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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1941

571 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 29

Cricket In The Miyfaties Hatch Between Parses And Forbes Schools Hr. Jim Lindsay's Reminiscences

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 8

A WELL-KNOWN Parkes resident, Mr. Jim Lindsay, has written for the "Champion-Post" an account of a cricket match between Forbes and Parkes in 1885. A record of a match played so long ago is indeed a rarity in these days, and Mr…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

Yesterday's cricket resulted in Town 150, Colts 147; Selems 2nd forfeited to Kiacatoo. Competition results are as follows: Kiacatoo, Colts,…

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W.w. Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong Tennis Club will be held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday night next]3th instant, at 8 p.m…

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To Contest Final S.W. Singles Bowls Championship Mr. L. F. Anderson Will Represent W. WYALONG

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

Mr. L. F. Anderson, a leading member of the West Wyalong Bowling Club, will now contest the finals of the South-western…

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Rugby's Hazing Era Revealed in "Tom Brown's School Days"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

Hazing of younger and lower form students ran violently rampant at the noted Rugby School in England about a century ago, as demonstrated in the…

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COURSING Forbes Winners at Parkes Merry Max and Sylvia's Luck

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 4

Forbes and district dogs were well to the fore at the meeting of Parkes Mechanical Coursing Club's meeting on Thursday night, while…

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Cricket Condobolin v. COLTS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 3

The Colts were defeated by Condobalin on the turf last Sunday by 3 [?] I Barnes did remarkably well by scoring 109 for Condo. M. Robert…

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BOWLS Progress of Club Competitions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

No team play took place at the Forbes bowling greens last weekend, excepting scratch games among members…

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COURSING Forbes Dogs at Murrumburrah No Local Winner Returned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 8

Interest in the meeting of the Murrumburrah Park Coursing Club on Tuesday night was at such a pitch that a bus load of local…

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Wed. Afternoon Cricket Comp. Won by Howard's, of Parkes Donor Presents Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 8

No matches were played in the Wednesday afternoon cricket competition for the Bill Bramley Cap this week, although Howard's…

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Forbes Tennis Club Reviews Past Season Record Attendance at Annual Meeting Officers For 1941 Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

IF the attendance at last Monday night's annual meeting of Forbes Tennis Club is to be taken as a criterion, the coming season will be a very successful one. About 40 members and prospective members gathered at Flannery's Hotel, and a…

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Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 3

The members and associates of the Grenfell Golf Club have had their annual meetings and all is now set for the 1941 golf season…

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Town Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Town Tennis Club was held in the School of Arts on Thursday, 13th March A motion that the club reform for…

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Bowls Popular Second Round of Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 2

The popularity of bowls is increasing in West Wyalong, and the membership has almost readied the limit ot the present accomodation…

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After Maher Cup West Wyalong Rugby League Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League Club, unanimously agreed that the Club challenge for the Maher…

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Trotting Replaces Racing Stated to Be Cheaper Sport

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

With the object of assisting Patriotic Funds the Mahda Trotting Club conducted a successful meeting. Trotting is becoming popular in the…

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Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

Surprise result of Thursday night's coursing meeting at Parkes was the defeat of the local champion Lord Lonsdale in the principal event of the night…

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Pennant Bowls Forbes and Condobolin Still Even

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

" Pennant bowls in the Central Western area still remains in an interesting stage. A few weeks ago Condobolin was one point up on…

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Cowra Road. Bungalong Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Bungalong Tennis' Club was held on Wednesday, "l2th March. The office-bearers for the coming…

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Mr. Frank Kelly New Golf Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Mr.Frank Kelly, has been elected to success Mr. Don. McLachlan. who has joined the A.I.F. as Secretary of the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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