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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1944

447 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 23

Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 July 1944 · page 1

One of the best and hardest games this season was witnessed by spectators on Sunday, when Grenfell Magpies played Forbes first…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 July 1944 · page 1

The item of interest at the weekend was, of course, the match— Members v. Associates. All turned up except Mrs. Moore…

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TENNIS Town Club Championships Singles to Greg Cannon and Miss Pam Nelson

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 4

A number of Interested spectators over the week-end saw the above players assert themselves as club champions for 1944 season…

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Bowls Handicap C0nsistency

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 1

S. Player (ser) 132, deleater [?] Priehard (7 on) 106. PAIRS GAME J. W. Parker and C. H. Ma[?]crscn…

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Golf Sunday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 1

On Sunday next members of the West Wyalong Golf Club will play in 18 holes stroke compelition. Asociales will play a 12 holes stroke…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 6

The course certainly presented a bright appearance on Sunday, on the occasion of the visit of Parkes members and associates. In all, about 20…

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Football Marist Brothers' Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 6

On Thursday, 29th June, the final match of the first round of the Marist Brothers' College competition was played. Basil teams were victorious in…

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Golf Notes W. Hurcum Holes in One

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

Congratulations to W. Hurcum, who on Wednesday afternoon of last week qualified for inclusion in that select band Who have achieved the coveted…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 2

The week-end saw some good golf. The main item was the President's Trophy for a 36 holes…

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Bowls Rink Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 2

After winning two games in [?]c rink championship of the West Wyalong Bowling Club, the rink skippered by F.C Flanagan was placeu at…

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Football News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 4

A meeting of the Grenfell Football Club was held at the Monterey Cafe on Monday, 3rd July. There were present Messrs…

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Golf L. Fealy Returns 65 Net

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 1

Les. Fealy returned a 65 net, in an 18 holes stroke competition, conducted by the West Wyalong Golf Club numbers yesterday afternoon. Horrie…

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In.—School Football Big Carnival on August 5 12 OR 15 Teams to Compete Sydney H.Q. DONATES £70

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 1

Twelve and possibly been Lowns will compete in the Schoolboys foot bull carnival to be held in Junee on August 5 next, when it is anticipated…

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GOLF Associates' Annual Tournament Finishes in Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 4

The associates of Forbes Golf Club held their annual golf tournament on Sunday, the proceeds being devoted to the Red Cross…

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TENNIS Match Against Parkes R. A. A. F. Two Wins for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 4

Forbes Town Tennis Club played two matches against Parkes R. A. A. F. on Saturday and scored a win with both teams. No. 1 team Won…

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Bowls Rink Consistency

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 1

C. Matha (ser) 132 defeated S. Player (ser) 128. C. Matha (ser) 131 defeated M. O'Brien (7 on) 96…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 6

Forbes ladies certainly had a monopoly of the course on Sunday. I ventured as far as the stile, when my heart failed me, and I beat a hasty retreat,…

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BOXING Marist Bros.' Tourney House Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 2

Since the beginning of the second term at the Marist Brothers' College, preliminary fights have been taking place regularly each…

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Old Forbes Rep. Now Football Coach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 6

For more years that he would probably care to own up to, Bede Gavin donned the representative jersey of Forbes football, and even…

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Golf Notes Annual Club Tourney W. Hurcum's Field Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 4

Despite showery weather, the club tournament, held last Sunday, was an unqualified success. Magnificent support was afforded by neighboring clubs,…

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