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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1945

672 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 34

Swimming Club Will Carry on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

Although West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club was not successful in its application to have the country swimming titles decided here in 1946, it will…

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Ungarie Tennis Club

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

Ungarie tennis players had a very enjoyable day's outing last Sunday when the first grade team of eight men and four ladies visited Condobolin and the…

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Tennis Matches Cn

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

A tennis team representing West Wyalong district will visit Barmedman next Sunday. Town players will also be engaged at a…

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Missed Hat Trick Tully Outed in Knockout Final Big Football at Ungarie

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

Tullibigea was defeated 21/8 in the final of the League knock-out competition on Sunday. vale. If Tully had won it would have…

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Big Carnival in January Cycle and Athletic Club Re-formed Distressed Servicemen Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

His personal standing in the community, ability as a Committeeman, plus a general knew ledge of the work entailed and popularity with cyclists and runners, were the reasons why Mr. C. R. (Jack) Nicholson was unanimously re-elected President…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 8

Forbes Golf Club is becoming famous for close finishes. Following Wes. Rhodes' close win of one up against Dick Jones, he repeated this against…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra Narrowly Beaten

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 6

Last Sunday a greatly weakened Eugowra thirteen visited Goolagong to do battle with their team. Lacking several of their star players, the locals…

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Golf Notes

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

The show, of course, kept players away from the links on Saturday, but there was a good roll up for Sunday's Stableford Handicap…

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Tennis Will Boom in Few Months

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 1

West Wyalong tennis prospects have not been so bright for many years. Within the next few months Clubs in all ports of the district should be in full…

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Seiler's Success In All Services Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 1

Corporal Earl Seiler, of Goulburn (and a former member of the Bank of New South Wales at West Wyalong), had a brilliant run in the A[?]…

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Boost for Cricket Veteran Player Tips Keen Revival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 1

With the war over and Servicemen returning home cricket will soon be revived in West Wyalong and district, is the opinion of Mr. Jack Emerton, veteran…

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FOOTBALL. McWADE Cup Comes Home After an Absence of 12 YEARS

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

The local team yesterday journeyed to Wirrimah in an endeavour to bring the McWade Cup home, and were successful in doing so by…

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FOOTBALL Visit from Lithgow Team

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1945 · page 4

Forbes senior team travelled to Eugowra last Sunday, and were again given a hard game by the home team. Although Forbes was minus a couple of…

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Tennis. a Great Match. Forbes Town Defeat St. Joseph's

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 1

A very large crowd witnessed the match On St. Joseph's courts on Sunday, when a very strong team from Forbes defeated St. Josoph's…

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Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

Ungarie will play west Wyalong on Sunday next, for the Kalms-Speirs Cup. West Wyalong selectors h[?] chosen the following nine play[?]…

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Tennis Tournament at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

The Ungarie Tennis'Cluib will hold its final tournament, of the season on Sunday, 16th September, when championship and handicap events will take place. See…

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Golf Notes Sunday's Annual Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 10

Judging by the form Hugh[?] Wilson is showing lately, he looks like taking out some of the major trophies at the annual tournament next Sunday…

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Caragabal. Agricultural Bureau Meets -- Pig Marketing Discussed--football Personal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 9

Mr. Meredith left on Thursday for Cowra to attend the funeral of Mrs. Meredith's mother. The sympathy of the district Is extended to Mr. and…

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FOOTBALL Lithgow Team to Play Next Sunday Astley Cup Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 10

With the season's Group Shield and Cabot Cup challenge games at an end, Forbes League pias been able to arrange two attractive…

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Services' Memorial Race Meeting Profit of Over £1000 ANTICIPATED Good Attendance and Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

IT IS USUAL NOW TO ASSESS IN ADVANCE ANY RACE MEETING ORGANISED BY MR. ATHOL GUNN AS A SUCCESS, AND THAT WAS CERTAINLY THE RESULT OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE FORBES…

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