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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1944

447 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 23

Associate Golf Mrs. Monaghan Wins Competition

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

All Associates' competition, played on the West Wyalong golf links on Sunday last for the best nine holes out of a 12 hole stroke, was won by…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

In spite of inviting weather, the week-end competition was only moderately patronised. L. Tee, revealing a gilmpse of past form, relumed a net…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 6

Current bowling competitions appear to be seriously affecting the attendance at the golf course. If these competitions were run off earlier I am of the…

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FOOTBALL Visit from Canowindra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 6

Football memories will be refreshed next Sunday when Canowindra travel to Forbes to play the main game at Spooner OvaL…

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TENNIS Visit of Adrian Quist to Forbes With Cowra Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 6

It has been suggested to Forbes Tennis Club that a team of six players from Cowra should visit Forbes at an early date and that…

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£3055 PROFIT On Forbes Patriotic Races and Carnival Balance Sheet Prepared

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 1

The treasurer Mr. E. A. Clarence, of the recent combined race meeting, queen competition and street carnival, in aid of the Forbes…

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W.w. Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 1

Owing to the shortage of tennis balls, the West Wyalong Tennis Club will not conduct matches this year, but members will play and practice on…

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Bowls Open Singles Championship Won by H. J. Ausburn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 2

H. J. Ausburn won the Open Singles Championship of the West Wyalong Bowling Club yesterday afternoon, defeating C. Bylos 33/26 at the 32nd…

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FOOTBALL Marist Brothers' Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

Thursday, 1st June, marked the opening of the football competition. Excellent playing conditions resulted from the fine weather. A trial match…

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FOOTBALL Win for Canowindra Forbes Beaten 17-11

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

The youthful Forbes representative team of footballers were pitted against the more experienced Canowindra combination at Spooner…

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TENNIS Old Players Make Re-appearance Sunday'sTourney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

A large attendance of players--50 in fact--on Sunday has influenced the Town Club to prepare for play the two remaining courts, so far not put to use…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 1

The impromptu competition last Saturday, a, Stableford par, was won by Mr. Gam, who put up a good round, his first nine holes being…

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Tennis Club Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 4

There was a good attendance of enthusiastic members at the annual meeting of the Ungarie Tennis Club on Sunday last…

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£3055 Profit on Forbes Patriotic Races and Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

The Treasurer. Mr. E. A. Clarence, of the recent combined race meeting queen competition and street carnival, in aid of the Forbes comforts Fund…

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Eugowra Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

July 16th has been tentatively selected as Die date for the annual club tournament. An attractive programme embracing five events has been drawn…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 6

An interesting game was seen by spectators on Sunday last when Grenfell Magpies played the Cowra Tigers for the Monterey Cup…

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Associate Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Mrs. S. Player won the Associates' 18 holes stroke competition, played at West Wyalong yesterday afternoon, with a 62 net, reducing her handicap…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 5

The long week end was taken adventure of both by members. and associates. On Saturday the members for…

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'Roos on Golf Links

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

Shortly before midday on Monday last, golfers on the West Wyalong links were astounded to see five kangaroos bound along the 18th fairway,…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 2

Hearty congratulations to Vic. Langmead on his splendid round on Monday last--77 off the stick. This is easily the best round that has been…

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