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Sport, 1946

972 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 49

BOWLS C. Besgrove and Gunn Pairs Champs. Sunday's Big Roll-Call

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

A fortnight ago I reported that A. J. Gunn and C. Besgrove defeated J. Sly and J. Clarke in the final of the championship pairs-- this was not…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

The Royal and Ancient Game is about to hit the headlines again. The new committee of the Grenfell Golf Club has already been…

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Boxing Gala

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 3

The second semi-finals of the boxing gala were held at the High School stadium on Thursday night. The attendance was about 600…

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Boxing at Easter Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

Providing all other derails are attended to Shire Council has approved of a boxing booth toeing erected on the Convent School Grounds, West…

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BOWLS C. Bylos Wins Open Singles Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 1

C. Bylos won the Open Singles Championship of the West Wyalong Bowing Club yesterday, when Me defeated P. A. Morris by 31 to 27 at the 32nd head…

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Swimming Good Diving Needs Improvement Club May Employ Coach

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club has completed its activities for the ear. The general standard of swimming…

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High Grade Tennis in Easter Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

If good weather conditions prevail the big tennis tournament to be conducted toy the West Wyalong Tennis Club over the Easter holidays should…

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Golf Season Open Cameron and Miss Robertson Win Foursomes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 1

Old and new members of the West Wyalong Golf-Club attended the official opening day yesterday, and played a 12 holes mixed foursomes competition…

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League Clubs Settle Disputes Both to Work in Interest of Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

After a lengthy debate, during which there were several lively exchanges, differences between West Wyalong Rugby League Club and Wyalong-Mallee Plains Club have been settled…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Opening of Season 48 Players Participate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 4

In mixed weather-- a beautiful morning and a windy and somewhat dusty afternoon-- Nelson Park Tennis Club held the official…

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Cup Football To Go From Group XI. Inter-Town Competition Being Arranged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 1

Cup challenge football will not be played in Group XI. this season. At a meeting of Group delegates, at Canowindra on Sunday, when…

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Football

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 6

Everybody who could get transport to Canowindra on Sunday went to the big attraction, the Group match. Most fans were disappointed at the play…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 7

What a feast of golf is being provided for the week-end, when competitions will be played on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with others…

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Bowls Handicap Pairs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

Morris and Grellman ser defeated Schmitzer and O'Brien 2 on 28/17. Matha and Spaul 2 on defeated Johnston and W. Gillard ser 30/18…

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Tennis Tournament Numerous Entries

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

Tennis at Ungarie is now in full swing, the Club's official opening being a huge success, with ladies and gents doubles…

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Golf Associates Annual General Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

The above took place on Friday, 5th inst., and was attended by Mesdames H. Clemson, Sheldrick, P. C. Jones, Flannery, Walsh…

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COURSING Success for Bedgerabong Dog Connections' Good Win

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 7

The well-known Bedgerabong sportsman, Mr. E. E. ("Mick") Cowell, and his connections cleaned up big at the Mechanical…

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Ungarie Fails in Tennis Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

St. Mary's Tennis Club, who visited Ungarie on Sunday last, defeated the home side by 24 sets to [?] [?]…

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£500 CUP At Forbes Services' Memorial Races Other Rich Races

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 9

The most amount of prize money to be offered in the country districts of the State will be on offer at the Forbes Services' Memorial…

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BOWLS First Game in Rink Championship Arrangements for Easter Play

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 9

The first game for the championship rink was played on Sunday. Green, Rousell, Clarke and Robertson met Spencer, Gale, Besgrove…

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