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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1946

972 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 35 of 49

BOWLS Matches at the Week-End

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 10

In the "Cock of the Walk" competition, Stephens lost to Robertson, 31-23. Pendant Handicap Singles: Spencer defeated Roberts, 31-17…

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Golf Notes Final Champ. Matches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 6

The foursomes title was decided on Sunday over 36 holes stroke play, the winners being R. K. and C. L. Douglas with a gross score of 159. Runners-up…

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WIRRINYA Tennis Win for Redlands

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 10

Although two tennis matches had been arranged for last Sunday, only the Redlands match was played, as Bonnie Royal was unable to make the…

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CARAGABAL Easy Football Win CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 7

On Sunday last, Caragabal team met Bribbaree for tire eighth match of the Bendick Murrell second grade competition…

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QUANDIALLA Football Team Beaten Ex-Students' Convent Ball QUANDIALLA, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 7

On Sunday, at the Quandialla Recreation Ground, Quandialla reps. played a further game in the Bendick Murrell competition, against Murringo…

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Forbes Carnival Week Show, Races, and Trots Record Show Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 1

Commencing from Tuesday next, when the 71st annual exhibition of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association opens, local and visiting…

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FOOTBALL Three Teams from Bathurst To Play at Forbes Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 10

Forbes is to have another big football day next Sunday, when three teams from St. Patrick's Club, Bathurst, will play on Spooner…

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Bowls Tophy Rink Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1946 · page 1

Trophies presented by Mr. Les Sanderson for a rink competition were won yesterday afternoon byC. Sharpe's four, after play-off with C. Matha's…

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Jim Lambourn Wins Golf Title

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1946 · page 1

In the 36 holes final match for the championship of the West Wyalong Golf Club palyed yesterday Jim Lambourn defeated Ben Sharrock three up…

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Big Football Meeting Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1946 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby league Club set down for to-night (Monday) has been postponed until next Monday night on…

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Condobolin Rovers Football Club Sound Financial Position

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 September 1946 · page 2

At a general meeting of the members of the club, held in the Royal Hail, at which there was a Fair attendance and Mir. S. Snow,…

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FOOTBALL Three Teams From Bathurst Some Bright Play

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 6

Three teams from St. Patrick's Club, Bathurst, played at Forbes last Sunday. The visitors won the under 18 match, but were defeated…

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Preparing for Cricket Season Meeting of Forbes Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 6

Organised practices will be held on September 15 and 22, it was decided at the annual general meeting of the Forbes Cricket Club, held on Friday night,…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Notes Send-Off to Mr. & Mrs. Wallman

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 6

Wongajong Club very agreeably consented to the postponement of its match with Nelson Park on Sunday in, order that the latter club might tender…

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Bowls Consistency Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 2

The following matches were played yesterday in the consistency competition:—T. Wallace 112 defeated C. Matha98…

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Cricket Club Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 1

Prospects for cricket in West Wyalong and district are very bright this year according to Club Secretary, Norman…

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Wyalong Cricket Club Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 2

At a well attended meeting on Tuesday last at the Wyalong School of Arts, the Wyalong Cricket Club was formed, and it is anticipated that…

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Condobolin Golf Club Open Amateur Meeting Last Week-End

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 1

Commencing on Saturday afternoon and concluding the following day, the local Golf Club conducted their Annual Open…

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Quandialla Farewell Function--football Win--sunday Tennis--personal Items--weather

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 9

A large gathering of district residents us well as visitors from other centres assembled at the Quandialla Hall on Monday night to give a farewell social…

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Eugowra Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 8

Quoth the First Green: "What is all the excitement to-day, fellows?" "Strewth If I know," replied the eighth tee. It's not much fun having a rake…

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