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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 56

Draw For Tennis Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

The following is the completed draw of the teams taking part in the West Wyalong and District…

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BOWLS A. Grade Cock-o-Walk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

C. Matha (holder) beat S. Player, 31/22. PRESIDENT v SECRETARY The annual rink competition…

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Three Tennis Games At Central

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

Central Wyalong Tennis Club will be active during the weekend with matches on its own court…

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Bright Tennis at Tullibigeal Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

Tullibigeal Tennis Club conducted a tournament which attracted many players, from surrounding districts…

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FOOTBALL Condobolin Defeats Eugowra, 19-11

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

In three minutes from start Eugowra scored a try, but the goal kick failed. Next try also went to Eugowra with P. Barnes crossing. Again the…

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Mallee Plains to Meet Grenfell In Vital Rugby League Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

West Wyalong and Mallee Plains Clubs are vitally interested in the result of League matches to be played on Sunday. The Clubs share equal points for…

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N.S.W. Rugby League Officials to Hear West Wyalong Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

West Wyalong Rugby League officials have been officially advised that the New South Wales Rugby League will hear its appeal against a ruling by the N.S.W…

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Australian Rules Football Competition Now at Vital Stage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 6

The Northern Riverina Australian Rules Association competition will be continued on Saturday next when six first grade teams will be in action. The…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 9

"Love me, love my dog" is apparently the slogan of our new secretary. What a party there will be when John Haddy's "Charming Minda." "Tige."…

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Wirrinya News Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 2

A knock-out singles tournament was held at Wirrinya on Saturday and so far has not been completed. The f[?]anls are to be run on Saturday…

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Garema News Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 7

Last Sunday a tennis team from Wongajong visited Garema. Garema won by two sets. Another Garema team visited…

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GOLF Committee Meeting Decisions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 6

The committee of the Eugowra Golf Club arrived at the following decisions on Tuesday night:-- To play for the Mulligan trophy on…

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BOWLS The A. and B. Pairs Handicap

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 10

The final in the "A" and "B" pairs handicap was played at the week-end and was keenly contested, Sly putting the issue beyond doubt with his…

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QUANDIALLA Football Bendick-Wirrimah v. Quandialla QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 7

At the Quandialla recreation ground on Sunday, before a large number of supporters of both teams, the home team agreeably surprised their most…

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FOOTBALL Week-end Play No Match for Seniors

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 10

Forbes Rugby League has failed in every direction to arrange a game for its senior team next Sunday. Originally, it was drawn to play Bogan Gate…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 2

Despite a searching cold wind on Saturday last a good field turned out to take part in the Stableford par handicap competition…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 2

In the Group Nine Competition game played at Mallee Plains yesterday Grenfell were defeated by 21 points to 4…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 2

St. Mary's Tennis Club defeated Ungarie at Ungarie 16 sets to 14. St. Mary's defeated Callen at…

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Schoolboys Form Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 5

Ungarie schoolboys have shown commendable enterprise in forming their own tennis club at Top Town…

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Malice Plains Football Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 1

At a recent successful dance for Mallee Plains Football Club a box of groceries was won by Mrs. McClellan, with ticket…

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