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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1945

672 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 34

Turf Wickets Cricket Club Takes Action Associations to Meet Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 1

Cricket facilities at West Wyalong are disgrace and the Bland Shine Council should put down a turf wicket as soon as possible, in the interest Of the game…

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Colts Will Form Own Club Can Field Strong X! Prospecbright for Cricket Season

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 2

West Wyalong juniors are Knew to [?] their own Club this year and to take part in the Association competition. There are plenty of young players…

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G.i.h.s. Central Western Athletics Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 2

A team of young athletes visited Forbes yesterday to participate in the Central Western Athletics Carnival…

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Caragabal Local Team Holds Con. Anderson Cup -- Football Season Ends Next Sunday. -- P. & C. Association Matters -- Personal Pars. Caragabal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 5

Mr. and Mrs. P. Madden, of Stinmore, returned home on Saturday after spending, a fortnight's holiday with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Nolan…

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Boxing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 3

Jackie Marr (12.5) defeated Alf Gallagher (ll.1) on points. Reg Tozer (10.0) outpointed Micky Collins (9.12) in a 12…

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Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

Following Saturday's practice by Probables and Possibles for the Kalms-Speirs Cup match on Sunday next, the selectors would like the following players to…

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Bowls Play Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

Play will take place on the West Wyalong bowling greens next Sunday, 14th October…

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Tennis at Blow Clear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

A ladies' and gent's. doubles tennis tournament and a social afternoon will be held at Blew Clear on Sunday next, the funds to be divided between the…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 3

The ladies' Saturday and Sunday divisions finished at the week-end. Mrs. Drinkwater and Mrs. Traill were successful in the Saturday…

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Golf Pro. Says Farewell to Army

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

Veteran of the Middle East and New Guinea campaigns, Pte. Keith. ("Mick") Emmett, has been discharged from the AIF in accordance with the long service…

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State Bowls V.P. to Visit West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

Mr. Roseby, Vice-President of the New South Wales Bowling Association, with other members, will attend the official opening of the West Wyalong…

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First Grade Comp. District Cricket Assn. Clubs Already Affiliated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

West Wyalong and District Cricket Association has been reformed and will conduct a first grade competition. Clubs are invited to nominate for the…

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BOXING Marist Brothers' Third Annual Tourney Some Good Bouts

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 4

There was again a "house full" sign prior to the commencement of the finals of the Marist Brothers' College third tournament,…

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Bowls Play Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 1

Play will take place on the West Wyalong bowling greens next Sunday, 14th October…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's Tournament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

The finals, (both ladies and gents) will be played next Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Traill and Mrs. Drinkwater…

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Tennis Ch'ships Wider Scope for School Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 4

The outstanding success of the athletic carnival at West Wyalong in August, when school children from the district gave a splendid display, has encouraged…

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Cricket Cracks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 4

It was something like old times to see three competition matches in progress at Forbes last Sunday, when tho opening games in the contest for the…

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Tennis Notes Country Week in Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 6

The concluding meeting of the season for the Forbes Tennis club will be held at Flannery's Hotel on 16th inst., as advertised earlier. As most…

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New Club Formed To Foster Cycling and Athletics

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

With the object of developing and fostering cycling and athletics in Forbes, in Cycle and Athletic Club was formed on Monday night…

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Tennis Turnament Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 2

If required, partners can be arranged for the handicap tennis tournament to be played at West Wyalong on Sunday next…

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