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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

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School Football (Contributed by "A Parent and Citizen")

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 3

The headmaster of the Condobolin Intermediate High School has notified the schools' sportsmaster, who in turn has informed the Condobolin…

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County Sees Return to Pre-war Glamour Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 6

Country Rug-by Leagues expect a decline in the exodus of star players to the city. With the return of pre-war conditions…

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Wyalong Races To-day; Track Dangerous on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 2

Ruling that portion of the track was dangerous owing to rain, the Southern Districts Racing Association Stipendiary Steward on Saturday afternoon prohibited…

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W. District Schools Athletic Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 1

A meeting of the West Wyalong District Schools' Athletic Association will be held at the Intermediate High School on…

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TENNIS Saturday Afternoon Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 4

Forbes Tennis Association has made four unsuccessful attempts lo get the Saturday afternoon competition going at meetings held since…

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FOOTBALL Huggett Out for Two Competition Game's Last Sunday's Play

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 4

Forbes Rugby League officials and players were shocked on Saturday when it was learned that Group XI. judiciary committee -- Messrs. Snow…

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Jack Barton in Form At Burrangong Picnic Races Three Wins and Three Places

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 4

Mr. Jack Barton, the Forbes amateur horseman, was in top class riding form at the Burrangong picnic race meeting at Young on…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

No complaints at all were heard when the excellent rain which fell on Saturday afternoon last prevented play in the monthly medal…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

Owing to the Group trial matches being held last Sunday the Group Nine Competition goes forward one Sunday…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

Wash Out: Although a few "ducks" paddled around on Saturday afternoon last, play at the, week-end was suspended. This, gave some of the…

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Bowls Handicap Singles Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

Following in the draw for the first round of the handicap singles competition, to lie played not later than Sunday, 15th…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

St. Joseph's No. 1 team will make the trip to Young on Sunday to play for the "Esplin" Cup—four gents and four ladies…

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Stroke Events For Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

West Wyalong Golf Associates will play two 18 holes stroke events at the week-end…

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Tennis Comp. Stark June 21

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

West Wyalong and District Tennis Committee decided at a special meeting this week that the proposed…

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Swimming Club Dance and Prize Giving Huge Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

On Tuesday, although the weather was very cold, many couples found it was ideal dancing to the Piccadilly Orchestra at the Swimming…

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Football Criticism (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

Sir,--our [?]ootbatters have come into a lot of criticism of late, especially from "Mug-Alick", The boys and myself agree that criticism in its…

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School Football (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 2

Sir,--I would like to correct a wrong impression that "A Parent and Citizen" has gained and has communicated through Monday's'…

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Bright Tennis at Milby TOUtfNAWENT

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 6

Trophies and cups were presented to the winners of the various sections of the West Milby Tennis…

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Golf News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 8

Eugowra golfers who ventured to Forbes on Sunday In the deluge demonstrated their prowess as mudlarks by retaining the Bassett Cup for…

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Golf Notes Annual Tournament Sidelights

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 12

Sorry I've missed out the lost two or three weeks, but I have been away from Forbes. The open tournament was a…

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