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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1946

972 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 42 of 49

Sydney Alderman Describes Olympic Swimming Pool as "Marvellous."

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 1

"It is marvellous and a credit to the Council and the town. I did not know that you possessed such a beautiful pool," said a Sydney visitor during the week end when he inspected the Olympic…

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Footballers Entertained at Bright Dinner by Rugby League Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 2

One of the most successful and enjoyable functions ever held at West Wyalong was the Rugby League dinner served at Prichard's Empire Hotel during the week end…

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Barmedman Boy in Title Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 2

Schoolboy John Berg (13), was Barmediman's only representative in the amateur athletics title last week. He won his heat in the under 14…

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Country Cricket N.S.W. Association's Encouragement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 6

The N.S.W. Cricket Association [?] decided to renew the recognition of Country Associations this season. Applications should be accompanied by…

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COURSING Forbes Dog's Success at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1946 · page 6

The Forbes dog, Jungle Luck, owned by Mr. John Martin, followed up his recent success at Cowra by winning the Publicans' Stakes, 545 yards, at the…

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Swimming Pool Opened Invaded by Children

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1946 · page 6

Dozens of children invaded the Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool, when it was officially opened for the summer season, last Saturday…

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Barmedman Rugby League Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 2

On Monday night last the President of Group 9. Mr. Ted Chandler, accompanied by Mrs Chandler, visited Parmedman to o[?]lly open the…

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Bowls a Grade Pairs Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 1

The first match in the local championships was played yesterday afternoon, when R. B. Bloore and S. E. Wellington defeated J. W. Parker and…

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Country Week Cricket Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 6

It is expected that a team to represent the Riverina will take part in the four days' Country Week cricket carnival to be held…

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Northern Riverina Cricket Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 2

The Northern Riverina Cricket Association competition advanced another found on Sunday last. Ungarie Seniors defeated Girral on…

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Big Cricket at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 1

West Wyalong No. 2 team will be represented by the following against Mal[?]ce Plains at Wyalong, on Sunday…

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MR. T. E. SMITH Naradhan Cricket Chief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 2

Well Known Show exhibitor, Mr. T. E. Smith of Naradhan, has been elected President of the Naradhan Cricket Club…

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Weethalle Cricket Assn. Draw of Two Rounds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 6

Visiting teams will be granted thirty minutes g[?]e, and one run per min[?] can be claimed against any late team…

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Two Hurt in Cricket Match Dust and Wind Upset Players Noel Gordon Heads Batsmen With 107

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 4

Strong wind and a blinding dust storm made conditions very trying for the ten teams taking part in the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition last week end…

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TENNIS End of Tournament Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 1

Nelson Park Tennis Club committee held a meeting last Friday night and decided to terminate its tournament play, for the season with an open…

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Narromine Races Wins for Forbes Horses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 12

The Narromine Turf Club held its Gold Cup meeting this week, when two Forbes horses were successful. Mr. Pat Ryan's Blue Tulip, who was…

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Cricket Chatter (Notes by "Not Out")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 11

At the end of the second series of matches in the Saturday afternoon competition the points gained are as follow:--St. Lawrence, 6; Riverside 4…

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Jack Thomas Forced to Resign From St. Lawrence Club If He Wishes to Play Association Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 12

A lot of time was again taken up at the meeting of Forbes Cricket Association on Wednesday night with a discussion of matters…

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BOWLS Week-end Competitions

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

Matches in the open singles championship of the West Wyalong Bowing Club were played yesterday. In a close contest, J. Ginty…

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Touring Cricket Eam for W. W.

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

A proposal to include West Wyalong in a tour to be made by a visiting cricket team in April, 1947, has been received by the Association Secretary…

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