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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 64

Famous Opponents for Condobolin Feast of Football This Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 2

Condobolin football followers, will see some of the outstanding teams in the country in action against the local lads on the home ground this season. This has resulted from the decision of Group XI Rugby…

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Dom McNamara Prominent in G.P.S. Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 1

Playing with St. Ignatius Col lege, Riverview, against Scott's College last Saturday, Dom McNamara (of West Wyalong) as…

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Official Opening of the Cycling and Athletic Club's Recreation Rooms

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 2

What can be accomplished by a couple of energetic men with the welfare of youth at heart was fully exemplified when the new club…

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Golf Doings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 6

The hot conditions prevailing over the last fortnight have dampened the enthusiasm of many sportsmen for this winter game and in consequence, only…

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Football Flicks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 1

Forbes Rugby League will consider the appointment of a coach for the 1949 season at its meeting next Monday night. Applicants are restricted…

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Eakin and Norrie in Bowls Final

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 6

The last match of the semi-finals in the singles championship was decided during the week when H. Eakin defeated D. Herbert 31-26. Mr. Eakin…

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WIRRINYA Super Cricket on Sunday Dance for Legacy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 8

In the matches played last Sunday the team which visited Quandialla was unfortunate in striking wet weather and the match had to be abandoned…

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BEDGERABONG School 'Bus Service a Success Preparing for Races and Show BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 3

The annual meeting of those interested in the school 'bus was hold in the hall on Thursday night, February 3. The president, Mr. J. Rodgers, was in…

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Picket at Coursing Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

An attempted picket of owners at the last Wade Park coursing meeting faded out after an altercation between a…

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Bowls Four Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

H. Gillard's team won the final of the local Bowling Club's fours championship yesterday afternoon by the…

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Grenfell Golf Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

The annual meeting of associates was held on Monday, 28th February, and the good attendance augurs well for a successful season…

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At 12, Boy Has Fine Swimming Record

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 6

Captained by Ron Gately (2) West Wyalong Convent School relay team won the Bell Relay Cup at the…

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Swimming Pool Will Close on April 3

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 1

The West Wyalong swimming pool will close on April 3. unless there is abnormally hot weather, Bland Shire Council has…

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Australian Rules Football Club Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

For the first time in many years, West Wyalong is to have an active Australian Rules Football Club. Mr. A. Pinner is the foundation President…

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Prichard Cup for A.R. Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 1

Mr. Charles Prichard licensce of the Empire Hotel, West Wyalong—and a lover of all classes of sport—has…

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Cricket Success of Working Bee at Show Ground. Turf Wicket Ready for Playing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

Yesterday's working bee at the show ground wicket was a great success as far as work and results go but as usual only a few turned…

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Forbes Tennis Club Annual Meeting of Members

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Town Tennis Club was held in the Club House last Wednesday night. In the absence of the treasurer, the…

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Tennis Annual Meeting Nelson Park Club's Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 1

Despite the inclement weather, a large attendance was seen at the annual general meeting of the Nelson Park Tennis Club, on…

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Town Tennis Courts Topdressing Financed by Whom?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 4

At Thursday's, meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council a letter was received from the Forbes Tennis Club, asking when the…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 3

Competition play over the week-end resulted as follows:— Singles Championship: F. Bray 32 defeated R Joyee 21. J. Munck…

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