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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 57 of 64

Pennant Bowls Rain Stops Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 3

The pennant match against Condobolin set down for Sunday last was postponed owing to rain. On Sunday, October 30. Forbes No. 1…

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WIRRINYA Cricket Engagements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 9

Owing to general rain which fell In the district both cricket matches which were to be played, had to be cancelled. With luck, it is hoped to be able to…

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Quandialla Flower Show -- CRICKET -- Farewell Wedding -- Here and There Quandialla, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 9

Residents of the district flocked to the Quandialla show pavilion last Wednesday to view a flower show presented by Quandialla…

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Bowls A. Grade Rink Ghampionship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 October 1949 · page 1

Matches in the A. Grade rinks championship played yesterday resulted:—Rossell, Menzies, Kalms,…

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Tennis Stars Will Visit Yalgogrin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 October 1949 · page 1

We are looking forward to splendid tennis, President T. Pratt said this morning, when referring to the…

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Week-end Sport Cricket

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

First match in the inter-town Cricket Competition played on Sunday by Condobolin, at Trundle, saw Trundle the victors…

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Player for Country Week Cricket Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 October 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong and District players who would like to be considered for selection in a team to represent Southern…

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Cricket Point Score

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1949 · page 6

Seniors: Y.C.W. [?] 6, Grawin 6, Ex-[?] 6, Warants 4, Foebes 3, Rovers 1, Methodist 1…

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Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool Discussion at Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1949 · page 6

The Forbes Olympic swimming pool, opens for the 1949-50 season to-day. At last Thursday night's Council…

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Marist Bros. College Boxing Tournament Ambrose Palmer's Brother Referees Thrilling Bouts

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1949 · page 6

THE semi-finals of the Marist Brothers' College boxing championships were held in the Drill Hall on Sunday afternoon when several hours of delightful entertainment were enjoyed by the boys and numerous parents and friends who were present…

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Bowls

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

Contrary to expectations weather conditions at the week-end were ideal and a number of social games were played on the top green…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 6

All those members and associates who had afternoon tea with Miss Dawson on Saturday afternoon last, voted the day one of the best. Nine hole competitions were played…

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Cricket

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

Colts team for the cricket match to be played at Condobolin against Boona on Sunday next: N. Cooney (captain), C. Moller, D. Barlow, B…

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Ungarie Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

The three-days tennis tournament recently conducted at Ungarie proved very successful and enjoyable. As rain intervened on…

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Yalgogrin Tennis on

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

The big tennis tournament to be held at Yalgogrin in aid of P. and C. funds will take place next Saturday, 5th November,…

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Yalgogrin Tennis Tourney

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

The big tennis tournament at Yalgogrin is to be held on SATURDAY NEXT and not Sunday as previously advertised…

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Cricket Comp. Draw

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

The draw for the remainder of the second round of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association…

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Mallee Plains Cricket Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

The Secretary (Mr. John Marshall) today announced the following teams to represent Mallee Plains Cricket Club in week-end…

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Interest Grows in Cricket Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

Although only three matches have been played so far this season in the West Wyalong and District Cricket…

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Aldermen Adamant No Concession To Golf Club

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

At the meeting of the Municipal Council held last Monday a letter from the secretary of the Golf Club requesting that consideration be given to a more equitable basis for assessment of sewer rating for the Club and similarly placed sporting bodies, was read…

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