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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1941

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 1

The following will represent West Wyalong against Ungarie on Sunday next, at 11 a.m. sharp. M. Quilty, M. Sedge", J. Smith, N…

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N.S.W. Dominates Cricket Again

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

New South Wales Sheffield Shiel holders, have again dominated Inter-state cricket this season. They have beaten Queensland twi[?]…

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BEDGERABONG Heat Wave Spoils Races Pte. Moran Farewelled BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

This is the time of the year when hot weather is expected, but Boxing Day capped the season for heat, the thermometer reaching 104. There was…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

On New Year's Day a rink consistency match was played on the local green between rinks chosen by the President and Secretary, with a…

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Bowls Condo's Big Win Over Canowindra

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 1

During the Christmas holiday period Canowindra team visited Condobolin to play a round in the pennant competition and went down by 123…

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Relay Races Commence Friday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

The Friday night, relay races. which proved so popular at the Olympic Pool in Holland Park. last year, will commence again on Friday night of…

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Special Meeting Cycle and Athletic Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

A special meeting of the member. of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club) Committee will he lield on Friday night of this week,…

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BOWLS Forbes Rinks Lose at Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

Three rinks of Forbes bowlers journeyed to Eugowra last Sunday and after a pleasant game were defeated by five points…

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TENNIS The Cannon Family What "Sue" Says

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

"Sue," writing in the Sydney "Sun" last week, says: -- Country tennis week in Sydney usually means an invasion of Cannons…

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BOWLS Pennant Match Condobolin Defeats Parkes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

Last Sunday the local bowlers journeyed to Parkes to play that team in a pennant match. The Condobolin players were successful, defeating…

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Might Win Cup Determined Try on Sunday Apathy Towards Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

Although the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association is at present experiencing a "lean" time, owing to the prevailing apathy as far…

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QUANDIALLA Cricket Trophy Held Welcome Rains QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 9

On the local ground last Sunday Plney Range reps. were challengers for the Gregory Cup. The home team again made a good showing, despite…

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Tennis. the Hancock Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

The cup donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hancock, and won by the Town Club in the recent Church of England night tournament, was presented to…

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BOWLS. Pennant Match At Cowra. Wednesday, 22nd January. Grenfell Fours

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 3

Henry, Braddock, Fourdrinier, Shoemark. Newham, Joyce, Kendall, McCabe. Hargraves, Holcombe, Mannell…

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Nice Cool Spot Olympic Swimming Pool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 7

The Olympic Swimming Pool in Holland Park West Wyalong, is the chief attraction in the south-west during the warm summer days and nights…

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Orange Diggers Coursing Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 7

Receipts at meetings conducted by the Orange Diggers' Mechanical Coursing Club during the past five years totals £2710118. This was revealed at…

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SWIMMING Forbes Juniors Win Fischer Cup At Dubbo Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 1

Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club held its annual carnival on Wednesday night, when about 20 swimmers and a number of supporters…

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Team Called Off Umpire's Decision Disputed Trouble at Comp. Cricket Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 8

Wednesday afternoon's competition match, between Lakeside and Meagher's, developed into a heated discussion over the time and ended…

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SWIMMING The Annual Carnival Visit of Sydney Champions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 4

The Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club was lo have held its annual swimming carnival on Wednesday, February 5, but as…

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CRICKET The Morgan Cup Recalled from Quandialla

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 4

A meeting of Forbes Cricket Association was held at the Club House Hotel on Thursday night when several matters of district…

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