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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1946

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BOWLS Singles Championship Surprises Final Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 8

Feature of last week end's activities on the local greens was the surprise defeat of Cecil Besgrove by Gar Jones and of Tom Besgrove by Sonny Prow…

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Bowls Pennant Games

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 1

In the third round of the No. 1 Pennants played at Temora yesterday, West Wyalong were beaten by Temora by 12. Results:—…

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Challenge for the Swimming Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 2

The Carriers Relay team for the Carnival to be held on the 23rd, consisting of George (Hay Captain), George Townsend, Bluie…

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New Job for Cricket Chief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 2

Mr. Mu[?] O'Brien. President of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association, was a welcome figure at the West Wyalong Cricket Ground when…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's Night Tournament. Last Round

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 2

The last round of St. Joseph's night tournament for the Hill and Halls Cup will be played this week. Toughs cannot be beaten as they…

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BOWLS Singles Championship to A. Prow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 4

The final of the local Bowling Club's singles championship was played on Sunday afternoon and attracted a number of outside…

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Will Grenfell Have State Swimming Champion

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 2

In conversation with Mr. Robin Biddulph yesterday he informed us that if the State mile swimming, championship is held towards the…

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Modern Swimming Baths More Information Before Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 2

Sketches of modern swimming baths were submitted to the Municipal Council at its last meeting, by the Minister for Public Works and Local Government, through Major J. C. Chanter, together with the…

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On the Move Again Swimming Club Active

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 1

New that, all electricity restrictions have been lifted, West Wyalong Amature Swimming Club is proceeding with its normal programme…

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Cup Cricket at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 1

Flushed with their Victory over Weja laset Sunday, Forest Vale Club [?] visit UnUgarie next Sunday to play for the Selems Challenge Cup…

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Cricket Teams for Sunday's Matches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 1

The following team will represent West Wyalong Seniors, in a match against Tallimba at West Wyalong on Sunday:—V. Craig, F. Turner,…

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Young Players Shine Bright Cricket at Naradhan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 4

Noradhan Cricketers were at home to Bootoowa on Sunday last, and a very friendly interesting. and entertainirg match resulted, tooth teams…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's Night Tournament. for Hill & Halls Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 2

St. Joseph's night competition should finish this week or early next week. The Optimists are now on the…

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CRICKET Three Week-end Matches Visit to Parkes on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 8

Although Forbes has lost the Grinsted Cup, it has a busy programme mapped out for this weekend, when the Anniversary Day…

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Amateur Swimming Club Carnival and Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 2

Following on the afternoon function last Wednesday the local Swimming Club arrange a programme of events for adult swimmers to take place that night under the brilliant lighting of the reserve…

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Play Centre and Children Swimming Carnival List of Prize Winners

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 2

The dosing stages of the Condobolin Play Centre activities included a Swimming Carnival last Wednesday which was very well attended, and very entertaining Events are shown below…

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BOWLS W.W. Defeat Temora for Smith-prichard Cup Temora Champion down to Cal Matha 31/26 in Singles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 1

In the first game for the Smiht-Prichard Challenge Cup played at West Wyalong yesterday. West Wyalong defeated Temora by two matches to one…

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Bromwich Wins Singles Tennis Title at Adelaide

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

In a four-set match which lasted over two hours, John Bromwich defeated Dinny Palls In the Australian tennis singles championship at…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 3

Saturday Afternoon Competition: Next Saturday Brundah v. High School at Lawson Park; two Grenfell teams at the showground. Any…

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Bowls a Grade Pairs Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

L. Sharrook and W. C. Johnston defeated C. Mat'ha and H. Smith (title holders), 23/16. RINK GAME…

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