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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1944

447 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 23

Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 1

As a result of the second qualifying round of the championships last Sunday, the following eight players have qualified to play off in match play for…

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BOXING Marist Brothers' College Tournament The Semi-finals

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 1

Owing to the growth of the boxing tournament at the Marist Brothers' College at Forbes the semifinals of the second annual…

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Tennis

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 3

The Church of England Tennis Club's American Sealed Tournament was played off on Saturday week, when the final was played between…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 2

Most of the members visited Young on Sunday to take part in the tournament promoted by that club…

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Bowls Rink Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 1

In a match in the semi-final of the Rinks Championship, played yesterday afternoon, S. E. Wellington, R. B. Bloore, H. Kaye and C. Matha…

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Cowra Races. Handicap to Innisfail. Disappointing Fields

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 2

The Cowra races on Saturday were well attended, but the fields generally were disappointing. Punters had the better of the…

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Sporting Pars Week-end Results David Meagher Shines in G.P.S. FOOTBALL

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 2

Playing for Riverview College, in the G.P.S. League match on Saturday, David Meagher, of West Wyalong scored a try and kicked a goal—…

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All Set for Big Day West Along Football Teams to Compete at Junee Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 July 1944 · page 1

On Saturday next 5th August, West Wyalong will be one of the many towns represented at the big football carnival to be held at Junee. when…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 4

Forbes defeated all-comers in play for the Rupert O'Brien Memorial Trophy, at Parkes, on Sunday. Competition Is restricted to one rink…

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FOOTBALL Canowindra Beaten 11-2

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 4

Forbes representative football team demonstrated at Spooner Oval last Sunday that it Is now a combination worthy of matches…

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TENNIS R. A. A. F. as Guests Flannery Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 4

The Tennis Club Is holding a dance at the C. W. A. Rooms on Friday night. All members are Invited arid requested to bring along friends. RAAF…

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Bowls Rinks Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

A previously unfinished match in the rinks championship was concluded yesterday afternoon, when S. E. Wellington, R B. Bloore, H. Kaye. and C…

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Tennis Tournament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

The Condobolin Tennis Club conducted its third tennis tournament on the Town Courts last Sunday, when eight players took…

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Golf Buttenshaw Cup Round

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

Golf Club members will play the second round of the Buttensh[?]w Cup Competition on Sunday afternoon, in conjunction with an 18 holes…

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Church of England Tennis Tournaments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 5

A successful function conducted by the C. of E. Ladies Guild resulted in the nett sum of £11/15/6 being raised. Conducted on the basis of…

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Football. Grenfell Magpies v. YOUNG

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

Next Sunday Young will play Grenfell Magpies for the Monterey Cup. This will be the match of the season. The local boys have…

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Associate Golf Mrs. Millard Wins 2nd Medal Round

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

The second round in the 18 holes stroke competition for the LGU Medal Competition was won by Mrs. M. Millard yesterday. Mrs. Millard has…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 4

Glorious weather again prevailed over, the week-end. In the morning 18 holes stroke A. Evans added another first to his long list of successes. The…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 6

I must once again apologise for my lapse of last week, but really there comes a time when even strong, healthy young men like myself must bow to…

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BOXING Marist Brothers' Tournament Grand Display in Finals

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 2

Another packed house prevailed at the Town Hall on Wednesday night for the finals of the Marist Brothers' College second annual…

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