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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1948

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 40 of 56

Temora After Tennis Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

Temora wilt come to West Wyalong on Sunday next for the Kalms-Spiers Cup, Town Club Secretary…

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Tyro Trophy for Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 5

Golf Associates who have not won a trophy during this season will compete on Saturday for one donated…

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New Deal for Racing Public

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 3

When the committee of the Grenfell Jockey Club met on 14th ult. to receive the balance sheet of the June meeting. Mr. C. L…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 2

St. Mary's Tennis Club West Wyaing, w[?] hold its monthly tournament on September 5…

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Exhibition Tennis by Top Ranking Players

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 5

On Sunday afternoon, 19th September, four of Australia's leading players will play in exhibition matches on St. Joseph's courts…

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Football Parkes Easily Defeat Condo on Home Ground Fifield Win Reserve Comp

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 4

Parkes 23, defeated Condo 5, in a game that lacked thrills, and at no time had the crowd, which was the largest this year at a Group game, the least bit excited. In the curtain raiser, Fifield…

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W. Cricket "Heads" Tipped to Challenge for O'Farrel Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 2

West Wyalong and District Cricket Association delegates are expected to vote against any suggestion that the O'Farrell cricket cup—premier cricket trophy ini…

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Boxing Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 11

Since our first issue fight fans will be pleased to team that the box plan is open at J. Finn's Pharmacy, and as we expect heavy…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 8

Noticed the handicappers smiling on Monday morning and old "deduction" was right, they were about to pare points off several chappies'…

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Football Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 14

Two' Eugowra football teams visited Molong on Sunday, the -second grade team playing a five-all draw. Eugowra firsts were defeated by 11…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 12

Owing to transport being unavailable, the ladies' match against Grenfell has had to be postponed. On Sunday a match, Secretary's team…

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In the World of Sports FOOTBALL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 11

The principal attraction for Forbes Rugby League followers this week is the annual Black and White Ball, to be held in the Town Hall…

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Bonnie Royal Tennis Two Matches on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 13

The teams which will play Parkes on Bonnie Royal courts on Sunday are given below. Bonnie Royal will supply dinner for the home match. There…

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Parkes Races Next Week's Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 12

In this issue will be found an advertisement for the Show race meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club, to be held next Thursday and Friday,…

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Cowra Races Record Entries for Cup Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 12

A record number of entries have been received for the 1948 Cowra Cup meeting, to be held on September 9 and 10…

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Eugowra District News Bandon Tennis Too Good for Wandong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 8

Last Sunday Bandon team visited 3 Wandong and after an enjoyable day were the victors by three sets, the scores being Bandon. 18 sets, Wandong…

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Tennis Topics Nelson Park v. Eugowra Matches at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 13

Nelson Park played two matches against Eugowra on Sunday on their own courts at Forbes, the home team having a victory in both grades…

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Golf Gossip Second Round of the Wallace Cup Clubhouse Chatter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 13

The second round of the Wallace Cup was played on Saturday and |several matches were won in rather easy fashion. The closest match of…

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Paddington's Fine Sporting Gesture Donates Handsome Shield to Forbes Cricket Assoc

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 14

PADDINGTON Cricket Club was so pleased with the treatment meted out to them when they visited Forbes last Easter that they have presented the Forbes Cricket Association with a handsome shield, now on view in "Scotty" Wallace's…

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"Somko" for Bowls Champs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 3

Rev. Eather Casey, Chairman of the Entertainment Committee of Hie West Wynlong Bowls Club announced this afternoon…

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