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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 48 of 64

Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 2

Beautiful weather at the week end saw a great roll up at the green. Everything is in apple pie order down there now, and the prospect of another bumper season is already in sight. Quite a few new members have been added to the list and are already…

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Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

West Wyalong Golf Associates will play an [?] holes v par competition on Saturday afternoon for Mrs. W. Lambourn's trophy…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

Eugowra retained the Boona Cup whilst a team of Condobolin golfers lost eight matches, and won the odd game. The defeat was not really as bad as the scores indicate, as four of the matches went to the 18th hole. However, Eugowra is to be congratulated on…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 2

CRICKETERS please note: A working bee on the show ground on Sunday morning next. Preparation of turf wicket…

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BOWLS (By "No-bias")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 2

Perfect weather conditions prevailed for bowling fixtures over the week-end. The recent rains and the warm spring weather has…

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Bowls Pairs Trophy Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

The handicap pairs competition for trophies valued at £4/4/ presented by Mr. R. D. McKenzie, was won by H…

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Police Officer Congratulates Rugby League Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

In a striking tribute to the West Wyaiong Rugby League team, Police Sergeant Menzies said the members were splendid ambassadors for the town and a credit to…

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Did Grand Football Job

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

Messrs Joseph Young and "Bill" Norton had given West Wyalong Rugby League players great assistance,…

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Aussie Rules Football Feast

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

The greatest Australian Rules football game of the season is expected to be played at Tullibigeal on Saturday next, when…

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Council Will Help Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 10

Bland Shire Council will assist the West Wyalong Tennis Club to construct additional tennis courts…

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Big Cricket Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 6

The following players are requested to be at the cricket ground at 10.30 on Sunday when a team from West Wyalong…

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Has Hung Up Football Boots But.....?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

Twenty-nine years old West Wyalong Rugby League football star, Baden Broad has retired and hung…

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Tennis St. Josephs Club. Grand Tournament Prospects

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 3

The annual tournament this year promises to be excellent. Inquiries are pouring in from many of the surrounding towns, even as far as…

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Rugby League Veteran Says Conutry Referees Equal To Best City Has to Offer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

Well-known West Wyalong sportsman, Mr. J. L. Lamont, was applauded when he told a big gathering at a Rugby League dinner, that country referees are…

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BOWLS Baldock Shield

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 11

The 1949-50 competition for the Baldock Shield was finished during tire week-end. A. Stephen's rink beat A. J. Booth's…

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Associates' Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 12

Why didn't we want to go home on Sunday night, you ask? I enquired of several golfers the reason, but all I could get from them…

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Garema News Tennis; Personal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 10

In a tenuis match last week- end Grawlin bent Garema by 20 sets to 16. Team for next Sunday against Sandy…

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Special Football Train Cancelled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 1

A special train, which was to have conveyed football supporters to Orange to witness a Bathurst Railway -Dubbo match there on…

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Golf Notes Annual Tournament a Popular Fixture

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 12

Ideal weather and excellent conditions attracted a good crowd of members for the annual club tournament over the week-end…

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Trainers to Boost Country Racing Wide Metropolitan Interest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 11

The New South Wales Trainers' Association has declared a policy of supporting and assisting country racing, and has asked its…

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