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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1942

251 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 13

What Is This Golf? An Answer to Inquirers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 July 1942 · page 2

(Reprint from the July issue of the Clay Product's Journal of Australia). To enable our golfing friends to devote more time to their game,…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1942 · page 2

There was a good roll up yesterday of both members aud associates. The members staged an impromptu stroke competition, which was won by…

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FOOTBALL Best Game of Season Visit of Parkes Team

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1942 · page 4

Parkes and an Air Force team were to have played at the sister town on Sunday for the Cabot (Forbes) Cup, but owing to Spicer…

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COURSING Forbes Dogs at Cowra Two Wins and Three Seconds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

Several Forbes dogs competed at Cowra Mechanical Coursing club's fixture on Wednesday scoring two wins and three placings…

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School Football Marists Meet Their First Defeat in Four Years

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

For the first time in four years, the Marist Brothers' College were defeated at Spicer Fork last. Thursday, by the Parkes High School, the score at…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 2

The thunder storm yesterday afternoon marred considerably the competitions which were being conducted by the local Golf Associates, in aid…

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GOLF Mrs. J. Aberline Wins Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 2

West Wyalong Associates played a 12 hole stroke competition, with a secret nine holes, yesterday afternoon, for a trophy donated by Mrs…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 2

Sunday's storm which broke in full fury at the links rather spoiled the men's foursome which was being held.The links were white with hail and…

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St. Joseph's Tennis Club. Sealed Handicap Tournament. Great Game in Final of the Gents' Doubles

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 2

The final of the gents' doubles was a great game, the contestants being Geo. Hancock sear., and Len Han-cock v. A. Roussel and Bert Reid…

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Bowls Pairs Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 1

There was only a small attendance at the Bowling Club rinks yesterday afternoon. It was arranged to play a pairs competition of 25 heads but…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

The Air Force No. 1 team, which played a 12 all draw with Parkes last Sunday for the Cabot Cup, is tripping to Forbes next Sunday to tryout the…

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Return Match School Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

Once again a large crowd turned out to see the return football match between teams representing the public school and the convent on…

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St. Joseph's Tennis Club Ladies' Doubles Final

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

Excellent tennis was played in the final of the ladies' doubles oh Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. Drink-water and Mrs. Traill defeated Jess…

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A.T.C. NOTES Doings of Forbes Flight Football Match Against Colts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 6

In the football match, Colts versus A.T.C., played at Spooner Oval on Sunday, the weight and combination of the Colts was a bit too much for the…

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Associate Golf Mrs. R. P. Hawkins Wins Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 1

About 16 Associate golfers took part in a competition yesterday afternoon for a trophy which was donated by Mrs. J. Aberline…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

On Saturday the hall storm which swept over the links put an end to golf for the afternoon, and all those who took part in the associates…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

Forbes was to, have received a visit on Sunday from Parkes Air Force No. 1 team, but the match did not eventuate as the visitors were unable do fulfil the…

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Bowls Pairs Competition Won by Bylos and Gibson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

C. Bylos and F. W. Gilison won a pairs competition played on the West Wyalong Rinks yesterday afternoon, with 19 points. Two other pairs…

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One Win, One Lose. Football and Basketball At I.H. School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

Once more West Wyalong I.H. School learn tried yesterday afternoon to make a break in the strong defences of the Junior Shopboys'…

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School Football Marists Again Win Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 6

On August 6, the final game of the football competition between Forbes I.H.S., Morlst Brothers' College, and Parkes H.S. was contested at Spooner…

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