Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1951

1,108 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 56

Aus. Rules Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Australian Rules Football Club at Vest Wyalong it was decided to again join the Ariah Park…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Meeting of Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

West Wyalong Golf Associates will hold a meeting on Thursday night at the Literary Institute, at 7.30 p.m. to elect a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

ASISEEIT Rugby League Appeal is Justified

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

Appeal by Mr. "Joe" Lyons, Secretary of the West Wyalong Rugby League Club for financial support from sportsmen, by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Opening of Golf Course Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

The West Wyalong Golf Links will open for play for 1951 on Sunday next. There will be a 9 holes…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 2

Competitions advanced another stage over the weekend, with next Sunday the dead line for the end of the first round…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

TENNIS Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 6

Two matches have been arranged for next Sunday. The first team will play Garema, at Nelson Park, and the second team will play…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Forbes Beaten at Parkes Rugby League Trials

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 6

ALTHOUGH behind in points at half-time, Parkes Rugby League footballers were later able to exploit weaknesses in Forbes team, at Parkes last Sunday, and gain victory by 12 points to 8…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Tennis Tournament Outstanding Day's Sport

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 2

The Condobolin Tennis Club held a very enjoyable and successful American tournament at its courts last Sunday. Large…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rugby Union Forbes Loses To Last Year Finalists

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 6

Emus beat the Forbes Rugby Union side by 17 to 13 at Orange on Saturday, in the second trial game of the season…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bowls Matterson Singles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

Bloore 2 bhd beat Sheales 2 bhd 31/29. Aberline 12 on nbeat Clark 4 on, 31/30…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Football Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

Grenfell defeated Canowindra last Sunday 20-13. Grenfell's supporters are very pleased with the Improvement in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Town Tennis Club Teams for

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

The following, have been selected to represent the Town Club at Mildil on Sunday:— Messrs E. Lud[?]ow (Cap[?].), F…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Golf Club Social on Sat. Night Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

A Social Evening will be held at the West Wyalong Golf Club on Saturday night next. Ken Einmett's Band has been…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tennis. St. Joseph's Club. Harden Ladies to Play for Jamieson Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 4

Next Sunday Harden ladies will play at Grenfell for the Jamieson ladies' cup. The team consists of six ladies…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 8

There will be no games In Forbes this week-end, but training will continue as usual to-night. Eight Forbes players have been…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

Competition play commenced on Sunday last, with a 12 Hole Stroke event in the morning and a 12 Hole Stapleford in the afternoon. Conditions were very good--course and greens interesting--in view of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Rugby Rules This Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

Until they become familiar with new rules, spectators of Rugby League may be puzzled by some of the decisions made by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

BOWLS Final Of Pairs Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 6

Conditions last week-end were ideal for bowls, and quite a number turned up for a "roll." The match of the day was the final of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Football Condobolin v. TULLIBIGEAL

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

Condobolin recorded their first victory for the 1951 season, downing Tully the K.O. comp. winners by 6 points to 5, after a very even game. Both sides played the open type of football, and the game was much appreciated by the crowd which was good for so early in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Rugby Union News Forbes v. Parkes at Spooner Oval

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

At Spooner Oval this Saturday afternoon, the Forbes Rugby Union Football Club, will have its first home match against Parkes…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →