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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 56

Football Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

West Wyalong uru to play Grenfell at Lawson Park on Sunday next This game should prove as entertaining as the Young-Grenfell…

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Presbyterian Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

The following is the draw for Saturday afternoon next: Presbyterian I v. Church of England 1. at C. of E. Courts; Presbyterian H. v…

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Grenfell Tennis Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 1

After two wet week-ends Saturday again, saw the competition conducted by the Grenfell Tennis Association in full swing…

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Golf Notes by Birdie

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

"Kitty in the Hole Cup". Golfers and Bowlers match: Splendid weather, hospitality and friendship marked the occasion of the much looked…

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Close Result in Trundle Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 1

A team of Condobolin tennis players captained by H. Robertson, were,defeated at Trundle last Sunday by only one set after, a…

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Parkes Put Up Cricket Score

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 4

Slashing back[?]ne moves which cut the defence to ribbons and brilliant solo efforts by Goodwin, Budd and O'Donnell were…

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Golf Club's Open Tournament This Week-end

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Golfers from all parts of the southern districts of the State are expected at West Wyalong on Saturday and Sunday for the annual open tournament…

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Tennis Joeys v. Forbes for Cannon Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

Last Sunduy Joeys made the trip to Forbes to play for the Cannon Cup. Although idefcated our team…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

Once upon a time a working bee was an occasion on which members congregated on the links to do light work with rakes and to tell good…

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QUANDIALLA Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 4

On Sunday the Quandialla representatives journeyed to Thuddungra and met the local team in a competition match…

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Football Flashes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 12

Stay-at-home football followers have an attractive game on Spooner Oval to witness. Kelly's team (Parkes) leaders in the reserve grade…

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GAREMA Tennis News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 4

Only one Garema team played last Sunday, as the Forbes team was Unable to visit Garema. However, the second grade team defeated Bareenong…

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WIRRINYA Tennis Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 4

Three matches were played on Sunday, two were lost and the third against Sandy Creek resulted in a win. Three more matches have been…

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TENNIS Saturday Afternoon Competition Incomplete Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 12

The results of only four of the six matches played in the above competition last Saturday have been notified to the secretary of the Association at…

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Football Lachlan Valley Competition Open Division

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 12

Playing in a field of mud already churned up by the previous two games, the Marist Brothers' College open division team faced up to the kick-off…

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FOOTBALL Visit of Peak Hill on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

There were two games of football here on Sunday. The first game was between the second graders and a team of hockey…

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FOOTBALL Big Games Next Sunday The Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Two outstanding games in the Group XI. £100 competition will be played next Sunday: Forbes will meet the unbeaten Canowindra team, at…

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WARROO Rainfall for Month Three Inches Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 9

One of the most enjoyable tennis matches played this season at Monwonga tennis courts took place last Sunday with Jemalong as the visitors…

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BOWLS Annual Meeting Next Monday Night Robertson Still "Cock of Walk"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 12

The improvement in weather conditions last week-end led to considerable activity on the greens and many interesting and closely contested…

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No Grant From C.R.L. For This Year's Schools' Football Carnival Public Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

The schoolboys' football carnival will be held in Forbes again this year, on Saturday, August 9, when it is anticipated that the number…

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