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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1952

794 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 40

Rugby League Knock-out Comp. To Capstans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 3

In a very even maten. Capstans defeated Old by Boys by 13 points to 11, in the final of the knock-out. carnival, conducted by the Forbes…

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Golf Notes Members And Associates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 6

Last Saturday an 18-holes stableford was played, resulting in a win for Vince Crow (35), W. Hurcum being second with 33 pts…

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Night Tennis Entries For Junior Comp. Extended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 9

The junior night tennis competition sponsored by the National Fitness Committee for several years past attracted an…

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Junior Cricket Interest Of Assn. And National Fitness

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 9

Mr. Alf Salisbury, president of Forbes and District Cricket Association, who made his initial appearance at Monday…

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Council To Support Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council, at its meeting last week, decided to support the West Wyalong Tennis Club in its application…

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No Menge For Cricket Shield

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 6

The meeting of cricket dele[?] gates from clubs affiliated with the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association decided of…

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Successful Biggers' Day at West Wyalong Golf Links

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 6

The West Wyalong Golf Club, conducted a very successful Diggers' Day at the links yesterday. Visitors were present from…

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7 Teams in This Year's Cricket Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 6

Seven teams will compete in this year's West Wyalong and District Cricket Association's competition. Delegates from five of the clubs met at the White Rose…

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CRICKET Amended Grinsted Cup Plan

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 6

There was a fairly good attendance of members of the Forbes and District Cricket Assn., held at Flannery's Hotel on Friday. The…

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Golf News

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 8

On Sunday next members will play an 18 holes stroke competition over the short nine. The grass on the long nine has to…

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Swimming Club Faces Busy Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 8

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club is facing a busy year in the 1952/53 season. The classic country…

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Annual Meeting Golf Associates'

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 7

The West Wyalong golf associates will hold their annual meeting and presentation of trophies on…

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News From Burcher Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 2

The proceeds from the tennis tournament held at Burcher last Saturday will go towards the [?]th Fairfax Home…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 6

Two teams from the Town courts played matches during the weekend. The team which visited Cudal was successful and the team…

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Opening Of Bowls Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 6

The opening day of the Bowling Club was held last Sunday in beautiful weather Visiting rinks were present from Parkes, Forbes,…

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Town Tennis Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 10

Already eight teams have signified their intention of playing in the Town club's night competition…

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BOWLS Baldock Shield Semi-Final

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 9

In a semi-final of the Baldock Shield played over last week-end H. Jopling, E. Peisley, J. Pund and C. Rath 26 d. P. Drabsch, E. Ible,…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 9

Nelson Park members have been playing in the Town tennis tournament over the past two weekends…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 10

Nelson Park night tennis competition will start on October 14. It Is pleasing to note that fourteen teams have entered…

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Hospital Day At Golf Links

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 6

No competitions were played over the week-end owing to the opening day at the Bowling Club, and the Forbes tournament being…

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