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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1953

762 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 39

Forbes Golf Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 10

At the recent annual meeting of members of Forbes Golf Club the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:…

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Golf Club Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Eugowra Golf Club was held on Monday night. The following office bearers were…

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I.H.S. Swimming Carnival Matthew Shield Training

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 10

RESOUNDING cheers which echoed from the Olympic Pool's direction on Wednesday afternoon were of encouragement and jubilation from members of Burrabinya, Nguri, Kamilaroi and Wiradhuri Houses, grouped around…

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Brilliant Cricket in Semi-finals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 6

The semi-finals in the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association competition commenced at West Wyalong yesterday…

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Town Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Town Tennis Club is to be held on Friday, March 6. The opening day of the 1953 season…

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GOLF Week-end Comps

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 6

The summer points score competition was brought to a conclusion on Sunday with an 18 holes stroke handicap, which went to…

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Night Tennis Nelson Park Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 6

Last Thursday night a grand crowd of spectators witnessed the final between Old Timers, minor premiers, and The Groves…

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Ian Craig's Father played In Grinsted Cup Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 2

Jack [?]raig, father of Ian Craig. [?] youngest cricketer ever to [?] selected to represent Australia on a tour of England…

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Athletics

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 6

Slow times were recorded in the sprint events at the Country v. City championships in Sydney on Saturday…

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St. Mary's Tennis Club.s High Appreciation (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 5

Dear Sir,—St Mary's Tennis Club wishes to offer you and your staff our sincere thanks for your unselfish co-operation…

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Golf Gossip

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 9

Watson week-end was the last Congrats to both of you, Jack and Eric on winning the summer points score competition…

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Eugowra District News BOWLS Greens Undergoing Treatment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 6

Five rinks journeyed to Cudal last Sunday and report having a very enjoyable time. Cudal won three rinks to 2 and Eugowra led…

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Night Tennis Farah Cups To The Groves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 10

Delightful weather again prevailed for the grand final of the Nelson Park Tennis Club's night competition, played on Tuesday…

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Report Of Retiring Football President For 1952

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 3

The following is the report of the retiring president (Mr. E. W. Brenner) of Forbes Rugby League Football Club for the past season,…

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Rugby League Club's Sound Finances Ald. J. R. Simpson New President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 9

THE affairs of Forbes Rugby League Club are in a healthy condition, it was revealed at the annual meeting of that club on Monday. The meeting was attended by over 50 persons,…

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BEDGERABONG Vychan Wins Cricket Competition Talk On Beef Cattle

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 8

The second season of the Jemalong Station Cup competition concluded last Sunday. Vychan won the grand final from Bedgerabong…

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Athletic Club Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 10

A meeting of the Committee of the Forbes Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Albion Hotel on Thursday night. February 26. the…

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Extension of Time For Golf Club Repairs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 March 1953 · page 10

In the West Wyalong Licensing Court last week, Licensing Magistrict, Mr. W. Finlay, granted the West Wyalong Golf…

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Football Coach (To the Editor "Advocate"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 March 1953 · page 10

Sir,—I ask space in your paper to express my delight League has decided to secure a coach for the coming…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 4

Eugowra sent a team of four rinks to Forbes on Sunday for a friendly game. The visitors had an enjoyable day, but went down…

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