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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1941

571 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 29

Farewell to Miss Rhodes Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 October 1941 · page 2

A farewell in the form of a tournament and afternoon tea was tendered Miss Glen Rhodes at the Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon last…

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Sports Meeting on Annoversary Day to Concentrate on Cycling Events Cycle & Athletic Club's Annual Meeting Mr. C. R. Nicholson Re-elected President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1941 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Clup, which was held in the Literary Institute on Friday night last,…

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COURSING Championship Meeting to Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 4

The Forbes dog Jan's Hope owned by Mr. Lock Heinke, was narrowly beaten at Cootamundra on Wednesday night in a division of the Novice…

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Swimming Club Annual Meeting of Members Successful Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 4

The first annual meting of the Forbes Swimming and Life-Saving Club since the period of its amalgamation with the Ladies' Club,…

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Tennis Cattle Cameron Cup

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

The following will represent the Recreation Tennis Club to play for the Cattle-Cameron Cup on Sunday,]9th inst., at 10.30 a.m.: V. Lloyd…

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TENNIS. St. Joseph's Night Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

St. Joseph's night tournament commenced on Monday night, when Almarees defeated Hornets by nine games…

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VANDALISM At West Wyalong Golf Coure

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

Trees have been broken and stolen from the West Wyalong Golf Links, and members are concerned with this act of vandalism…

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CRICKET Forbes and St. Laurence to Meet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 8

St. Laurence Cricket Club is again being formed this year, and we understand will be strengthened by the return of a couple of…

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Clear Ridge Successful Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 October 1941 · page 2

The tennis tournament for WyalongClear Ridge Red Cross Society, which was held on Sunday, 12th October was socially and financially a success,…

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TENNIS. St. Joseph's Night Tournament

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

Last Thursday night piney Range played Town No. 2. Jim Shoemark and Jim McNickle got away to a good start, and a…

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Olympic Swimming Pool Opening on November 1

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 1

The health inspector, Mr. Press, reported to the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night that the Olympic…

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BOWLS Visit of Newcastle Players Local Teams Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 4

A party of Newcastle bowlers, including the Mayor of Newcastle, Ald. Young, visited Forbes yesterday and engaged local rinks on the…

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TENNIS. Church of England Night Tennis Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 2

On Monday night the Arcadians played the Clerks off the same handicap, the Clerks winning. In convincing style…

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Christmas Vacation Swimming School Every Child Should Learn to Swim

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 2

Many children are drowned every year. With a knowledge of swimming children are safeguarded in the event of accident Let them learn,…

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Night Tennis Town too Good for Banks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 2

Tuesday night marked the opening of benight tennis, when Top Town met the Banks in the first round for the cup presented by Tattersalls…

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Limerick Competition Mr. Owen Mortimer Wins Tennis Racquet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 5

The Limerick Competition, which was conducted by the Committee of the Sports Queen (Miss Geraldine Faira:) was won by Mr. Owen C…

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GOOLAGONG Golf Wind-up Resident Farewelled GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 7

Fine weather with considerable wind and dust has prevailed for the past week. Rain is badly needed, as the harsh, dry conditions have had a bad…

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Greenethorpe. Tennis Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 3

The combined tennis clubs held another successful tennis day on Saturday, the 18th inst. A profit of $4/8/ was made and was equally…

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TENNIS. St. Joseph's Night Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

Last Thursday night Town No. 2 defeated Spithres by 5 games. This was a vey good match, and at one stage it loked as if Town…

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Mechanical Coursing Club for Forbes?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 1

In this issue will be found an advertisement convening a meeting of all interested for Wednesday of next week, November 5, for…

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