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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1941

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Algae Growth In Swimming Pool Cleaning Undertaken

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 2

In the course of his report to last week's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, the health inspector stated that the cleaning of…

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TENNIS The Flannery Cup Retained by Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 4

Those who attended the Forbes courts on Sunday were treated to some high-class tennis in the match for the Flannery Cup, which West…

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Golf. Associates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the Associates competition Was a seated 12 holes, and Mrs. Quilter once again romped home the winner. Mrs…

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Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 4

The tennis tournament arranged by Mrs. Les Dillon for Miss, Betty Blair (a candidate in the Queen competition) and held at Burgooney on…

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Church of England Tennis Club. Night Tennis Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 1

At a general meeting of the above club held in the Parish Hall on Monday night lust, 22nd inst., it was decided to once again couduct a…

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Golf Tournament E. G. Rushton Wins B. Grade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 2

In the report of the golf tournament which was held on Sunday last it was reported that Mr. H. Cameron won the B. Grade Championship. This…

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TENNIS. St. Joseph's Club Night Tournament. Hill and Halls Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 2

SI. Joseph's night tournament handicap will commence on Monday night, 13th October. The teams will comprise two…

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High School Athletic Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 2

Grenfell High School held its annual athletic carnival at the show ground on Thursday last. Entries were particularly good, in…

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Blow Clear Annual Sports Meeting Blow Clear Schools Athletic Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 5

The Blow Clear District Schools Athletic Association will hold their annual sports meeting at Blow Clear on Wednesday. next, 1st October…

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GOLF President's v. Captain's Match Win for Latter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 8

The postponed Captain's v. President's match, played on the local links last Sunday, resulted to a win for the former. It was regretted that the…

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Next Thursday's Holiday For Spitfire Fund Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 1

To assist the Spitfire Fund race meeting to be held at Forbes next Thursday in aid of the candidature of Dr. McLean in the…

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CARAGABAL Efforts to Assist Patriotic Funds Golf Club's Gala Day CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 7

Mrs. Vaughan, after a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Malley, of "Glenrain," has returned to Goulburn, Mr. Henery, who has been staying…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

Sunday saw the last of the official competitions for the season, and next Sunday members and associates will meet for a farewell mixed foursome…

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£349,402 From Racing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

The State Treasury received £319,102 in revenue from racing during the year which ended on June 30 last, Betting taxes yielded £98,888;…

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Meanness in Racing. Fine Example at Cowra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 3

It is often heard that drink and racing make some men sink to very low depths. To low depths of what? If of meanness, then surely…

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Forbes Spitfire Races The Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 3

The following excellent nominations have been received for the Forbes Spitfire races to be held next Thursday:-- Dr. McLean Flying Hcp.: Pallama,…

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Spitfire Races Arrangements for Thursday's Meeting Officials Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 4

At the conclusion of the Forbes Jockey Club committee meeting on Friday night, members conferred with representatives of Dr…

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£50 PROFIT On Forbes J.C. Show Races Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 4

Although the Forbes Jockey Club showed a drop of more than £40 to gate-takings on the second day of its Show meeting--the only race…

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Preparing for Cricket Season Opening Forbes Club's Successful Season Holder of Five Cups

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 4

Forbes Cricket Club had a most successful season during the past year, which ended with the club in possession of all…

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Cricket Association Annual General Meeting of Members

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 4

The above was held at Shiels' Hotel last Saturday afternoon. The President, Mr. E. M. Brown, occupied the chair and the attendance was rather…

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