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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1952

794 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 40

Rugby League Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 10

Ron Kelly, a playing member last season who represented the West against France, has been appointed honorary coach of Forbes…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 6

Sunday, April 7 will mark the opening of the Eugowra Golf Club for the 1952 season. Morning events on the…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 6

Team to play Bedgerabong at Vychan on Sunday: J. Townsend, J. Slavin, N. Langford, T. Gransden, G. Gransden, R. Sloan, H…

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Football Flashes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

Canowindra this year have lost their star forward, Ken Slattery. Ken has gone to Captains Flat where he has been engaged as…

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Eugowra District News BOWLS Teams For Peak Hill On

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 6

There was a particularly large gathering of players last weekend. On Sunday afternoon a two…

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Cricket Comp. First Semi Final To Y.C.W.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 10

THE local Saturday afternoon competition for the Paddington Shield has now reached an interesting stage. By their defeat of Capstans last Saturday, Y.C.W. team has now reached the final, and is awaiting the…

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Gala Day at Lake Cargelligo Procession . . . Yacht Races ... Open Air Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

Lake Cargelligo became the centre of attraction for the whole of E Riding of the Shire of Lachlan on Monday last, when a bright programme of varied entertainment drew a large crowd. The colourful procession gave an…

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District Players to Be Invited for Opening Day Caretaker Secured for Tennis Courts

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 1

Judging by the crowd at the tennis courts last Saturday, the Club will not lack enthusiastic supporters this season. Six loads of sand were carted to the courts. The ladies turned up in force to…

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Cycling and Athletic Club Easter Monday Carnival For Cardioscribe Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 1

FORBES Cycling and Athletic Club, at a general meeting on Wednesday night, derided that its Easter Monday carnival (day and night) should be held in aid of the Forbes District Hospital Cardioscribe Fund…

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Bowls Club Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 6

A competition for a club trophy was won by a learn shipp[?]d by Geo. Wheeler. The competition was decided…

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200 Unreserved Seats for Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 1

A total of 200 unreserved seats will be available for the big tennis exhibition at Andrews Courts, West Wyalong, tonight…

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BOWLS Byrnes' Four Win B. Grade Cham'ship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 6

Tom Byrnes team, comprising F. Baker. J. McKenzie, J. McKenzic, L. Fealy, T. Byrnes (skip) scored a good win over Eric Rannard's…

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West Wyalong Wins Cricket Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 6

The West Wyalong Cricket team won the final of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association's competition at the Recreation Ground yesterday…

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Ungarie Tennis Club Wants Light and Water

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 2

The Ungarie Tennis Club has made an application to the Bland Shire Council for the extension of the water and electric light to the club's courts…

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You Have to be in Condition to Play Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 6

One of the first essentials of a good Rugby League footballer, or a footballer of any other code, is good condition. No footballer, whether he is…

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Golf Season Opens

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

Considerable interest was displayed in the official opening of the 1952 season of the local Golf Club on Sunday, when events…

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BOWLS Match Against Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 8

A friendly match against Parkes will take place on the local greens to-night, commencing at 730 p.m…

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Local Football News

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 1

Selection of a football coach is a matter of vital importance and the committee of the local football club has spared no pains to check on…

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Night Tennis Town Club's Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 8

The following is the score at the end of the 17th round of the above competition: No Hopers, 68 points; Night Owls, 64 points;…

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Tennis Topics Annual Meetings Of Clubs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 7

THE tennis season is about to open, with both Town and Nelson Park Clubs having held their annual meetings during the past week. Both clubs have had a successful summer season of…

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