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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1952

794 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 40

Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1952 · page 6

In the elimination games of the Central Western Bowling championships, played at Parkes over the week-end, Forbes…

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Football Flashes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1952 · page 2

Keen interest is shown by a number of local citizens on training nights. The larger the crowd at the Oval, on Tuesday and…

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Golf Associate Draw

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1952 · page 1

Golf Associates' draw for Wednesday, 9th April, par competition. Mrs Stewart -- Mrs Barclay; Mrs. McMillan -- Mrs A. L'Estrange; Mrs…

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Cricket Grand Final Washed Out by Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1952 · page 6

On Sunday, when Capstans were leading with a score of 176 for seven wickets to Y.C.W.'s 3 for 36, the grand final of the…

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Condo Teams Sweep to Victory Display of Brilliant Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1952 · page 2

Condobolin First Grade team defeated Lake Cargelligo 28-nil on Sunday, April 6. The Reserve Grade also was a winner at 19-nil This constituted the first victory of…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 6

Three more matches In the ladies' pairs competition were completed during the week. Mrs. C. Neville and Mrs. B…

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Rugby Union

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

During last Saturday afternoon the club played three half-hour games against Parkes. The first two were drawn and Forbes won…

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Soccer Football

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

Last Sunday the Forbes Soccer Football Club was again formed, with Mr. Geo. Hynes as president, Mr. L. Robertson vice-president…

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Swimming Club Seeks Suppart of Chamber

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 4

A deputation from the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club asked the Chamber of Commerce on Monday night for support in the staging of the Country Championships next January…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

Nelson park players had their first win of the season on Sunday. winning by 17 sets to 12 in a match against Town team on…

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Rugby League Parkes v. Forbes Next

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

The Rugby Legue season opens at Spooner Oval next Sunday. when three teams from Parkes-- first reserve and under 18--will…

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Eugowra District News Golf News

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 6

The opening of the Eugowra Golf Club was a grand success in all ways. The 90 competitors were from Manildra, Goolagong, Forbes…

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Billiards and Table Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

A billiards tournament and table tennis competition will be played at the West Wyalong and District United Services…

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320 Entries for Big Easter Tennis Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 8

There have been 320 entries in the West Wyalong Tennis Club's Easter Tournament, which commences on Friday. More than 200 players will compete in the tournament. The tournament will be…

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GOOLAGONG Ballot For Homes Tennis Club Plans For Night Play

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Goolagong Tennis Club members was held on Sunday evening. There was a very good…

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Rugby League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1952 · page 4

Rain during the week-end caused the cancellation of the matches set down for Spooner Oval on Sunday between teams from Parkes…

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Orange Boxing Tourney Quest For Champions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1952 · page 4

In Orange on Friday, April 18, will be seen the first fight in New South Wales in the new Australasian Post boxing tournament. This…

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TENNIS Forbes Town Club v. Parkes R.C. Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1952 · page 4

Conscionable interest is being taken in the tennis match between Forbes Town Club and the Parkes Catholic Club…

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Golf Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 8

On Sunday next an 18 h[?]s stroke competition for the monthly medal will be played. It has been [?]ced that most…

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Ungarie Tennis Club Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 1

A ball in aid of the Ungarie Tennis Clun will be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, 22nd April, Leeton Blue Rhythm…

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