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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1941

571 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 29

Anderson Wins Bowls Competition H. Kilborn Runner-up

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 1

In the final of the "Black and White" trophy singles handicap played at the West Wyalong Bowling rinks yesterday afternoon…

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Cricket. First Grade. Grenfell.— First Innings

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 3

K. Jones, c, and b Garden, 2; J. Fenwick, b Garden, 0; V. Melick, &U, b Garden, 0; L. Death, c, b Glover, 18; A. Chamber c, b Glover, 12;…

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Football Meeting to Be Held To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 2

The West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club will commence the first of its series of weekly meetings to-night (Monday) at the White Tank…

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Tennis Finals Church of England w. EX-STUDENTS

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 3

Church of England (handicap 45), Ex-Students (handicap 50). Mery. Chivers and Jock Shoemark v. L. Hancock and Jim Shoemark,…

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High School Cricket Cowra I.H.S, v. Grenfell. All Matches Won by Cowra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 3

Three teams from Grenfell visited Coma on Thursday for matches in cricket and vigoro. Cowra won all matches— vigoro by 11 runs; first…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Opening Presentation to Retiring Secretary

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Nelson Park Tennis Club held its official opening of the ensuing season on Sunday, when about 40 players took part in a handicap…

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Temora Boxing Day Sports Showed Loss of £102

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 2

The proceeds from last year's Boxing Day Athletic Carnival at Temora showed au actual deficit of £102/17/1. This was revealed in the Treasurer's…

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Milby Tennis Club Raises £14 for Patriotic Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

Members of the West Milby Tennis Club expressed appreciation at the annual meeting when it was disclosed that £14 had been…

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Junior Tennis Players To Receive Tuition at At Milby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

Should School children be allowed to play tennis with adults, as recommended by the School master, was the question the…

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Ungarie Tennis Club Reformed for Season Opening Day. April 20

The West Wyalong Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Ungarie Tennis Club held in the Memorial Hall, the following members were elected to office for the ensuing…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

The approaching season is full of promise for Forbes Rugby League, the enthusiasm prevailing exceeding that existing prior to the kick-off of any past…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Last Sunday was Opening Day at the Condobolin Golf Links. Although no visitors from other clubs were present, there was a surprisingly good…

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Cricket Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Kiacatco, minor premiers, and Selems will meet in the final to be played on April 20 and 27. There will not be any play next Sunday…

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Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

Next Sunday will see the first competition of the season, and as usual this will be an 18 holes stroke handicap…

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Easter Tennis Successful Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

A tennis tournament was run at the Town Courts during the Easter holidays and was well supported by town and country players…

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W.W. Golf Club Opening Day Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

Owing to the dry weather, the West Wyalong Golf Club's Opening Day, which was to have been held on Sunday next, has been postponed…

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Cricket Final Sunday's Match Selems XI v. Kiacatoo

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

The cricket final to be played on the turf wicket next Sunday should provide one of the best and most evenly contested matches of the season…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 3

Sunday saw the opening day of the competitions for the competitions for members, the first event being a stroke handicap. Considering the lack of practice the…

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Wonderful Swimming Results Bombardier Nelson Robinson

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 1

We have received word that Bombardier Nelson Robinson, well known to so many in Condobolin, had wonderful results when taking part in…

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Sporting Shorts Coursing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 8

Mr. Joe Rogan's Lord Lonsdale met with another close defeat at Gosford on Tuesday night, when he went down to Bobalong Chief, winner at Dapto…

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