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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 36 of 56

A Generous Visitor Presents Swimming Trophies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

Although his brief stay in Forbes has been one of extreme misery due to rheumatism in the shoulder, Mr. v. Napthine bears the town no…

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Golf Notes Members and Associates Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 6

On Saturday a new event was tried out and voted a success by all players who took part. A four-ball-best-ball match was played, members versus…

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GOLF The 1947 Championships Champions of Other Years Recalled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 10

On Saturday the local club conducted a stroke competition over 18 holes. The course was in such excellent condition and the day so ideal for…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra to Play Last Competition Game Sunday's Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

The second and final round of the Group XI. inter-town competition will be completed next Sunday, when Eu-gowra will play Forbes, at Spooner…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

That perennial competition, the Witcombe trophy, has again been "run and won." The second round of 18 holes was…

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36 Players In Bowls Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 1

With bright sunny days prevailing over the week end, the attendance at the West Wyalong Bowling green showed a…

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Tennis Assn. Meeting Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 1

A meeting of the West Wyalong and District Tennis Association will he held at the Literary institute, on Friday…

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'Tennis Star to Give Lessons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

Aubrey Willard the famous Australian tennis coach, arrived in West Wyalong yesterday a[?] will remain…

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Mesdames Curry & Spence Win Golf Comps

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

Mrs. M. F. Curry won West Wyalong Golf Associates' [?] holes stah[?]ford competition for Mrs. W. Lambourn's trophy,…

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John Englert Plays Good Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

Five years active service with an infantry battalion—during which he was wounded in action and also…

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Football Grenfell Defeat Barmedman 13 to 9

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 2

At Lawson Park yesterday Grenfell defeated the strong Barmedman side by 13 points to nine. Barmedman led 6 to nil at half…

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Graham Emmett Wins Golf Title on the 36th Green

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 1

Missing a three foot putt for a par at the 36th hole yesterday, Ben Sharrock was beaten 1 up by Graham Emmett for the championship of the West Wyalong Golf…

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C.W. Bowls Assn. Headquarters Again at Parkes Mr. John Cobley President

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 1

With the appointment of Mr. John Cobley (Parkes Club president) of the Central Western District Bowling Association, the…

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Big Football Fixtures to be Played at Forbes Parkes Coming Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 6

At the meeting of Group XI. delegates, held at Molong last Sunday, two important football fixtures were allotted to Forbes. To decide second place…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 5

Last Sunday the local junior boys' football team came out victorious against the Young Old Boys' juniors by 11 points to nil…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

With the advent of Bank Holiday and the renowned "Condo Show" a festive gaiety attacked the course during the weekend and all players…

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Burgooney District Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 6

Last week end Wargambegal tennis players journeyed to Tibeaudo and beat that club by 152 games to 77…

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Riverina Golf Title to Craig

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 4

Les Bennett of Junee, last the Riverina golf title at Wagga, finishing four strokes behind Noel Craig…

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Barmedman to Play W.w. Tennis Team

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 1

The following team has been selected to represent the West Wyalong Tennis Club in a match against Barmedman at the Club…

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School Tennis Mildil Wins Helen Kalms Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 5

Mildil school children lifted the Helen Kalms Challenge Cup from Wyalong Pub[?] School children on Friday last,…

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