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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1949

1,268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 64

Football Club Prepares for Successful Season Training Commences Next Week

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

With a coach of the ability that has made Norm Jacobson famous in the football World, the Rovers Football Club are making plans for an early start to have everything in readiness for a good start off to what they are…

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Police More Experienced Than Doctors, Says S.M. Football Star Central Figure in Court Drama

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

Police have much more experience than doctors in regard to men under the influence of drink, Mr. Finlay, S.M., said at the West Wyalong Petty Sessions, when…

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Championship Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 9

The results in the matches Redded in the championship are as follows: Fourth round: Dr. Church defeated L. Tee 31-15; D. Herbert defeated W…

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Night Tennis Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 12

The semi-finals of the night competition will be played next Wednesday night. The semi-finalists will not be known until the present round is…

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Miss L. Barnes Guest of Golf Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 8

On Thursday, February 17 a prewedding afternoon was given by the golf associates in honor of Miss Laura Barnes prior to her marriage to Mr…

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BEDGERABONG Races on April 23 Harvest Thanksgiving

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

A general meeting of the members of the Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club was held on Thursday night, February 17, the president occupying the chair…

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WIRRINYA Cricket for. Week-end Kitchen Tea. for Miss Dunford

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 11

Owing to the showery weather on Sunday, both matches which had been arranged were cancelled. For this Sunday two matches have…

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QUANDIALLA C.W.A. to Resume Activities Rain Ends Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 11

Quandialla Country Women's Association will hold its first meeting since going into recess about three months ago, when members meet at…

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Bowls Ladies' Bowls Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

Weather permitting a ladies bowls evening will be held at the West Wyalong greeus tomorrow (Tuesday). Rinks will…

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Annual Golf Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

The annual West Wyalong Golf Tournament will be held during the second week-end of August…

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Swimming Club Enthusiastic About Olympic Pool

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

At the meeting of the Municipal Council held on the 21st instant, a letter from the Secretary of the Condobolin Amateur Swimming Club was dealt with. The Secretary was instructed to…

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Golf Club Appoints Greenkeeper

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

Mr. Lon Higgs Railway Road, has been appointed Greenkeeper by the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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"Lid" Holds up Golf House

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

As soon as the West Wyalong Golf Club can secure sufficient, iron to roof a COft x 30ft…

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Golf President Had Good Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

Mr. J.F. Spence, President of the West Wyalong Golf Club, should be satisfied with his success during…

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General Items From Rugby League Meeting Group Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 3

The Annual Meeting of the Group XI is to take place at Peak Hill on Sunday, 6th March. Delegates appointed to represent Condobolin are…

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Football Dispute is Most Serious

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

The proposed alteration of the Rugby League boundaries, to transfer West Wyalong and Barmedman from Group 9 to Group 17, has taken a serious turn and…

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Fine Golf Team Back in Office Unopposed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

A fine working team," was how a member described the Executive and Committee of Management of the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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Football Dance at C.W.A Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

As the Masonic Hall is engageed on Saturday afternoon and evening next,the West Wyalong Rugby League will hold a…

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'Leaps and Bounds," Golf Club Progress; Praise for President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

West Wyalong Golf Club made progress by "leaps and bounds" under the efficient guidance of President Jim Spence who was unanimously elected for his third…

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Golf Club Balance Best for Many Years; Fine Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 6

The balance sheet presented to the annual meeting of the West Wyalong Golf Club was the best for many years, Mr. Harold Helyar stated…

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