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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 53 of 64

Cricket Town v. All Sports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 2

The last match before the 194950 competition starts was played last Sunday. Unfortunately rain intervened in the afternoon and the match…

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Tennis St. Joseph's Open Tournament. Rain Prevents Play on

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 1

The annual tournament this year proved a huge success, and much better than last year. Many keen judges of tennis were…

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"Bowls Is Bowls"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 7

Sir Francis Drake must have been quite a good bloke because he played bowls. I haven't thought of Frankie for more…

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LACHLANDSIDER Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 3

It's good news to hear that, at long last, Forbes has been chosen as the venue of an international sporting fixture--the Western…

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Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 7

Cowra Tennis Club has asked to postpone the Flannery Cup match arranged for next Sunday. This match will now be played on October 23…

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Associates' Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 7

"Par 7" has "had it" for this season apparently, but yours truly will battle on to the bitter end, and, judging by the enthusiasts who…

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TENNIS American Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon, the Eugowra Tennis Club conducted an American tournament for the Hospital Auxiliary and £105- was raised. This was a…

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CRICKET Vychan Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 6

The following team has been chosen to represent Vychan next Sunday, October 9, against Grawlin, in the match which starts at 11 a.m.: J. Rae…

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Eugowra District News Associates' Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 6

The closing day for the associates will take place on October 19. The competition for the day will be a 9-holes foursome, with a draw for partner…

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FOOTBALL Group Meeting at Forbes To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 7

Group XI. Rugby League will hold its final meeting for 1949 in the Forbes Town Hall, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock…

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Quandialla Good Rainfall--smoke Social--drowsy Python--cricket Comp. Opens

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 11

Last Sunday night rain commenced to fall throughout the district and recordings ranged generally from 35 to 40 points. Further showers on Monday…

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Wirrinya News Cricket Season Gets Under Way 21st Birthday Party

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 14

The result of the final tennis match of the season between Redlands and Wirrinya was a win for Redlands…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

We are now able to advise readers that the actual date of the Golf Club's annual social will be Friday, 28th of this month. An energetic…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

Warraderry v. Greenethorpe on Saturday: D. Scott, K. Simpson, W. Simpson, E. King, V. Perkins, J. Perkins, J. Schneider, K. Hunter,…

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English Rugby League Team to Play at Cootamundra

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 6

The Executive of the Country Rugby Rugby League decided upon the country itinerary for the English footballers tour of Australia next year…

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Cricket Competition Games to be Replayed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 1

All matches in the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition which were abandoned yesterday owing to…

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Forbes Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 8

The wind-up meeting of Forbes Rugby League, for the 1949 season, will be held at the Post Office Hotel next Tuesday night. The League has had…

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Town Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 8

Players are reminded that entries for the mixed "bring-your-partner" tourney next Sunday close with the secretary on Thursday night; also the…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 6

Saturday afternoon saw a good roll up at the green, all anxious to get in some practice in preparation for the first pennant match against Peak Hill the following day, but owing to the heavy rain Saturday night and Sunday morning the match could not be…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 3

The appearance of the golf course last Saturday alter the fairways had been most was most attractive, and with further care during the…

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