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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1951

1,108 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 56

Goolagong News Golf Opening Next Sunday --Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Fowler on Departure. Personal and General News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 6

Mr. John Howse, M.H.R., spoke at Goolagong on Sunday morning, reviewing the Liberal-Country Party's views on Communism…

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Group Nine Football. Grenfell Defeated by Gundagai

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2

At Gundagai yesterday Grenfell was defeated by 20 points to 9 in the first match of the Group competition…

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Maher Cup Trial in Thrilling Football Game

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2

In a thrilling Rugby League game at Cowra yesterday, West Wyalong played magnificent football to make up a substantial leeway and win 11/10. It was a…

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Rugby League Personalities

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 8

DES EDWARDS Forbes prop forward, injured his knee in the trials at Narromine last Sunday. He missed…

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FOOTBALL Condobolin v. Euabalong

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 2

Condobolin second grade beaten 19--10 by Euabalong serve grade at Condobolin last Sunday afternoon…

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Tennis Talk Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 8

Three teams have been selected to play next Sunday. Nos. 1 and 2 teams will play Grawlin at Nelson Park, and No. 3 will travel to…

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Rugby Union. Penalities Win Game In Parkes-Forbes Clash

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 8

TONY WALL'S boot lacked Forbes to a three points win against Parkes at Spooner Oval on Saturday. The Parkes side was leading by six points when Wall registered the first of three penalty goals which gave…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 2

The following are results of competitons held at the week-end. SATURDAY…

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Golf. Associates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

The first ten holes Stableford competitoon (18 holes stroke handicap in conjunction) for associates was held on Saturday, 21st…

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Football Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 2

Grenfell journeyed to Gundagai last Sunday to play the first competition match. Although Grenfell were…

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Tennis Club Results

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

On Sunday last Mildil defeated West Wyalong Town Tenuis Club by 30/25. Town Club defeated…

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Big Job for Former Rugby League Referee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 4

Although he has refired as a Rugby League referee. Mr. W. G. ("Bill") Lawrence, has been appointed to another full time…

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New Secretary for Golf Asociates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

At a meeting of West Wyalong Golf Associates held last week Miss Lorna Rothacker was appointed…

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Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 9

The competition will commence on Sunday, May 6, and will continue each week-end, except the King's Birthday week-end, when…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 2

Excellent weather graced the Club's official opening day on Sunday, 22nd April, the mixed foursome 12 hole event resulted in a good win by Leo Boy'd and his partner, Mrs. J. McDonald. Quite a good field started in this event--17 couples playing. All voted the day a…

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Tennis Topics

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 2

A match has been arranged on Sunday next on the local courts between the Town Club and Trundle. Trundle will field a strong…

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Town Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 10

Members are asked to please note that there will be a meeting in the clubhouse next Wednesday night at eight o'clock, when…

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BOWLS Jack Sly Singles Champion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 10

Final of the singles championship was played on Sunday, when Jack Sly defeated Athol Gunn, 31-25…

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Rugby Union Comp. Begins To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 10

The Orange Rugby Union competition, in which the Forbes Club participates this season, begins with the official matches…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 6

The team from Town courts, Forbes, which visited Eugowra on Sunday, defeated the local team by a very wide margin after a…

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