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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1945

672 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 34

Grenfell Intermediate High School. Forbes Football Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 2

Two football teams visited Forbes on 11th August for the Group 11 football carnival, and played in the 8-7 and open divisions…

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Golf Championship H. E.PAUL B. Grade to Os. Whyte

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 1

H. E. Paul bad an easy win over George Stephenson in the final match of the West Wyalong Golf Club Championship yesterday, when he…

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Bright Football Eugowra's Bid for the Group Shield Barnes' Long Sprint

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 4

Delighting tans with snappy passing movements, Eugowra was a trifle unlucky not to wrest the Group XI. Shield from Forbes, at…

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Tennis Coach for Forbes Town Club's General Meeting New, Pres. and Secty. Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 4

At last week's meeting of Forbes Tennis Club, the question of securing a coach for young players was discussed at length, but as…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 3

On Sunday, 10th August, a team from Cowra journeyed to Grenfell in an attempt to lift the Monterey Cup…

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Condobolin Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Condobolin in [?]he match against Ungarie at Condobolin next Sunday:…

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Digger Bros. Like Their Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

Bill Bray, crackerjack West Wyalong League forward, who is at present home on leave from Bougainville, had hoped to play plenty of…

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Big Football at Ungarie Knock Out Competition On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

Best football seen in the South-west for many seasons, will be provided for fans [?] Ungarie on Sunday next when a League knock out competition will be…

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District Children Have Succsssful Day At Temora Athletic Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

Children from the West Wyalong [?] district Schools were outstanding in their performances at the first South-Western District Prime[?]…

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[?] CYCLE & Athletic Club To Be Re-formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club is to be re-formed. Officers and Club officials will be elected at a meeting to be held in the…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 8

Congratulations to Mrs. Kennedy and Bob Hynds on their very fine round of 83 on Sunday last in the mixed foursomes. I think this Just…

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Football Flicks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 8

Peak Hill la drawn to challenge Forbes for the Group XI. Shield next Sunday. Earlier in the season Peak Hill gave Forbes a really hard game,…

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Tennis Ball Held in Carnival Atmosphere

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 6

The tennis ball held on Tuesday, August 14, was a great success, and credit is due to the two secretaries, Messrs. White and Gough, for the…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra Narrowly Defeated at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 6

Last Sunday the Eugowra team, with many supporters, journeyed to Forbes in quest of the Group XI. shield. Although beaten by five points…

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Caragabal Football Club Reforms -- Concert Party-- Peace Celebrations Personal & General

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 2

Caragabal celebrated V.P.-Day with a dance in the hall on Wednesday night, music being supplied by Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Austin, Mrs. J. Maley, Mr's…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

A game of interest to the district was played yesterday, when Grenfell and Piney Range met for a friendly game at Lawson Park…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

August finished up with the last round for the Witcombe Trophy. This was a mixed foursome over 36 holes, players choosing their…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's v. FORBES

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

A great match is expected when St. Joseph's meet Forbes in the return match on St. Joseph's courts on Sunday, 2nd September, at…

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Tin Hare Racing Dog Secretary Leaves Meeting Incident at Last Week's Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 2

The meeting of interested persons called by the Forbes Breeders, Owners and Trainers' Association, to consider the question of…

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Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

A rink competition played yesterday afternoon was won by P. Cusack's team with 30 points. Results: Gardiner, Matterson, Cusack (skip)…

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