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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1948

1,103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 56

College Cricket Basil Leads House Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 6

Playing in the house competition for the aggregate L. L. Davis Cup, the members of all teams are very keen and enthusiastic about…

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From Swimming To Rugby League

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 5

With the swimming season drawing to a close, Ern Lynch, popular Manager of the West Wyalong…

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Bowls Canadian Jumble Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 1

There was an interesting finish to the Canadian jumble competition conducted by the West Wyalong Club over three…

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Cricket Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 3

No challenge having been received for the Glenelg Cup next Sunday, there will be held a small knockout competition limited to four…

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Big Tennis Easte[?] Holidays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 4

West Wyalong Town Tennis Club will conduct the annual Easter Tournament on March 26, 27, 28, and 29, when…

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Tennis Feast on March 7

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 1

The President, Mr. F. J. McNamara, announced to-day that the official opening of St. Mary's Tennis Club, for the…

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St. Andrew's Junior Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 1

At its meeting on Monday night the Board of Management of St. Andrew's Church endorsed a proposal from the Fellowship Association…

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Cricket Star May Be Lawyer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 4

West Wyalong and District Cricket Association is to lose the services of brilliant young batsman, and former G.P.S…

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COURSING Mr. Aub. Treanor's Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 1

Mr. Aub. Treanor, Junr., of Prince Street, Forbes, has been hitting the high spots with his coursing bitch, Jet Propelled,…

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Golf Club Annual Meeting of Members

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held last Monday night. The meeting was very well attended, and apologies being received from those…

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Swimming Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 4

The Club Championships am over for another season and sew names will go down in the records alongside the belter…

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Rugby League Matches Next Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 2

West Wyatong Rugby League President (Em Lynch) is anxious that the Club get away to an early start this year in…

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Cricket Knock-out Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 2

Sunday's knock-out competition conducted by the Grenfell District Cricket Association proved a most successful affair, providing plenty…

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N.r.c.a. Cricket Finals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 2

The final of the N.R.C.A. vill take place at Ungarie beween Ungarie Seniors and Kikoria. The match will be…

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Champion Player and Priest!n Blight Tennis; Big Crowd At Town Club Oping

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 2

One of the most pleasing- features o the official opening of the West Wyalong Town Club during the week end, was the appearance of champion player, Fred…

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Australian Rules Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 6

Attention is drawn to an advertisement elsewhere, convening a meeting of all Interested In Australian Rules football, to be held at the Albion…

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Night Tennis Town Club's Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 6

Last week saw the completion of the sixth round In the competition. Hep-Cats scored a close victory over Racqueteers, running out the winners…

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Reserve and Junior Grade Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

Representatives from Parkes and Forbes Leagues met at Forbes last Sunday, to discuss plans for reserve grade and under 18 competitions this season…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

It appears certain that G Lucas will be coming to Grenfell as playing coach for the coming season. This player is a very good…

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BOWLS No. 3 PENNANTS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

Two teams of No. 3 Pennant bowlers from West Wyalong visited Beckom on Sunday, and lost both games. Results:—…

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