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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 45 of 64

Six Batteries in Saddle Discovery at Rockhampton Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 12

Six electric batteries were found in a racing saddle at Callaghan Park racecourse, Rockhampton, on Saturday…

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Forbes in Feast of Football Finals Bright Winning Prospects at Dubbo Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 1

FORBES takes part in three Group XI. grand finals at Dubbo next Sunday-- first grade, reserve grade, and under 18 competitions-- and a special train, omnibuses and a fleet of motor vehicles will transport a record number of supporters to the 100…

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Racing Dates As Approved by W.D.R.A. Forbes J.C., Picnics and Diggers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 11

Mr. Frank Darcy, who with Mr. Neil McPhillamy, both of Forbes district, were elected to the committee of the Western District…

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FORBES J.C. Show Races Meeting of Committee Polo Club Lease of J.C. Land

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 12

Forbes Jockey Club held a well attended committee meeting on Friday night, the president, Dr. H. J. Delohery, occupying the chair…

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Tennis Topics

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 1

Two American tournaments are scheduled for next month. Both are all-day events and are open to members and non-members…

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£5/5/ in Trophies For Bowls Pairs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 1

On Saturday, 20th September, a handicap pairs competition will be held for trophies to the value of £5/5/[?], donated to the…

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Tom Byrnes Wins West Wyalong Golf Final From Clark

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 2

According to Mr Harold Helyar's article in the West Wyalong Advocate, two newcomers to local golf (Tom Byrnes and Roy…

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Cricket Club Hopes to Form Second Team

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong Cricket Club, at its animal meeting next Friday night, hopes to form a secand team to take part in the…

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New Aussie Rules Football Oval To Be Named Grellman Park

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 August 1949 · page 2

The new Australian Rules Football oval at West Wyalong will be officially opened on Saturday afternoon next, and will be named Grellman Park…

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Cricket Reminder

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 6

A reminder is given to fans that the annual meeting of Forbes Cricket Association will be held to-night, at the Metropolitan Hotel, commencing at 8…

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The Reserves Narrowly Defeated Bright Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 6

The Cabot Cup was brought back into play as the annual prize for the reserve grade competition. The game was won by Dubbo, five…

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Public Holidays for Show and Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1949 · page 1

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council on Thursday night a letter was read from the Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 4

With the course in excellent condition and perfect weather, the local Club held its Annual Open Tournament over the weekend. Although the number of competitors…

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Tennis Topics

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 2

The re-introduction of annual Club championships has so far produced some interesting matches, as well as a few new champions…

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Tennis Team

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 1

Members of Andrew's Tennis Club will journey to Buddigower on Sunday to play against a team from Buddigower. Andrews…

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Tallimba Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 4

Tallimba football team went to Temora on Sunday last, to take part in the knock-out competition. They met the Temora…

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Ungarie Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 1

Ungarie Tennis Club's tournament, which commenced on Sunday last, will be completed on Sunday, 18th September, the…

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Competitions for Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 7

West Wyalong Golf Associates will play an 18 holes stroke competition, with a sealed nine holes, for Miss…

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Junior Tennis School at Wagga

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 1

Gavin Duffy and lan Ridley are representing the West Wyalong district at the Junior Tennis Coaching…

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Boxing Jimmy Sharman for Show. Importations Arrive

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1949 · page 3

The sporting cognescenti in Grenfell and district will no doubt be glad to know that after an absence of esceveral years Jimmy Sharman's…

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