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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 36

Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

The team ot represent Wyalong Wanderers at Balyhedman on Sunday next. Bus leaves?Reid's corner at 9.30 sharp: W. Grieve (capt), H.J…

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Tennis Club Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

St. Mary's Tennis Club will coduct a dance in the Masonic Ha 1. West Wyalong on Monday, 1st. Mary Prothero and Lila Wells are the…

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Rugby League Country Groups Conference in March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

Country groups have been requested by the New south Wales Country Rugby League to defer annual meetings until after the…

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Cricket. Town v. COUNTRY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

There will be a, match on Sunday week, March 10, at the showground commencing at 10 a.m. in aid of the Ugly Man Competition, proceeds to…

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West Wyalong Prospects of Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

In the opinion of Mr. A. M. Aberline, Secretary of the West Wyalong Rugby League Club, the prospects for Group 9 and West Wyalong…

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After Maher Cup. Football President's Statement Bright Prospects for Season

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will make a determined bid to win the Maher Cup again this season, Mr. C. N. Nicholson, the newiy appointed President stated at the annual general meeting. To enable this decision to be given…

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Easter Cricket Tour

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

Mr. Syd. Josselyn, of Parkes, is taking a team on tour at Easter. Advice is to hand that all arrangements have been completed as to the Itinerary, which…

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Night Tennis a Quandi. Innovation QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

The sporting fraternity of Quandialla and surrounding district is now privileged to enjoy the pleasure of night tennis A splendid court has…

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BEDGERABONG School Repairs -- Cricket BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

At long last the staff of the P. and R. Department, of Orange, are making the necessary repairs to the local school, the damage having been caused…

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"A Remarkable Year" Tennis Club Reviews 1939 Activities 1940 Season Opens On March 31

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 8

Over a score of members of the Forbes Town Tennis Club assembled at the Australia Hotel on Wednesday night for the…

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Country Cricket Wirrinya, Caragabal and Quandi. Matches Resch Cup Next Sunday WIRRINYA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

Wirrinya cricket team journeyed to Piney Range on Sunday, and, in a game characterised by high scoring, played a draw with the team at that…

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Championship Events Amateur Swimming Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

The following Championship events were conducted by the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club 100 Metres Club Championship: G…

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Western Districts Golf Championship. to Be Held in Condobolin This Year. Golf Club's Proposal to Sell Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

It was announced at the annual meeting of Condobolin Golf Club on Thursday night, that, for the first time in the history of the local club, the annual championship of the Western Districts Golf Association is to be held in Condobolin this year. This will mean…

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Church of England Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the meeting which was held in the Parish Hall. The secretary's report was presented…

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Plenty of Golf For 1940 Season Club House Proposal Deferred

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 5

West Wyalong Golf Club members at the annual general meeting re-elected Messrs C. H. Alexander (President) J. Fraser (Treasurer) and H. F. Heath (Secretary alter they had been warmly complimented on the success of their efforts…

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Colts Win Cricket Final. Splendid Victory Over Selems

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

Colts had a splendid victory over Selems in the cricket fixture yesterday and thus won the final. Yarrabandai, as minor premiers, have the right to…

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SWIMMING At Forbes Olympic Pool Points Score Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 6

Results of the swimming in the local points score competition over the past week-end were as follow:…

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Night Tennis Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

The second round having concluded last week the stage is now set for the semi— finals. The teams to qualify are:—…

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News From Other Centres Parkes School Swimming Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 5

The annual swimming, carnival of the Parkes Intermediate High School was held in the Olympic pool last week, when some good swimming was…

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Cricket. Teams for

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

Selems will play two matches on Sunday. The first team will play Town for Selems Challenge Cup and the seconds will oppose Burcher on…

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