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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1942

251 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Golf Competition. £7/7/ for Prisoners of War Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

A total of £7/7/7 was raised by the West Wyalong Goll' Club yesterday, for the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund, when a mixed foursomes…

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Bowls Pairs Competition Won by Matterson & Russell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

A pairs compelition, on the West. Wyalong greens yesterday afternoon, was won by C. H. Matterson and R. Russell, With two wins, total 33…

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Golf Links Damaged Council to Take Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

Mr. H. Higby. Acting Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong Golf Club, wrote to the monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday last,…

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Blow Clear & District Schools Athletic Association Sports Abandoned This Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

A meeting of the above association was held at Wyrra School on the 14th inst. to consider holding of the annual sports for this year…

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GOLF Commencement of the Championships

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 6

As the championship event approaches, V. Langmead, the holder for two years, is showing glimpses of his old form. On Sunday last he returned…

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FOOTBALL £100 Challenge Match Forbes Marists v. Metropolitan College Premiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 6

An exchange on Wednesday had the following to say: "Mr. A. G. Collins, Sydney Tattersall's Club committeeman, on behalf of…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 2

The following will take part in the competition to be held next Wednesday:--Miss. Saville, Mrs. Woodward, Miss Sullivan, Miss Perkins, Mrs…

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Tennis Tournament 80 Entries Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 1

Eighty entries were received for the postponed Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament which was held on the West Wyalong Recreation Courts…

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Associate Golf Miss G. Farrar Wins Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 1

Miss Geraldine Farrar won a 12 hole stroke competition on Sunday afternoon, which was played by members of the West Wyalong Associates. Miss…

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FOOTBALL Forbes Team Visits Orange And Meets With Crushing Defeat

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

The Orange Old Boys followed up their recent success on Sunday by defeating a team from Forbes on the Orange ground for the Paul Meloss…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

The weather during the last week has been exceptionally good for golf, and the links present a very beautiful picture on account of the grass which…

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Knocked on Head Challenge Football Match Forbes Marists and Metrop. Premiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

In view of the wide Interest engendered general regret was expressed when it was learned that the proposed football match…

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Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 2

There was only a small attendance at the West Wyalong Rinks yesterday afternoon, owing to the boisterous weather conditions prevailing…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 3

The following players will take part in the competition game to be played next Wednesday, 2nd Sept.:--Miss M. Cameron, Mrs. H. Selems,…

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Tennis Tournament Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 2

Owing to the boisterous weather prevailing yesterday the final matches in connection with the West Wyalons Tennis Club's tournament, in aid of…

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Associate Golf Competition Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 1

The 12 hole stroke competition, which was to be played by West Wyalong Associates yesterday for a trophy donated by Mrs. J' McLean,…

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Len Pinney Injured in Football Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 1

While playing in a military, football team recently, Leu Pinney, formerly a prominent Malier Cup player of West Wyalong, sustained a…

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Keith Stidwill's Athletic Performance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 4

Mrs. Edgar Stidwill has been advised that her son. Keith Stidwill, has distinguished himself in athletics at the North Sydney High School, where…

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Bowls Pairs Competition Won by Matha and Parker

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

C. Matha and J. W. Parker, with two wins and a total of 31 points won a pairs competition played on the West Wyalong Rinks yesterday…

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Golf Notes Local Club Championships

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 5

The first round of 18 holes in both "A" and "B" grade championships was contested on Sunday, under favorable playing conditions…

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