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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1953

762 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 39

FOOTBALL Two Local Defeats

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 8

Saturday last saw both teams journey to Trundle, Sorry to say both teams were beaten. The Juniors were a trifle outweighed…

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GOLF Members and Associates' Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 8

On Saturday, 11th, an 18 holes stableford resulted in a win for W. Hurcum in the "A,' grade. Sunday's competition was an…

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Eugowra District News TENNIS Teams For

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 8

An American tournament was played on the Town Club courts last Sunday. Winner of the ladies' section was Mrs. K…

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Women's: Golf Titles Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 July 1953 · page 6

Owing to the South-western districts championship tournament for golf associates being held at Temora an the coming…

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Golf Club, U.S.C. Presentation To Mr. Ben Sharrock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 July 1953 · page 1

The West Wyalong Golf Club, and the United Services Club farewelled Mr. Ben Sharropk yesterday. Mr. Sharrock has been…

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BOWLS Presentation Of Pennants

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 1

At the week-end forbes clud was favored with a visit from the President of the Central Western Bowling Association, Ernie Hodges,…

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Ungarie Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 5

A Saturday afternoon competition has just been completed, resulting in a win for John Cummins after a keen contest…

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Third Round of Table Tennis Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 8

The third round of the tournament was held last night, and was a great success. The court captains, Harley…

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Original Menu for Aust. Cricket Team

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 5

The Australian Test team when in Bristol for their match with Gloucestershire weru hauded this menu for dinner:…

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Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 8

Last Sunday Eugowra was defeated in the match against Wongajong. Next Sunday the American…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 8

Saturday's competition, par over 18 holes, was won by R. Perry, and on Sunday, the 18 holes stroke by L. Hogan. There were insufficient…

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GOLF Associates' Column

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 11

Results of Sunday's competition an 18 holes stableford, were as follows: "A" grade, Mrs. Hoile, 39 points; "B" grade, Mrs. Holmes,…

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Red Cross Tennis Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 12

Next Tuesday. Nelson Park Tennis Club will hold Its annual ladles' tennis tournament in aid of Forbes branch of the Red Cross…

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FOOTBALL Parkes Beaten, 4 Nil

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 8

On Saturday Parkes came out to Eugowra. certainly with "a will to win," but the local boys had the same tiling in mind, and after…

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Rugby League Notes Group Xi. First Grade Competition Table

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 11

Only one point separates Narromine and Forbes, and the closeness of the struggle for minor premiership honors will excite interest in the remaining three Sundays' play. Dubbo, sustaining a late winning run, is four points away in third place and looks assured…

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Tennis Club Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 July 1953 · page 6

The West Wyalong Tennis Club will be holding its annual tournament this Sunday, August 2…

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Visit of Golf Professional

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 July 1953 · page 6

Mr. Don S[?]nee well known golf professional, will be in West Wyalong from Friday to Monday next inclusive…

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S.w. Golf Title to Mrs. Rabey

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 July 1953 · page 6

Mrs. E. Rabey, of Temora Won the south-western districts associate golf championship at the association's…

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TENNIS Nelson Park Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1953 · page 4

After an enjoyable day's tennis Bedgerabong defeated Nelson Park on Sunday by 31 sets to 20. MUM & DAD CUPS…

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GOLF Boona Cup To Condo

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1953 · page 4

Condobolin challenged on Sunday for the Boona Cup, and succeeded In winning by six matches to three…

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