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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1950

1,172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 59

Brown Wins Surrey Tennis Final

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

Australian Geoff Brown took only 30 minutes to beat the English player Paddy Roberts, 6-1, 6-0, in the final of the Surrey…

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FOOTBALL Draw for Group Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 6

Eight teams nominated for the "A" division, nine in the "B," and live in the "C" sections. Competitions commence on…

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Tennis Stars juniors From the Country

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

About 30 country junior tennis players will tube part in this year's age and school championships to be played at the…

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FOOTBALL Western and Riverina Play Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 6

About 3000 onlookers witnessed an exciting finish to Western v. Rive a country week trial game at Orange last Sunday. Riverina…

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Tennis Talk Town Club's Troubles Over Top Dressing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 6

At a meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday night a letter was read from Mrs. Lexie Smith, secretary of Town…

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Diggers' Races Outstanding Sprinter Entered Booth Rights Sold

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

Excellent entries have been received for the Forbes Daggers' Race Club's annual meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 10…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

Glorious sunshine for the week-end saw the creams in great array, and many interesting championship matches were played in both singles and pairs. The singles are reaching a very interesting stage with, I think, only four left in to fight out the final. We know…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 3

Well—if the success of the Grenfell Club's official opening day for the 1950 season is any indication, golfers may look forward to a very…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

In an endeavour to get the whole 18 holes in playable condition the Greens Committee have purchased another horse and with extra labour it is hoped to speed up the work of mowing and raking the grass. 1.30 to allow all players to finish…

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Football Teams

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

The following are the teams selected to represent Condobolin in the first match of the Group XI competition against Peak Hill…

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Rugby Men Plan Happy Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

Fun, frolic and good cheer will be highlights of the Rugby League dance in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on…

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Gala Night at Bowls Club House

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

Good cheer and m[?]rrimnet will be features of the gala night at the West Wyalong Bowling Club on Thursday…

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Football. Grenfell Loses Form

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

On Sunday last, at Cowra, the home team convincingly defeated Grenfell by 16 points to 8 after a tough but unspectacular match…

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Tennis. Joeys Retain Esplin Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 3

Last Sunday in an excellent match Joeys defeated Harden by 15 sets to 9 in the Esplin Cup match, and our No. 2 team easily defeated…

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Mallee Plains Cricket Averages

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

Mallee Plains Cricket Club is satisfied with the present season. It was a pleasure to meet…

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Football Parkes Go Down to Condo. on the Local Oval by 12--2

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 4

It was a good open game; N. Baclgalupo at the top of his form, scored two tries after good moves by his supports. On Sunday's form the local lads will be hard to toss at Peak Hill on Sunday next in the first of the Group comp matches…

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Schools to Meet in Athletics; Fine Display

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

The West Wyalong and District Schools Athletic Association carnival on Wednesday, May 24, should…

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Golf Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 6

Last week-end saw further work done on the course, and I can personally say the greens are in excellent condition. This augus well…

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Eugowra Golf Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 6

Eugowra Golf Club staged a nine hole competition and a nine hole stroke at the links last Saturday and Sunday…

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BOXING Finals of Marist Bros' Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 10

A large crowd turned up at the eighth annual boxing tournament of the Marist Brothers' College, held in the Drill' Hall…

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