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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 44 of 64

Cricket Assn. has New Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 August 1949 · page 1

Fast bowler and G.P.S. star, Alan Meagher is the new Secretary of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association…

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Byrnes Wins W.W. Golf Final From Clark After Splendid Game

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 August 1949 · page 1

These two newcomers to local golf (Tom Byrnes and Roy Clark) contested the final of the championship yesterday, when Byrnes won the 36-holes match by 3…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes The Flannery Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 6

Last Sunday the American tournament held at the Town courts proved very successful. Over forty players participated, the winners being Mrs…

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Hard and Exciting Football Final at Forbes with Wellington Local Team Prevails After Extra Time Played

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 6

IT WAS COLOSSAL! That sums up in a few words last Sunday's Group XL. Rugby League final between Forbes and Wellington. A record attendance contributed £295 at the gates; after 80 minutes' play the teams had each scored four points and…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 2

Bowlers on Saturday had to contend with a strong south-westerly wind which made conditions rather difficult, but on Sunday conditions…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 6

Thirteen local players journeyed to Trundle on Sunday to participate in that Club's open tournament and had a really wonderful day. They found the course in excellent condition and the greens something one only reads about…

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Football Blazers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 2

An appeal has been launched to secure blazers for our boys who have provided football of the highest standard seen here…

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£10/10/0 Bowls Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 1

A threes competition will be conducted by the West Wyalohg Bowling Club on Sunday, 4th and Sunday, 18th September…

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Cricket Chief Thanks Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 1

Bland Shire Councili and Engineer J. F. Spence, were tharnked by President H. W. Staniforth at the 'annual general meeting…

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Cricket Revival Tipped This Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 5

A big revival of interest in cricket in West Wyalong and district this summer is already evident…

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9-Stone Team Play Grand Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 1

With the football season officially closed, there is tittle, doubt that one of the most interesting games of…

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Football Condobolin Defeat Euabalong 29--10

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 6

In the final game of the season for the Haddon Shield, Condo had an easy victory, scoring five tries and seven goals. Euabalong scored two tries and two goals. From the kick off it was evident that Condo would not be extended to hold the Shield…

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Tallimba Had Tennis Win Tal.limba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1949 · page 1

Tallimba had a 27—17 set win with Alleena in tennis, whicl was played in ideal conditions A beautful day, plus a lusciou…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 8

Interest at the week-end centred around the foursomes championships and several pairs put up a good battle for the title…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 12

The following men have been selected to represent Forbes in a challenge match against Cowra for the Flannery Cup on Sunday, at 10 o'clock:…

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Golf Notes The New Champions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 11

Hall the conquering heroes-- McGregor and Barton! Sunday last saw an ideal day for golf and these conditions must have…

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COURSING Success of Ex-Forbes Dog at H.P.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 11

The brindle dog, Farrago, bred at Forbes by Messrs Bray Brothers, and now owned by Mrs. Wall, of Broken Hill, won a good race at Harold Park…

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Tennis Notes Goolagong Downed by Bandon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 8

Last Sunday Goolagong visited Bandon and a very enjoyable day's tennis was reported. Bandon were the winners by…

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BOWLS Baldock Shield Games Draw for Week-end

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 11

The first round of the 1949-50 competition for the Baldock Shield was played last week-end and results were as follow:…

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Associates' Golf Notes Forbes Players at Parkes Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 11

A team of Forbes associates journeyed to Parkes to compete in the open tournament on Sunday and several players were successful in winning…

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