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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1945

672 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 34

Golf. Associates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 3

With fields averaging not less than 14 players, the Associates continue to stage interesting competitions. On Saturday, 5th May, Mrs…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 4

Last Wednesday an impromptu par competition was staged, and the play, though not sensational, was very even…

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Bowls East—west Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 1

The final match for the season of the East versus West competition will be played on Sunday, 27th May. East side has won a match, and the…

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TENNIS Annual Tournament of Forbes Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 2

Ladder matches during the weekend resulted as follow: H. Maguire defeated Harry Cannon, 64 (good work, Herb, a very nice win); E. Tate…

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Group Football Big Match at Forbes Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 4

Forbes has been chosen as the venue for an important group match next Sunday. Country Rugby League selectors will be in…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

Sunday, 13th inst., in ideal football weather, Condobolin Rovers journeyed to Bogan Gate to play their best game of the…

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Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 2

A tennis continental tournament arranged and conducted by the Church of England Guild at Weethalle, resulted in a victory for T…

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Football Revived

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 2

Mr. R. Littlewood is re-organising the Weethalle Rugby League, and several aspiring Maher Cup players are in training for some big…

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Golf Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

Messrs C. Matha and Lou. Sharrock, will be in charge of the 18 holes par competition, to be played at the West Wyalong golf links on…

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Bowls East-west Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

The final match for the year of the East West competition, for the Harold Kaye Shield, will be played on Sunday, 27th May. Any player…

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Ungarie Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

A very enjoyable and successful mixed doubles tennis tournament was held at Ungarie on Sunday, 6th May, when 24 pairs competed…

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Football Dance at Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 2

A bright time is assured dancers who attend the Rugby League dance to be held in the Wyalong Town Hall on Saturady, May 26, Secretary Jack Meade said…

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Golf Notes. Great Challenge Match

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 2

A most interesting three cornered challenge match is scheduled for the near future, and speculation is rife as to the winner…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 2

More rain has improved the course a lot and in a month's time players should enjoy practically Ideal conditions. The refining Influence of…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 6

On the local links, at the week-end, members played an 18-holes stroke competition, which was won by A. Evans, while P. Dignam won the…

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BOWLS The Pairs Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 4

The final of the flub pairs championship resulted in an easy win for Arthur Ison and Tom Besgrove, who defeated Grime and Tibblts by 25 to…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra Beats Orange in Home Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 6

The football match on Sunday between Orange Old Boys and Eugowra was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators, who were naturally…

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Forbes Patriotic Races Next Wednesday and Thursday Host of Visiting Jockeys

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 8

Never in the history of Forbes racing will such a wealth of riding talent be seen on the local course as that which is hilled for the…

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Group Football Match Forbes Again Favored With Big Fixture C.R.L. Selectors to Attend

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 8

Forbes, with its picturesque and Ideal playing field on Spooner Oval, has again been chosen by the controlling authorities for a group…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1945 · page 2

Last Wednesday saw several friendly games, but no competition. This is a good idea, as it tends to promote happy feelings among the…

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