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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1953

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GOLF Week-end Comps

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 4

In preparation for the opening of the season on Sunday, 22nd instant, members are turning up in good numbers for week-end…

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Nelson Park Tennis Club Large Sum From Night Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 2

AT the annual meeting of members of the Nelson Park Tennis Club, held on Friday evening, it was disclosed that the amount received in rent of its four night tennis courts for the past season was £73514-. This…

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Ungarie Tennis Club's Plans for 1953

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 5

There was a good attendance tat the annual meeting of the Ungarie Tennis Club, held in St. Joseph's Hall, Ungarie. Present at the meeting were…

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Working Bee at Golf Club This

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 8

There will be a working bee at the West Wyalong Colf Club this Sunday. The president. Mr. R. M…

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Port Kembla Schoolteacher Rugby League Coach Three New Players Likely

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 8

A 23-years-old Port Kembla schoolteacher, George Seamer, has been appointed captain-coach of the West Wyalong. Rugby League team. West Wyalong is lively to have ahree paid player this spason. Seamer…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 6

Four rinks visited Forbes on Sunday for a social match. However, Forbes proved much too good and were victors by big…

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Golf Opening

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 6

Opening day has been arranged for Sunday, March 29, but the course must be prepared, so a big working bee is planned for next…

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Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 6

The tennis season begins shortly and the annual meeting takes place at Angelo's on Monday, 16th. As well as the election of officers…

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Cricket Gallagher Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 10

Club House Hotel team is challenging Vandenberg Hotel for the Gallagher Cup on Sunday and the match will take place on Sth…

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Rugby Union's Good Year President's Annual Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 10

THE report of the president, Mr. R. G. Hall, to the annual meeting of the Forbes Rugby Union Club, chronicled a successful season. At this moment we can look…

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Parkes Races Gold Cup Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

The Gold Cup meeting of' the Parkes Jockey Club was held on Wednesday and yesterday. Results of the racing on…

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Tennis Club's Annual Meeting: Activities Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 10

Forbes Town Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Friday night of last week, under the presidency of Mr Ginty…

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Rugby Union Competition For Lachlan Valley Six Teams--Cowra To Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

A DECISION to form a new Rugby Union group within the Central Western zone was reached at the annual meeting of the Forbes Rugby Union Club on Tuesday…

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Films Shown On Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 5

Quite a large crowd of tennis enthusiasts and others gathered at the C.W.A. Hall last Thursday…

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Big Entries for Easter Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 6

Large entries have been received for the West Wyalong Tennis Club's annual open tournament at Easter. Entries have already been…

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Saturday Tennis To Start After Easter

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 6

The West Wyalong Tennis Club expects to Btart its Saturday tennis competition after Easter…

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West Wyalong and Quandialla to Meet in Cricket Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 6

West Wyalong and Quandialla will meet in the final of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association's competition, commencing next Sunday…

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BOXING Marist Bros. College Championships

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 1

The semi-finals of the Marist Brothers' College annual boxing championships will be staged in the Drill Hall next Friday night,…

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GOLF Week-end Comps

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 6

On Saturday members played an 18 holes stableford, the winner of the "A" grade being Bruce Downey, while the "B" grade went to…

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Night Tennis Junior Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 6

Because of rain there was no play in the above competition on Wednesday night. Points were halved…

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