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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 44 of 56

Cricket Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

At the special meeting last several important matters were discussed. A proposal was brought forward…

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Tennis Stars [?] Tibeaudo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 5

Tennis has shown a decisive revival in the South-west and a tournament conducted at Tibeaudo…

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Tennis Semi-finals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

Semi-Finals of the W[?] Wyalong Tennis Club's sing[?] matches in their tournam[?] commenced last Sunday will [?]…

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O'Farrell Cup Gives Cricket Big Boost

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

A proposal to withdraw the O'Farrell Cricket Cup from challenge this year, is not [?]d to meet with…

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Burgooney and Four Corners to Meet in Football Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

Burgooney will meet Four Corners in The final of the Northern Riverina Australian Rules Association competition next Saturday. Winners meet Tullibigeal the…

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Associates' Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 8

The results of the play for Mrs. Dart's trophies were; "A," Mrs. W. D. Douglas: "B," Mrs. Ron Douglas. For Mrs. W. D. Douglas' trophies:…

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Table Tennis Booms

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 12

So popular has table tennis become in Forbes that a series of tournaments is being arranged to commence on September 23. Venue is the drill hall,…

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QUANDIALLA M.U.I.O.O.F. Banquet Hockey, Football and Tennis The Annual Show Annual Banquet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 4

In the Quandlalla Hall on Friday the Loyal Quandlalla Lodge. M.U.I.O.O.F., held Its annual banquet. Amongst the gathering were visitors…

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BOWLS Visit of Blackheath Rink "B" Grade Pairs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 12

Players are reminded that the second round of the "B" grade pairs must be completed by this week-end. The following matches must be…

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Eugowra News Golf Notes by "Sandy Green"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 9

Feature or week-end golf was the Bill Wilkinson trophy, which comprised a Jolly nice whisky set in fine Japanese craftsmanship, and which came all…

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CRICKET Forbes Association Meeting Comp. Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 12

Delegates of the eight clubs which are to compete in the Saturday afternoon competition to be conducted by Forbes Cricket…

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CRICKET Annual Meeting of Eugowra Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 8

The Eugowra Cricket Club held Its annual meeting on Wednesday, 10th Instant, at the Royal Cafe. Officers elected for the ensuing year…

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TENNIS Saturday Afternoon Competition Final Round of Matches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 11

The final round of matches as drawn in the Saturday afternoon competition takes place to-morrow afternoon, but there are still a number of games to…

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Next Sunday's Football Three Good Games To Wind-up Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 12

Clovelly footballers will make their second visit this season to Forbes next Sunday, and will participate in games which should…

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Five Teams To Conduct Eugowra Cricket Competition Association Formed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 8

A meeting was held on Monday night, September 15, when it was decided to form the Eugowra Cricket Association…

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Bowls Matha Wins Handicap Singles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

C. Matha won the final of the Mattersjon handicap singles competition on Saturday afternoon, when from scratch he…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 3

Yesterday Joeys defeated Cowra in the Gold Cup match by 14 to 12. Scores and report next issue. The following ladies have been…

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Food For Britain Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

St. Mary's Tennis Club Went Wyalong, will conduct a Club tournament, consisting of gents and…

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Bright Cricket Prospects

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 6

Prospects are bright for the coming cricket season at West Wyalong, according to Associa tion Secretary Jack Pettit…

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Benefit Day at Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 1

West Wyalong Golf Club will hold a social afternoon on Sunday next for the Hospital War Memorial fund…

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