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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1948

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Tennis Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 2

Other attractions claimed the attention of many tennis players during the long week-end, but on Saturday and Sunday afternoons…

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Junior Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 1

Condobolin's outstanding footballers in the making put on an excellent exhibition on Saturday when six Boy's Club teams…

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Week-end Golf at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 2

An 18 holes stroke copetition for members and an Associates 12 holes stroke competition for the President's trophy will be…

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Football Grenfell Lose to Cowha 12/5

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 3

Although beaten by seven points at Cowra on Sunday Grenfell lost no prestige. The display put up by the team in the second half when…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club. Strong Temora Team Here Next

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 3

Next Sunday Temora are sending over a very strong side of eight men. Included in the Temora team is…

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Large Crowd at Picnic Races Fine Weather, Fine Events

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 1

Fine, mild, weather, was attendant on the first meeting of the Condobolin Picnic Race Club held since 1941, and, coupled with the high standard of events, and enthusiastic attendance, which numbered approximately…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 8

In a Gild 'Buttons match tost weekend Stephens and Robertson easily defeated their opponents, Rousell and Sly. 23-13…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 8

Howdy, folks! Sorry if my column this week is shorter and more scattered usual, but duty called quite suddenly and I'm rushing this to press…

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FOOTBALL Condobolin Coming on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 8

Condobolin senior, footballers, who have provided Forbes with some splendid tussles in the past, will be here next Sunday, and the match will take…

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Eugowra District News FOOTBALL Visit of Canowindra Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 6

The football officially opened here on Monday (Anzac Day), when Canowindra sent down two teams, Canowindra firsts playing Eugowra "A" grade and…

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Tennis Notes Visit of Eugowra to Bonnie Royal Town Club Teams for Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 8

A reminder is given those teams picked to represent Forbes club, at Orange on Sunday--Cannon Cup and friendly encounter--that players are…

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Burgoqney Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

Burgooney Football Club has been reformed under the presidency of Mr. R. B. Sanson. Messrs Bill Gleeson and John…

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£27 From Tennis Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. F. J. McNamera, President of St. Mary's Tennis Club West Wyalong, revealed to-day that the recent dance conduct…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 2

Temora tennis players armed on Sunday morning to play a team of eight gents, but owing to rain the match was abandoned, but we will…

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Boxing Gala Finals Hanshaw Wins Again

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 2

Amid prolonged applause . Ron Hanshaw was announced the win­ner of Division 1 of the 1948 box­ing gala when the finals were held…

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N.r. Football Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 4

The completed draw, as compiled by "Centre" is contained in this issue. The above arrangements were…

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Mothers Will Swat Golf Pill

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

Mothers, and other Associates, will play in an 18 holes stroke competition at the West Wyalong Golf…

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New Golf Club House Was Surprise

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

The newly erected temporary golf-house at West Wyalong, which was officially opened for the first…

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Parkes Beats Forbes at Football Forbes Captain Sent Off and Protests

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

(We reprint the following from the Parkes "Champion-Post",): Parkes beat Forbes by 15 points to 7 in a non-competition…

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Diggers' Races Only Two Events Contested

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

Forbes Diggers' race meeting on Saturday proved a complete "flop" from the racing point of view. Of the five races on the programme,…

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