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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1944

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Associate Golf Official Opening on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 1

West Wyalong Golf Associates will have their official opening day on Wednesday afternoon. A 12 hole stroke competition, for…

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COURSING Forbes Dogs at Orange Only One Winner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

Forbes dog Owners sent 11 contestants to the mechanical hare meeting at Orange on Saturday, but only one met with success…

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Associate Golf Mrs. Keys Wins Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 1

Twelve associate golfers took part in a 12 hole stroke competition yesterday. This was the first competition conducted by the associates for the…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 8

If the remarks (flattering and otherwise) I have heard in cool drink shops, cafes and other places frequented by men are to be taken as any criterion,…

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Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 8

Town Club members are looking forward to a good week-end of tennis. After some difficulty in securing the services of a caretaker, the club has been…

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FOOTBALL Forbes at Home to Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

The Forbes football team was successful in its first game of the season when it Journeyed to Parkes last Sunday to play an Army team from Bogan…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 2

Another fine week-end saw a good roll up on both days. The golf is improving and some very f ne scores were, recorded…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 1

The week-end—14th inst.—saw some good golf. It is pleasing to note the enthusiasm of the members. On both days there were good…

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Straying Stock On Golf Course

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 1

A deputation from the West Wyalong Golf Club consisting of Messrs A. Aberline,(President), A. J. Goodman and J. A. Wilkins (Honorary…

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A.T.C. NOTES Football Match on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 6

ON Sunday, 21st last, an interesting lecture on the use of the rifle was given to the "B" Flight, A.T.C. cadets, by Corporal Gallagher, of the V.D.C.,…

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FOOTBALL Town v Country

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 1

Football teams have been selected for a Town versus Country match at West Wyalong on Sunday next, Players are available, and it is…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 6

Inclement weather last Sunday prevented some players from completing the course, so in order to compensate for the loss of a game of golf, members…

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Bowls Rink Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 2

Following are the results of matches in the Rink Championship: —H. Sharpe, H. J. Smith, H. J. Ausburn. P. B. Bowring, (skip). defeated…

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GOLF Good Attendance Yesterday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 1

There was a good attendance at golf yesterday, about in members and 14 associates taking part in the competitions…

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Golf Associates Competitions to Be Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 1

A meeting of the West Wyalong Golf Club Associates was held at the Literary Institute on Thursday night last…

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W.W. Tennis Club Annual Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 1

Members and intending members of the West Wyalong Tennis Club are notified in this issue that the annual general meeting of the Club will be…

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Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

In the football match on Sunday last the Country team members who appeared were not at rull strength, and were reinforced by three…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

Another good week end! On Saturday there was a good roll up and an impromptu stroke handicap was staged…

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Golf Sunday's Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

A 12 hole stroke competition will be played by West Wyalong Golf Club members on Sunday afternoon next. Players are asked to commence not…

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Bowls Open Singles Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

Weather permitting, the final of the Open Singles Championship will be played on Sunday afternoon next, betwen H. J. Ausburn and C. Bylos…

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