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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

Perhaps it was ball i[?]s or maybe there was some gardening to be done and lawns to be mown, but the field of players, both members and…

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Grenfell Tennis Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

A number of delegates from the Methodist, St. Joseph's and Church of England clubs met, ut the Meth odist Hall on Wednesday, 4th June…

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Three Days Big Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

Tennis lovers will be given a treat at St. Mary's Courts, West Wyalong on Saturday, Sunday and…

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Week-end Golf Associates' Events

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

An 18 holes stroke competition for Mrs. Rogers' trophy will be played by the West Wyalong Golf Associates on…

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130 Noms. For Tennis Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

More than 130 nominations have been received for the tennis tournament to be conducted at St…

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Pony Racing Revival Attempt At Wyalong Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

Pony racing, very popular in South ern districts years ago, is to be revived at the sports meeting and gymkhana at Boronia Park, Wyalong on Monday next,…

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All About Aussie Rules Football Facts and Furphies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 6

With one round of the Northern Riverina Australian Rules Football Association completed, the performance of the leaders, Tullibigeal, stands out like a wart…

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Eugowra News Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 9

Perce Dignam should be highly satisfied with his weekend form. Conditions were heavy, nevertheless he managed a 71 and a 15 off the stick…

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WARROO Tennis Tournament Tomorrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 3

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les Rout a card party was hold on Saturday night, June 7. It was well patronised, the winners being Mrs. L…

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FOOTBALL Team From Clovelly Next Sunday's Games

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 12

Although it was thought that restricted train services may affect the visit of a team of footballers from the Sydney suburb of Clovelly, it is now…

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Tennis Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 1

The first round of the West Wyalong and District Saturday afternoon Tennis Competition, will commence…

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Tennis Tourney Again T-day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 1

The tennis tournament being conducted by St. Mary's Club, which commenced on Saturday, will…

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Crafted Crows Clean Up Golf Balls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 2

Maruding crows have recently "bagged" several golf balls from West Wyalong players…

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West Wyalong Golf Club Local Rules to Be Read in Conjunction with the Rules of Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 3

1. Graded drains on the 10thi, 11th, 13th and]4th fairways are hazards and must be treated as such…

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West Wyalong Farewells Football Star Bob Navin off to Griffith

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 1

The high esteem in which Mr. "Bob" Navin is held at West Wyalong, was manifested when more than fifty guests, representing the business and sporting life of…

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Football Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 6

Forbes gained another win in the Group XI. inter town competition, at Eugowra, last Sunday, scoring 17 points to nil…

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Retains Golf Title

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 6

Ossie Pickworth, 28 year old National golf champion, retained his open golf title by five strokes with a great last round…

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FOOTBALL Easy Win for Y.C.W. Reserve Grade Games

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 6

Last Sunday Forbes football followers were treated to some very fine football; when two visiting teams, Canowindra police Boys' Club, and…

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Tennis Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

A team from Ungarie Tennis Chili will visit West Wyalong on Sunday, to play a match with a West Wyalong Tennis…

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Caragabal Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 4

On Sunday, 8th June, 28 members and associates took part in a mixed foursome, competing for the trophy presented by Mr. J. Tunney…

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