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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 39 of 56

Finals of Schoolboy's Carnival Provide Entertaining Football C.L. Officials Impressed Marist in Two Wins and Two Ties

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 4

FORBES upheld its tradition on Saturday when a large crowd attended at Spooner Oval to witness the biggest programme of championship football games ever staged in the western district on the one afternoon. And there was some excellent play…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

The Grenfell junior boys football team paid a visit to Canowindra on Sunday last to play against the Police Boys' Club of that town…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

We must take our hats off to the Associates who staged a most successful open tournament last Saturday, with the able guidance of…

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Grenfell Tennis Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

The second round of the Saturday afternoon competition advanced another stage over the week-end. Methodist I team was defeated…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 5

Last Sunday Goolagong made their second attempt to win the Gold Cup but were easily defeated by 21 sets to 5…

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Football Maher Cup Team

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 3

The following team has been selected to represent Grenfell to play Tumut for the Maher Cup next Saturday…

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Associate Golf Competitions on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

The fourth and final rounds of the Cameron Cup and the L.G.U. Medal competition will be played by West Wyalong…

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Tennis Club Week-end Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

The following teams have been selected to represent The West Wyalong Tennis Club in matches on Sunday:—…

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12 Tennis Teams to Meet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

Twelve teams will take part in the West Wyalong A. and B. Grade tennis competition, which will be…

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Cricket Revival Tipped For Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 4

Ungarie Cricket Association officials tip a further revival in cricket next sumThe Association is to be…

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West Wyalong Selected For Golf Associates' 1948 Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 5

Golf Associates of the South-western Districts Association will hold their annual tournament at West Wyalong in August next year, when Southern…

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Australian Manager Scoffs at Rumours of Tennis Protest (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

A message from New York states: A tennis writer of the New York "Sun" says Australia is considering- the advisability of filing a protest against the United States…

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Schools Athletic Meeting To The Editor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

"The "Advocate". Dear Sir, I should like through your columns, to publicly express my…

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QUANDIALLA Football, Tennis and Hockey Notes Personal Pars QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 4

Last Wednesday Mr. L. Carson was taken to Grenfell hospital in a serious condition, suffering from a heart attack and pneumonia. He failed to…

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GOLF Members and Associates Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 8

Johnny Barnes roused the handicappers from their lethargy on Sunday when he came marching home with a nice 56 nett. It was a good round and…

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Golf Tournament And other Week-end Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 11

Saturday's event, a par competition, was won by Dud Leader with 2 up in the "A'' grade, Jim Williams and R. Hall being next best with 1 down…

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GOOLAGONG Convent Ball Success Week-end Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 9

COLD SHOWERY WEATHER The weather last week was very cold and showers registered 20 points. TENNIS…

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Eugowra District News TENNIS Local Club Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 8

Further results of Eugowra Tennis Club tournament, played on, Sunday, August 17, and to be finished next Sunday, 24th, are:…

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BOXING Marist Brothers' Annual Tournament Denis House Wins Meagher Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 5

The fifth annual boxing tournament of the Marist Brothers' College, Forbes, was carried out in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening and…

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BOWLS No. 1 Green Re-Opened Interesting Week-end Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 11

The No. 1 green was opened for play at the week-end after a complete rest during the winter months. It is very evenly grassed and all players…

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