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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1952

794 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 40

Rugby Union Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 6

The official trials commence at the showground next Saturday afternoon, when Parke's will field two teams, firsts and reserves, against…

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SWIMMING Forbes Boys Perform Well In Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 6

Mr. Ted Bennett, who assist in the training of the four boys who took part in the All Schools championships at North Sydney…

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BOWLS Central-West. Championships at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 6

In the Central Western Bowling Association's elimination games at Parke's next Sunday in connection with the N. S. W. championships…

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Tennis Season Opened in Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

A good crowd attended the opening of the Town Tennis Club last Saturday afternoon. Players from surrounding districts as well as locals attended, making a total roll up of over ninety. A satisfying afternoon was served…

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Bowls Social Games

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 6

Hartley and Cattle beat Kirkup and N. Hetherington 37/23. Kelly. Sykes. J. O'Keeffe…

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Swimming Pool For £45,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 2

Provided a £15,000 government grant was received, Griffith would have a "perfectly good" swimming pool, less the…

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Good Football in League Trial at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 4

Some good foottbal was witnessed in a friendly game of Rugby League football between Tullibigeal and Kikoira at Tulibigeal last Sunday. Mr.J. Hoskinson was the…

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Entries for Easier Tennis Tourney Close on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 6

Entries for the West Wyalong Tennis Club's Easter tournament will close next Monday, April 7. Entries will close either with the secretary, Mr. H. Robsor…

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Golf Club Plans £840 Extension to Improve Club House

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 1

Building extensions at an approximate cost of £840 are planned for the club house of the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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Rugby League Football Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 10

Rugby League should boom in Forbes this season. Never before have prospects been so bright at the commencement of a season…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 6

One men's rink visited Canowindra last week-end and won by a narrow margin. LADIES' MATCHES…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 9

The following teams have been selected to represent Town club in three matches next Sunday: Against Grenfell for Le Hane…

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Boxing To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 10

For the final of the College boxing championships, to take Place in the Drill Hall to-night,…

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Football Flashes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 4

New football coach Ray Kelly was given a hearty welcome by club officials and football enthusiasts when he reached Condobolin…

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Bandon Tennis Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 6

Bandon Tennis Club held their annual meeting last Sunday, and it was decided to re-form the club for the 1952 season…

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Eugowra District News Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 6

All golfers are reminded that opening day will be held next Sunday, April 6. Morning events on the…

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Golf Notes Course Record Equalled

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 4

Some golfers returned very good scores to win competitions over the last week-end. E. Flack's 37 Stapleford points on Saturday afternoon, and W. Ricklar with a 3 up for the par competition were…

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Good Timing on Coursing Track But Poor Attendance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 4

The Coursing Club meeting on Tuesday night, while not an outstanding success, provided an enjoyable evenable evening in spite of a very cold wind. Rather an obvious drawback was the poor attendance and the lack of…

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Rugby League Annual Meeting Of Business Houses Association

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 9

THE teams in the Business Houses and Industries football competition, which was inaugurated last season under the auspices of the, Forbes Rugby League to raise funds for the Jubilee Queen of Sport, and was then…

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Bowls Trophy Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 April 1952 · page 6

A competition for Club trophies, played yesterday afternoon was won by G. Hall and J. R. Miller…

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