming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

Holders of the open men's doubles championship trophy from last year's annual tournament, J. Harper and R. O. Cummings. will not be present on…

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Golf Club. Sunday's Competition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

Last Sunday afternoon Mr. Geo. McMillan, with a stroke round of 69, Avon the 18 holes Stapleford competition with 40 points, from Torn Byrnes with…

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Cowra Road. Tennis Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 3

Last Saturday a very enjoyable all day match was played on the home courts against a team from Holmwood near Cowra…

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Cricket Association Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Cricket Association will be held in the Memorial Hall, at 8 p.m. on Monday night of next week…

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"Football Facts" (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 5

Sir,—Allow me space in your paper to make a comment on the Magpies football team who in my opinion are the best nine stone team in Group 9…

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Annual Tournament West Wyalong Golf Club Big Day Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

Arrangements are in hand for the Club's tenth annual tournament on Sunday next, and a good attendance is assured from the…

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Associate Golf Mrs. A. Aberline'e Trophy Won by Mrs. C. H. Alexander

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

Mrs. C. H. Alexander returned a 67 nett. reducing her handicap by tour strokes, in the 18 hole stroke competition, which was conducted by…

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TENNIS The Forbes Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 8

A final reminder is given that entries for the championship events at Forbes Tennis Club's annual tournament, to commence next…

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CARAGABAL Interesting Tennis Hawke Cup Lost CARAGABAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

On Sunday last a team from Wirrinya visited the local club in quest of the Hawke Cup. This trophy was won by Caragabal from Forbes (the home…

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THE W.D.R.A. Annual Meeting of Delegate Complaints Regarding Control of Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 8

The changed conditions of a number of western racing clubs, brought about mainly by the war, were most pronounced at the…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 2

The attraction on Sunday was the first round of the championship with the three handicap competitions which were run in conjunction. The…

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Bulbodney Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 2

A splendid example to all outback tennis clubs has been set by the Bulbodney Tennis Club, who, at their recent tennis tournament in aid of…

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Associate Golf Wednesday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon West Wyalong Associates will conduct the first round of an eclectic competition for a trophy donated by Miss Joy…

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Golf De Luxe Course Record Smashed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

Mr. Ted Rabey, the well known Temora golfer, who has some extraordinary performances to his credit, broke the West Wyalong…

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Western Districts Racing Association Annual Meeting Held

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Western "Districts Racing Association was held at Orange last Tuesday. Messrs. W. Brewer delegate of Condobolin Jockey…

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