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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1948

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 56

Left Tennis To Look After Farm

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

As a mark of appreciation of years of valued service, West Wyalong Tennis Club has elected…

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Golfers Erect Temporary Club House at Golf Links

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

A temporary club house—a mere shadow of the former structure—is being erected on the West Wyalong Golf Club's course, the President (Mr. J. F. Spence)…

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Field of Sport Cricket, Golf, Rifle Shooting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 8

The vagaries of cricket were again illustrated here on Sunday in the competition. Eullmore, who has had a couple of…

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Rugby League Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 12

Forbes football enthusiasts will meet in the Council Chambers to-night for the annual meeting of the local Rugby League. The annual report and…

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Golf Club Send-off

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 8

Members gathered at the Golf Club last Wednesday evening to farewell Mr. Ray Dart, manager of the Commercial Bank, who takes up duties at…

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Night Tennis Town Club's Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 11

The fourth round has been completed and the fifth one has commenced In the night tennis competition. Up till the time of writing there are still…

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BOWLS Pennant Matches at Week-end Teams Selected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 12

Pennant bowls will be resumed at the week-end, when Forbes teams will visit Canowindra next Sunday. The 'bus leaves the Bowling Club at 11.30…

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Golf Associates Farewell to Former President Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Eugowra golf associates was held at Angelo's Cafe on Monday night. There was a very good attendance to hear…

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Swimming Notes Next Saturday's Forbes Carnival Local Swimmers at Orange Very Important

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 11

Everybody please remember that the annual carnival has only been postponed-- not abandoned. And It will be held next Saturday afternoon and…

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WARROO Schools Cricket Match River in Flood

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon Yarrabandai schoolboys visited Monwonga cricket ground for a match against Warroo schoolboys. Each team was…

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Cricket Chatter Notes by "Not Out Week-end Games Competition and Other Fixtures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 11

The eyes of all local cricket fans will be directed towards the conclusion of the play-off in the local competition, between Marist Brothers and Y.C.W…

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Grenfell Amateur Boxing Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 2

At a special meeting held on Friday night the Grenfell Amateur Boxing Committee was formed for the purpose of conducting amateur…

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Town Club Plans Bright Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 1

Saturday afternoon next, March 6, will mark the commencement of the 1948 tennis season, when the…

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Routine Business at Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 2

Only routine matters were discussed at the annual general meeting of the Condobolin Tennis Club, which was held on Wednesday night. Office-bearers were elected for the ensuing season and reports read…

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Tennis Club Loses Mr. Robertson

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 1

Many were the warm wishes extended by members of the Tennis Club to their retiring President, Mr. H. J. H…

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Tennis Not so"Hot" At Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 2

Tennis Clubs are having a can time at Barmedman at present, but it is hoped there will ie a strong revival in the game…

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Brilliant Left-foot Goal Kick New Rugby League Coach

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 1

Bill Kirkwood, of Newcastle, who coached Mallee Plains Rugby League team last season, will coach W. Wyalong team this season…

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Cricket Glenelg Cup Back to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 2

At Forbes yesterday Grenfell regained, the Glenelg Cup from the St. Lawrence team. Winning the toss, Grenfell sent…

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Football Annual Meetings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 6

Reports of the annual meetings of Forbes Rugby League (held last Friday night), and Group XI (held at Peak Hill last Sunday) will appear in…

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Night Tennis Town Club's Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 6

The night tennis [?] now reached the finish round. Tans again had, a close gaffi[?] and finished the winners by a margin…

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