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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1948

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 56

FOOTBALL Group Comp. Game Condo. Easily Beaten

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1948 · page 4

Highlight of the Group XI. competition game at Spooner Oval on Sunday, was an exhibition of boxing by Fowler (Forbes) and…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

On Saturday last the associates staged their first foursome competition (selected partners) for a trophy presented by Mrs. H. E…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Again on Sunday last the Boys' Club football team were opposed to a Parkes team. The locals were defeated in the last minute of the…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 1

Some steady golf was played by Mr. T. Byrnes on Sunday last to head the "A" Grade qualifiers for the Club Championship…

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Tennis Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Nominations for the Handicap Events in the June Tournament were as heavy as anticipated, but all events were played out to the…

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Inter-Glub Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 1

Andrew's Tennis Club will be represented by the following team at Andrew's court, West WyalonK, on Sunday next attains…

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Junior Boys' Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 4

Forty-six Condobolin lads, accompanied by popular supervisor Dinny Kearins and several fathers, visited Fifield on Saturday…

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Golf Associates Week-end Comps

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Golf Associates who will not be taking part in the quarter finals of the championships on Saturday will play an 18 holes…

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Football Grenfell Beaten by Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 3

After playing inspiring football in the first half, and showing any amount of dash and team work, Grenfell slowed down badly in the…

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Tennis Glub Wants Its Cup Back

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 6

West Wyalong Tennis Club will he represented by a strong team at Cowra on Sunday, with the hope of regaining possession…

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Forest Vale Receives Cricket Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Forest Vale Cricket Club Which won the premiership of the Northern Riverina Association competition last…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club. Grand Lehane Cup Match

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 3

Last Sunday Joeys defeated the very strong ladies team from Forbes in the Lehane Cup match. It was a grand match from the…

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Football Reserve Grade Match Condobolin v. TULLAMORE Played at Tullamore, Sunday, 27th June

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 4

With five minutes to go for the final bell, Tullamore scored the winning try, defeating Condobolin, 6--3…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 6

The important event of the week-end was the Wilkinson trophy, which was played over 27 holes stapleford. After the first nine…

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Football Flicks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 10

The first round of the Group XI. inter-town competition will conclude next Sunday, when the principal match will undoubtedly be the clash between…

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FOOTBALL Sunday's Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 6

On Sunday Eugowra will field two teams to journey to Cudal to play. Following are the teams: -- First grade team: R. Woodgate, P…

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TENNIS Eugowra Defeats Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 6

The Eugowra club played two matches on Sunday defeating a Forbes team by 23 sets to 18. A victory was also scored by a team…

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BOWLS Griffith and Robertson Retain Gold Buttons

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 2

Griffith and Robertson withstood a further challenge in the Gold Buttons pairs competition, when they easily defeated the challengers, Leaney and…

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BEDGERABONG Flood Fears Tennis BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 2

The principal thought in everyone's mind is, "What will the river do?" "Dame" rumor has been busy and such stories as "Higher…

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GOLF The Forbes Club Championship McGregor Draws Level with Leader Hynds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 10

A par competition held on Saturday was won by Bob Hynds, with a card of four down. The second round of the club…

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