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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

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One Win; One Lose in Pennant Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 2

West Wyalong Bowls Club beat Temora 64-57 in the No. 1 Pennants played at…

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Added Surprises In Cricket Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 2

Officials said to-day that teams must he ready to play each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Visiting teams have thirty…

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Surprises Galore in Cricket Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 2

The first matches in the second round of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition…

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Beautiful Trophies Presented to W.W. Swimming Club for Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 2

A magnificent array of trophies was on display at the West Wyalong Olypmic pool on Saturday night, where the annual swimming carnival was held. They were…

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District Athletics

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 3

Miss June Penfold, of Berendebba, again proved her outstanding ability in the realm of junior athletics, when she won the junior high…

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SWIMMING Results of Saturday's Races First Round Points Score

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

Results of Saturday's swimming races were:--Juvenile 33 Metre: C. Brown 1, 32.2 net, 43.2 gross; L. Wright 2, 31.6 net,…

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Races and Beer Swilling Chief Interest of Australians Indian Army Officer's Caustic Criticism

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

An Indian Army officer who recently arrived in Sydney, is very disappointed over Australians. He says no one will listen to him…

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West Wyalong Swimming Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong's big annual awimming Carnival has again come and passed The Committee feel that they have maintained the high standard of efficiency…

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Linton Cup Tennis SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

Miss Barbara Warby, chosen yesterday for the N.S.W. Linton Cup team, will be the youngest player ever to represent this…

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Interest In Cricket Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 5

West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will be continued on Sunday, when eight…

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Barnes May Miss Cricket Testimonial Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

It was officially confirmed to-day that Sid Barnes is not expected to be invited to play in the Kippax…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival is Abandoned SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

For the second year in succession, the individual championships at the Country week tennis carnival…

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Forest vale Has good Cricket Lead TULLIBIGEAL

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

With 56 points, Forest Vale has taken the lead in the Northern Riverina Association Cricket competition…

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Cricket Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 7

In the memory of the writer (one who has played the "grand old game" and seen a great many Grinsted Cup matches) Alex Fowler's opening shot…

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Night Bowls and Table Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 1

Night bowls and table tennis will be played at the West Wyaolng Bowling Green tomorrow (Tuesday) night,…

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Point Score Swimming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 1

The point score weekly events will be held at the West Wyalong Olympic Pool on Wednesday night, commencing at 7.15…

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Double Fib In Pennant Bowls Games

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong bowlers had a double win against Temora yesterday in Pennant games. The No. 1 team beat Temora…

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Tennis Club Annual Meeting Feb. 4

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 6

Mr. P. J. McNamara, President of St. Mary's Tennis Club, West Wyalong, [?]ounced to-day that the a ual general…

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SWIMMING Parkes Motion Before Newcastle Conference

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 6

Most important item to be discussed at the country swimming conference at Newcastle, on January 30, will be a motion by Parkes…

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CRICKET Meeting of Forbes Assn. Competition Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 6

Last Thursday night, at the monthly meeting of the Forbes District Cricket Association, it was decided, on the motion of Messrs…

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