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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1950

1,172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 59

Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 2

At the well attended and enthusiastic general meeting of the Condobolin Tennis Club, held last night, it was decided that the…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 2

Canowindra will be here in full force on Sunday for the Grinsted Cup. Grenfell team will not be as…

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Grenfell Football Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 2

Training will commence at Lawson Park to-morrow night under the guidance of Bill Battye. Players who have not registered…

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Tennis Fans Thrilled at Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

Last Tuesday night on Andrew's. night courts, tennis followers were treated to a first class display of tennis when…

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Keen Interest in Cricket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

The last round of the west Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition will be played ou Sunday next…

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Golf Associates Farewell Mrs. R. Gelling

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

Mrs. R. Gelling a staunch pporter of the West Wyalong olf Associates and a very keen lfer was entertained by the…

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Golf Associates to Hold Important Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

A new President for the Golf Associates will be elected at a meeting to be held in the CWA Hall on Wednesday night next,…

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Golf Treasurer Will Be Guest To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. Rudkin, who has been associated with the Club for the past 18 months, has been transferred to the Cootamundra…

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Football Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 12

The annual meeting of Group XI. delegates will be held at Molong next Sunday. Forbes fans will be pleased to know that Mr. Jack Hartcher has…

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Night Tennis Competition Finals Next Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 12

The scores at the end of the 14th round in the night tennis competition are: waratahs 52, No Hopers 52, Night Owls 42 (one to play), Evergreens 44,…

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BOWLS Semi-Finals of Ladies' Championship Pennant Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 8

Once again the club was favored with a fine weekend, but old "Sol" beamed down on the players very solidly…

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Golf Notes Preparation of Links For Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 8

A force of sixteen energetic golfers turned out to the working bees organised to prepare the links for the season's play…

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Tennis Notes Annual Meeting of Eugowra Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Eugowra Tennis Club the following officials were elected for the ensuing year: Patrons. Messrs A. Nelch, J. W…

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BOWLS Country Week C'ships How Our Rinks Fared

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 12

Country Week matches will be found of interest; Pairs, Championship, first round: Stephens and Gunn, 2 wins, 1 loss;…

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Forbes Wins McGlynn Swimming Cup Large Entries at Local Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 11

FORBES relay swimming team staged a spectacular fight to regain the McGlynn Cup from Parkes, at the swimming carnival held at the Forbes Olympic Pool last weekend. Attendance at the evening session…

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Parkes School Wins Matthews Shield Eight Records Broken at Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 12

EIGHT records were broken in the annual swimming championships between the Forbes and Parkes High Schools, held at the Forbes Olympic Pool last week. Parkes won the Matthews Shield by 29812 points to 111½…

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BEDGERABONG Cricket Match With Forbes Good Harvest Festival Result

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 10

The days continue hot and muggy. It is most trying, and people who are not enjoying the best of health become very fatigued. The nights, too,…

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WIRRINYA Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. T. Redfern Locals in Cricket Final

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 10

By holding their unbroken run of wins the Wirrinya Cricket Club won the minor premiership conducted by the Bland Cricket Association. The…

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Golf Associates To Meet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

Mrs. J. P. Spence, Secretary of the West Wyalong Golf Associates has called a special meeting for Wednesday, March…

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Bright Prospects for Coming Tennis Season Condobolin Tennis Club's Annual General Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

Last Wednesday night saw a good rollup at the annual general meeting, held at the Club House, of the Condobolin Tennis Club. Those in attendance were full of enthusiasm for the coming season and many suggestions were put forth for the good of the club and…

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