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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1953

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Eugowra District News FOOTBALL Local Matches To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 6

Last Saturday the locals journeyed to Forbes, where the juniors played Marist Bros. and the seniors Forbes Capstans, at Spooner…

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Rugby League President Resigns

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 6

At a special meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League on Friday night, the president, Mr. D. W…

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Next Sunday's Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 6

On Sunday next an 18 holes stableford will be played. Players are asked to be early to give everyone a fair chance of…

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Tennis Club News

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 6

The West Wyalong Tennis Club will send two teams to Temora next Sunday to play the Temora Town Club…

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D. Spence to Teach Golf at W. Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 6

The members and associates' committees of the West Wyalong golf club have been advised by their…

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GOLF Saturday's Comps

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 6

Members held an 18 holes stroke handicap on Saturday afternoon. The winner in the "A" grade was J. Milthorpe. 67 net, on a…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 8

Town Club matches arranged for last week were cancelled. Next Sunday an American tournament will be held, play to…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 8

Trophy winners in the 18 holes stroke competition played last week-end were: "A" grade. J. Barnes: "B" grade, B. Buckman…

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Golf Associates' Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 12

Thanks to all those who worked so willingly on Sunday for Diggers' Day, not forgetting the cooks. Saturday's programme is a…

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BOWLS Another Success For Diggers' Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 12

In spite of unpleasant weather last Sunday, "Diggers' Day" was a greater success than ever, and all present acclaimed it a wonderful…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra In Weekend Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 8

Well, once again the local boys bad a nice easy win, this time beating Trundle, 31 to 2. The scorers were Tod Harvey…

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Forbes Show And Races To Clash Jockey Club Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 1

AT a well-attended meeting of the committee of Forbes Jockey Club, held on Tuesday night, it was resolved, after several alternatives were considered, to go ahead with its Show race meeting on Saturday,…

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Bowls Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 June 1953 · page 4

The following matters came before the last meeting of the committed of management. MEMBERSHIP…

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Bowls Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 June 1953 · page 6

The green was closed over Saturday and Sunday owing to w[?]t weather. The semi-finals of the open…

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Golf Win to Mrs. K. Clemson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 June 1953 · page 6

Mrs. K. Clemson returned a nett 22½ in the choice holes of the 18 holes stroke played by West Wyalong…

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Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 6

"Golfling in the rain" was the order of the day for both Saturday and Sunday, although the rain was not sufficiently heavy to…

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National Fitness Tennis And Football Teams To Play Grenfell

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 6

The return match between Grenfell Juniors and Forbes National Fitness teams will take place at Forbes next Saturday, 27th…

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BOWLS Washed Out By Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 2

All bowls was washed out on Saturday and Sunday except one game on Saturday in the singles championship. In this N. Davie…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 6

Next Sunday Parkes will come note for the Cannon Cup. Forbes will send a from to Parkes. It is also expected that a…

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Sunday's Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1953 · page 1

On Sunday next the foursomes chapipion ship and han dicaps will be played on the West Wyalong golf course…

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