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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 56

BOWLS Easter Week Carnival Draw for A. and B. Pairs Handicap

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 10

Three matches were played in the singles championship at the week-end, as follow: Rath defeated Gunn, 31-18; Green defeated Boreham, 31-25; Ison…

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CRICKET Week-end Matches Challenge for Glenelg Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 10

Most of the Saturday matches, we understand, have fizzled out, but several games have been set down for Sunday, apart from the Grinsted Cup…

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Cricket Stars To Visit Forbes at Easter Charlie Macartney to Accompany Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 10

A team composed of young players who in the opinion of the State selectors are potential Sheffield Shield and Test cricketers will play…

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To-night's Boxing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

All is now ready for to-night's monster boxing programme. A new improved stadium, improved lighting, and a programme…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

The Grinsted Cup was retained by Wirrinya, on Sunday in a drawn match with Forbes. Exact scores are not available…

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Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

Although the night was very cold on Friday for both swimmers and onlookers, there were quite a fow competitors and "barrackers,"…

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Bowls Open Singles Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 1

T. Wallace beat E. G. Rushton 31/22. A GRADE COCK-O'-THE walk C. Matha retained Lis title…

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Saturday Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

Pioneer Juniors v. Piney Range at Bogoloug: Pioneer Juniors were dismissed for 344 runs. Jack Hall made a fine knock for 171…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

With two rounds to go to complete the night tournament the position of the teams competing are as follows:—…

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Grenfell Golf Club Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Grenfell Golf Club was held in the club house at the bowling green on Monday, 10th March…

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Cricket Competition Final Dependent on Cup Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 1

It has been decided that if West Wyalong wins the O'Farrell Cup next Sunday in their match at Albury…

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Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 1

It has been decided that If West Wyalong wins the O'Farrell Cup next Sunday in their match at Albury…

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Tennis Club Trophies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 1

Mrs. W. T. Angus, of Sydney, won a competition for a trophy valued at £1, conducted by the Calleen Tennis Club…

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Boxing Gala Laundess Defeats Elvins

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 2

Climax to the swift moving and well organised grand opening night of the boxing gala for 1947 came in the final bout when Owen…

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West Milby News Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 2

There was a good muster of members and intending members at the annual meeting of the West Milby Tennis Club. Secretary read the…

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Bulldozers Will Assist in Making New Rugby League Playing Oval

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 2

Huge bulldozers will be used for the purpose of constructing a new playing arena for the West Wyalong Rugby League Club, in close proximity to the Bowling Club area. If possible, the ground will be levelled, grass sown, well watered and ready…

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School's Athletic Association Has More Than Justified Its Existence

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 5

The year 1946 was most successful in realising the aim of the Association, namely, bringing the children of the district together in friendly sport. This year the annual fixture will be held in August. A tennis tournament for a challenge cup…

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Golf Opening 100 Players Take Part

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 8

The official opening of the Eugowra Golf Club took place on Sunday, amid great enthusiasm. The weather was…

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QUANDIALLA D.C.M. Citation--younger Set Holds Annual Meeting--p. and C.A. Activities--miss Lola Conn Entertained--cricket Trophy Lost Quandialla

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 10

The following is the citation of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, which has just been received by NX8060 Sergt. Sims E. Reeves, late of…

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BOWLS No. 2 PENNANTS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 1

Three teams of No. 2 Pennant players from Ardlethan will visit West Wyalong on Sunday next to play matches in the…

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