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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 64

Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent Grenfell Association at Parkes on Monday, 31st January: D Scott (capt.), Abrams, King,…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 3

Several visiting cricket teams to one particular centre in tho district have received, what they regarded as a definite lock of courtesy, on…

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Swimming 'Club Notes Vandals Break Lockers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 4

Those present at the Condobolin Amateur Swimming Club meeting held in Marlin's Showrooms last Friday, were: Mr. F…

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Cricket Association Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 1

To date the season has been a very successful one with any amount of interesting cricket for those who follow and watch the games…

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Bowls a Grade Cock-o-walk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 1

Matha and Helyar beat Bylos and Calligeros 20/9. Kaye and Hopkins beat Johnston and Lamont 23/22…

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Bowls Club Will Enforce "Correct" Dress

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 1

The West Wyalong Bowls Club is determined to enforce its correct dress decision, Secretary Harold…

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Interstate Player as Football Coach

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 3

Much interest has been shown by the sporting public in the efforts of Condobolin Rovers to secure the services of an…

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Final Round of Cricket Competition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

There was an error in the particulars which appeared in last. Thursdays issue, and we now adjust this as follows:…

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Cricket Comp. Now at Final Stages

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 6

West Wyalong and District Cricket' Association competition will be continued on Sunday…

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CRICKET Condobolin Association v. Forbes St. aurence C.C.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 4

St. Laurence batted first and compiled 157 runs. Earl Harding captured 5 St. Laurence wickets. Condo 'batted and failed by…

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SWIMMING Visit to Opening of Cowra Pool Local Points Score

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 10

A party of 14 swimmers, with couple of officials and some other clut members, went to Cowra on Saturday afternoon for the opening of the new…

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Grinsted Cup Cricket Results Broadcast to Spectators

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 10

Cricket fan's arc looking forward to another good day's cricket at Spooner Oval on Sunday, when the Eugowra team play Forbes for the…

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Old-time Jockey Recalls Some of His Racing Experiences Ted Stanford's Departure for Narrabeen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 7

MR. TED STANFORD, following his illness in Forbes District Hospital, is about to take Iris departure for the War Veterans' Home at Narrabeen. During the week a representative of the "Advocate" had a talk with this old-time jockey, one…

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Brilliant Record of New Football Coach Prospects Good for Coming Season

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 2

The following information has been supplied to the Roverc Football Club by that noted footballer Len Smith. Norm Jacobson began football career with Newtown in 1942. He…

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SWIMMING Club Races at Week- End Championship Carnival This Month

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 6

Following are results of races held on Saturday:-- Juvenile boys' 33- metre race: L. Wright l, net 30 sees, gross 40 sees;…

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The Cricket Boots

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 6

It appears that the 72 runs which were gathered by Bill Stonham, before he retired, will collect the pair of boots from Messrs John…

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Blinded Soldiers Play Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 6

Twenty-eight members of the N.S.W. blinded soldiers, a cricket team and others were entertained at a picnic in Forbes yesterday by members of the…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 2

A very interesting competition was played on Sunday and Monday for a "Two Guinea" trophy donated by Vice President Wally…

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BOWLS—Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 2

all, the Cowra won the next three heads and the game 15/12. In the final this team was by the Harden four…

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Bowls Pairs Trophy Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

A pairs competition, for Club trophies, played on Anniversary Day, was won by H. Hopkins and E. Quilty,…

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