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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 64

FORBES J.C. RACES Good Nominations for May Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

Nominations for the Forbes Jockey Club races on May 4 and 5 closed last Saturday and the secretary, Mr. Reg Gunn, Informs us…

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FOOTBALL Forbes Senior Team Beaten at Parke's Win for Federals

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 4

Forbes Rugby League team Journeyed to Parkes on Sunday and was narrowly defeated, by six points to five, after a close and…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 2

Beautiful weather on Saturday afternoon brought a large crowd to the green to watch the semi final for the A grade singles championship…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 2

There can be no doubt about the growing popularity of the Royal and Ancient game this year. The course was fairly crowded over the…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 3
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The Boys' Club will West Wyalong at the week-end, the following team having been chosen: B. Bembrick, K. Read, J. Hocking,…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 2

The Easter week-end saw several competitions played and a few players reduced their handicaps. Those who were…

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Junior Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 4

Great interest by Condobolin football followers again to the fore at Wellington Square last Saturday when four boys' teams…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Club. Big Tennis Commences

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

Next Sunday, 1st May, Grenfell will be invaded by tennis players from Forbes. Forbes ladies will play for the…

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Caragabal Golf Club Opening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

The Caragabal Golf Club will hold its official opening on Sunday morning next at 2 p.m…

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Flag Comp. for Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

The following are drawn to play together in the 18 holes flag competition for Mrs Downie's trophy on Saturday…

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Football Grenfell Down by One Point Again

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 2

Last Sunday at Canowindra Grenfell was most unlucky to be beaten by only one point in the return game against the Canowindra side…

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New Tennis Courts Statement by Mr. A. Hawke

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 2

At the opening of the Condobolin Tennis Club's new courts on Sunday, 24th April, I was requested by the President, Mr Ted…

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Official Opening of Tennis Courts Line Up At Club House

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 4

Under a cloudless sky, a large crowd arrived to take part in the American tournament, which was played last Sunday. There was also a fairly good sprinkling of visitors who came along to the official opening…

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District Schools Combine in Great Athletic Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 4

Ideal weather and perfect organisation were the outstanding factors in the great success of the 5th Annual InterSchool Athletic meeting conducted on the…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 6

Some forty Eugowra tennis enthusiasts made the trip to Forbes on Sunday to take part in the American tournament held at the Bonnie Royal…

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BOWLS Beginners' Tournament Rinks for Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 9

Chief item of interest at the Bowling Club is the beginners' tournament, for trophy donated by Mr. A. J. Gunn. Some good battles have already taken…

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Y.C.W. Football Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 10

The Y.C.W. team to play the Ex-Students at 1 p.m. on Sunday will be chosen from the following players, after the selection of the first and…

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Golf Gossip Notes by "Sandy Green."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 6

A week-end given to four-ball competitions produced some interesting golf. Outstanding pairs were M. and F…

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TENNIS Social Match at Nelson Park

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 9

The following teams have been chosen to play a social match at Nelson Park courts on Sunday, May 1, commencing at 10.30 a.m., the losing…

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