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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1942

251 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 13

Gala Bowls Sunday, 24th MAY, at 1.45 p.m. sharp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 3

Proceeds equally divided between Red Cross and Hospital Blanket Fund. Every member is requested to…

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Ladies Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

Half-a-dozen players from the sister town of Parkes visited Forbes on Wednesday by train to take part in the ladies tennis tournament on the…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

A large number of players and associates visited the links on Sunday. The members staged an impromptu…

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Profit of £13 for Red Cross and Hospital Successful Bowls Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 1

The West Wyalong Howling Club organised and conducted a successful anil enjoyable bowls afternoon yesterday, when the satisfactory sum…

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Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

Nelson Park had a roll-up of 20 odd players at its weekly tennis tournament on Sunday. In the gent's section L. Walsh and G. McCullough divided, the…

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Minda Jerry Wins N.s.w. Coursing Derby

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 3

Minda Jerry won the New South Wales Coursing Derby at Rooty Hill on Saturday afternoon, after a short deciding course against East View. The…

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Mick Clifford Now Flying Spitfires in England Former Rugby Ace

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 2

A recent "Daily Mirror" cable from London contains the following referring to Mick Clifford, a Forbes native who learnt his early…

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Golf Tournament for District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 1

A mixed Coursome golt tournament will be held on the West Wyalong links 011 Sunday, 7th June, in aid of the Wyalolig District Hospital…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 6

So far not many golfers have put in an appearance on the local course. One of the main reasons for this, no doubt, has been the dryness of the course,…

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Parkes Bowls Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

The championship pari[?] were finalised during the week-end and won by the Cobley brothers. This pair played good consistent bowls throughout and…

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Golf Notes Committee Meeting Week-end Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

At a committee meeting held on May 25, it was decided to enforce the rule relating to the smoothing of the greens. Consideration of an effort to assist…

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Orange Races Patriotic Fund Will Benefit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 6

One of the biggest crowds to attend a one-day race meeting at Orange this year paid £216 for admission to the course on…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 2

Conditions were ideal for golf on Sunday, when a large number of members and associates put in an appearance. An impromptu competition, for…

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Golf Tournament For District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

Golf enthusiasts will take part in a social afternoon on Sunday next, when a mixed foursomes will be played, in aid of the Wyalong and…

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FOOTBALL Visit of Parkes Team

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 4

Although it only eventuated at short notice, the match between a local senior thirteen and a team from the Parkes Air Force Station,…

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TENNIS Match for Flannery Cup Forbes Retains Trophy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 4

A Parkes Association team, including several R.A.A.F. players, visited Forbes on Sunday and played a match for the Flannery…

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Golf Draw for Mixed Foursomes Benefit for District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 1

A large number of entries have been received for the mixed foursomes golf competition which will be held on Sunday in aid of the Wyalong…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

The mixed foursomes conducted last Sunday attracted the largest crowd of the season. Fifteen pairs took part in the event, while a good many others…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 3

Owing to the N.E.S. trial members were unable to have their usual Sunday afternoon relaxtation. Several, however, played a round…

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BOWLS Gus. Coo[?]er Wins B. Grade Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 1

Gus. Cooper won the B. Grade Championship of the West Wyalong[?] Bowling Club yesterday afternon, defeating Con. Bylos…

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