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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1950

1,172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 40 of 59

BOWLS. (By "Wrong Bias.")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 2

After a succession of wet, miserable days, the beautiful weather on Saturday and Sunday brought the bowlers out in numbers. So…

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Perfect Weather For Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 2

The most enjoyable day for months was experienced yesierday when St. Mary's Tennis Club (West Wyalong) conducted…

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Tennis Titles Reach Final Stages

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 1

West Wyalong Town Tennis Court championships were advanced to the semifinal or final stages…

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£8 to P. & C. Assn. From Swimming Club Carnival Profit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 1

Bland Shite Council adopted a recommendation by the President (Gr. A. T. B. Holland) that a donation of £8 he…

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Tom Byrnes Holds Golf Club Title at Wyalong

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 1

Well known Condobolin personality, and first-class golfer, Tom Byrnes, now of West Wyalong, last Sunday week held his title as the champion of West Wyalong Golf Club, when he won his 36 holes match from Jack Douglas 11 up and 10 to play…

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BOWLS Social Gaines of Week

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1950 · page 6

Social games played during the week-end resulted: Merkle, F. Rout, T. Besgrove 31 v. Johnson, Wills, Griffith 13…

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TENNIS Another Night Tennis Court For Nelson Park Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1950 · page 6

Nelson Park Tennis Club hel[?] a general meeting of members on Friday night, Mr. Roy MeKay presiding over a good…

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Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

The weather gods were kind to Condobolln Tennis Club weekend in providing such glorious sunshine which encouraged a large…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 4

Preparation for the local Club's annual open tournament, to be held next week-end, are well in hand, and, with the arrival of the new gang mower, the course will be in splendid order. While travelling on the roads will…

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Table Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

At the meeting delegates held in the Old Church on Monday last an executive committee was elected to supervise all matters…

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Tennis at Hampton Courts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 4

Allena will visit Hampton, Court Tennis Club. West Wyalong on Sunday ne[?] West Wyalong teams are: W…

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Tennis at Hampton Courts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 2

Alleena will visit Hampton Court Tennis Club West Wyalong on Sunday ne[?] West Wyalong teams are: W…

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Golf. Results for Last Weekend

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 2

Saturday, four ball best ball v. par: R. Newell and Wal Simpson 10 up. Sunday morning, 9 holes stroke:…

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Football. Outstanding Display Raises Maher Cup Hopes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

On Sunday last Grenfell gave a greatly improved display of football auguring well for the big Maher Cup challenge next…

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Ray Lindwall for Parkes Interesting Cricket Films

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

Information has been received that the famous Australian XI fast bowler, Ray Lindwall, who will be at Parkes on 25th August…

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Football Condo Go Down to Dubbo 13--4

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 4

Dubbo are now two points in the lead, but Condo nave a game to play against Forbes on Sunday next, and a win will bring these two teams equal in points again. Should both teams be successful on…

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Tennis Titles can be won by "Anybody" Official Says

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 4

West Wyalong Tennis Club championships will be in doubt until the games are decided, Secretary "Bill" Withers admitted this morning…

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Tennis Titles can be won by "Anybody" Official Says

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 2

West Wyalong Tennis Club championships will be in doubt until the games are decided. Secretary "Bill" Withers admitted this morning…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 6

Last Saturday's competition was an eclectic and proved an interesting change from the Usual stroke events. Bill Hurcum did all the…

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Town Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 1

The match arranged at Bedgerabong, next. Sunday will now be played on Town courts, weather permitting. The same team is to…

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