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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 64

Clemson Trophy Bowls Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

Teams skippered by Harold Smith and Peter Calligeros will meet on Sunday in the final of the C.A. Clemson trophy events…

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Temora Rugby League Without Playing Coach

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 4

Temora Rugby League football officials have been advised that four Sydney footballers have declined to…

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Western Racing Falling Into Doldrums

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

Western racing is again falling into the doldrums and the war boom days are fast disappearing , says "Bathurst Advocate."…

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Football Condo. Rovers v. WELLINGTON

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

Condobolin journeyed to Wellington on Sunday last and were defeated by last year's premiers 12--5, after a very hard game. The game was played on a ground…

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Inter Club Tennis Mutch on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

A social match between St. Mary's Tennis Club and the Town Tennis Club will be held next Saturday. The…

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Football. Grenfell Wins First Competition Match. Young Soundly Defeated

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

Last Sunday before the biggest crowd seen on the ground for some years. Grenfell defeated Young by 14 points to 7 ia a match that had…

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"Miracle" Plus Boal's 103, Gave Weethalle Cricket Premiership WEETHALLE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 7

When it appeared as though the shutters were up as far as Weethalle was concerned, a 'miracle" happened and the Cricket Association premiership was won…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 9

"Pressle was belting out some long drives on Saturday. Must have been in a hurry to catch a drain. Didn't Gordon turn it on on…

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TENNIS Bonnie Royal Teams for Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 6

Tennis is now in full swing. Many of the local enthusiasts gathered at the courts over the weekend and indulged in some serious practice…

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Annual Golf Tourney Cowra Player's Fine Performance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 6

With 56 players taking part on ihe first day, and 91 on the second day, the Eugowra Golf Club's annual tournament was an…

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FOOTBALL The Weekend Programme Forbes Teams to Visit Narromine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 10

Forbes first and reserve grade teams will both travel to Narromine on Sunday. The local club, at Its meeting on Monday night, decided to charter a…

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Town Planning and Cricket Need for Adequate Playing Fields

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 10

Closer liaison between the Forbes District Cricket Association and the Municipal Town Planning Committee was urged by Mr. H. O…

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TENNIS Le Hane Cup Brought to Forbes Success of Local Ladies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 9

Last Sunday a team of ten ladies chosen from the various clubs in town journeyed to Grenfell, in a challenge for the Le-Hane Cup…

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Quandialla Over 80 Points of Rain -- Success of Hockey and Football Teams -- C.W.A. Exhibition and Ball Quandialla, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 8

On Tuesday light rain began to fall and continued at Intervals during the day and night. However, showers brought the total registration for 24…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

Grenfell defeated Cowra on Saturday for the Weissel Cup 9 points to 5. Full report next issue…

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Bowls Open Singles Championship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 1

In a match in the semi-finals of the open singles championship H. Upcroft beat H. J. Smith 31/16…

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Junior Tennis Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

A big number of West Wyalong and District Junior tennis players is expected to take part in the tournament…

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Condobolin Picnic Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

Nominations for the Condobolin Picnic Races (cornfeds only) will close with the Secretary, Mr. C. H. Liefermann,…

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International Golf Tourney in Sydney?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 1

An international golf tournament with the biggest prize-money ever offered in Australia, is being planned for Sydney to…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

Ken Emmett's Orchestra will play for a dance in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong on Saturday next…

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