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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1943

243 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 13

FOOTBALL Magpies' Improved Form Three Matches Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 2

The excellent showing of the Forbes Magpies against the first Parkes R.A.A.F. team in the Cabot Cup match at Parkes last Sunday, was but in…

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FOOTBALL Marist. Bros. House Competition Results of Thursday's Play

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1943 · page 1

Play in the above competition was particularly keen last week, especially in the lower grades, for the selectors were the look-out for likely…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 4
Also in The West Wyalong Advocate

Grenfell Bears played a draw on Sunday with the Cowra Tigers. The game was very evenly matched, ending in a 5-all draw…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 1

We had another fine week end and the game was very enjoyable. Fowler scooped the pool in two impromptd competitions, which were…

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Golf Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 1

Entries for a mixed foursomes competition, which will be conducted by the West Wyalong Golf Club on Sunday, 25th instant, may be left with…

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Marist Brothers' College Boxing Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 6

The first boxing tournament, to be held next month, will decide which House is to be the proud possessor of a splendid cup, generously donated by…

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FOOTBALL Sunday's Matches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 6

The entry of a Forbes A.T.C. team and one from Daroobalgie during the week-end brought the number in the local junior competition to five. A…

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GOLF Sunday's Mixed Foursome

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 6

A mixed foursome was played on the local links on Sunday, and was won by T. R. Jones and Mrs. K. Fell. Results: Jones and Mrs. Fell 102-27½-74½…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 July 1943 · page 2

Conditions were very pleasant for golf during the weekend and everyone enjoyed their games. An impromptu competition on…

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Golf Competition Sunday, 25th July

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 July 1943 · page 3

The West Wyalong Golf Club will conduct a mixed foursomes competition on Sunday next, 25th instant, in aid of the Red Cross Prisoners of War…

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Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1943 · page 1

Practically the only tennis tournament of the year in local circles is that set down for Sunday next at the Town courts. It is to commence at 10…

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Golf Notes Sunday's Competition Best Round of Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1943 · page 2

A good field competed in the stroke competition on the local links on Sunday. Some very good scores were returned,…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1943 · page 1

The local football team, the Rovers, who played the Cowra machine gunners at Cowra on Sunday, were narrowly defeated by two points,…

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Bowls Consistency Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1943 · page 1

The following tames were played in the Consistency' Competition:— W. Doohan 111, defeated P. B. Bowling 99…

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Condobolin Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 July 1943 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Condobolin Tennis Club was held on Monday, 12th July last, when there was a fair attenedance…

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Grenfell Patriotic Races Forbes Horse Wins Principal Handicap

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 6

Starting at even money in a field of two, the Forbes horse, Royal Laddie, trained by Mr. H. E. Bullock, won the principal…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 1

On Saturday the members held an impromptu stroke, competition and all enjoyed the afternoon's golf. The winner was H. E. Moore…

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£19 FOR P.O.W. FUND Golf Club's Effort for Red Cross

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 1

As a result or a tournsment wrich was held yesterday by the West Wyalong Golf Club, about £19 was raised for the Red Cross Prisoners of War…

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Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1943 · page 4

The American handicap tennis tournament at the Town courts on Sunday was well attended, 40 players taking part. It was won by W. Frith…

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