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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1954

775 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 39

Cowra Easter Races Weights First Day

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 1

Cowra Jockey Club will hold its annual Easter fixture next Saturday and Easter Monday, with the first race starting at 2.15 p.m. each…

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Golf Club, Hostel Farewells Mr. R. C. Bailey

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 8

At a social function at the West Wyalong Golf Club last week-end, Mr. R. C. "Bill" Bailey was farewelled by the club and the hostel committee…

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Record Entries for West Wyalong Tennis Club's Easter Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 8

A record number of 650 entries have been received for this year's Easter Tourney, these entries have come from 155 players of which 82 are visitors…

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Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 10

At the last meeting of the management committee. Mr. H. Kaye gave notice "That the rule [?]egarding the admission…

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Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 1

The following nominations were accepted, and were placed on the waiting list to await vacancies: Messrs F. Kalms, E…

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Bowls Rink Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 10

Two teams from the Condobolin Bowling Club visited West Wyalong on Saturday last, and participated in a rink…

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Tennis Club Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 10

Two West Wyalong tennis club competitions were concluded over the week end. The tennis racquet was won…

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200 Players in Easter Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 4

A total of 200 players competed in the West Wyalong Tennis Club's Easter tournament, which was concluded over the holiday week-end. In all there were 685 entries for the large number of championships and handicap events. The tournament was one of…

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Opening Day at West Wyalong Golf Links

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 10

On Sunday next the official opening for the 1954 season will take place at the West Wyalong golf links. There will be a 12 holes…

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Tullibigeal Wins N.R.C.A. Cricket Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 7

Tullibigeal won the Northern Riverina Cricket Association premiership last Sunday when the team convincingly defeated Weja outright…

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Bland District News Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 2

Competition bowls for the Cooper Cup were played over the week end. A very good attendance of local bowlers…

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Anona Notes TENNIS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 3

The Anona Tennis Club has formed up again for another season, and are hoping for a successful year, both socially…

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Electricity for Ungarie Tennis Reduced by 2d

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 2

Bland Shire Council at its meeting last week decided to reduce the unit charge for lighting at the Ungarie…

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Forbes Women in W.d. Bowls Games

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1954 · page 8

In the semi-finals of the Central Western District Ladles' Bowling Association, played at Canowindra on Tuesday, April 13…

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Tennis Notes Teams Selected To Play Against Grenfell

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1954 · page 8

The first round of the intertown competition was played on Sunday, when Forbes teams met in both divisions, and the…

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Rugby Union Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 8

West Wyalong Rugby Union Club supporters and players were particularly pleased about last Monday's win over the…

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Women's Golf Starts on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 8

At a committee meeting of the West Wyalong golf associates on Tuesday night it was decided to commence the…

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Golf Club Sogial on Saturday Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 1

The West Wyalong golf club will conduct a social on Saturday week, May 8. The social will be strictly…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 1

The undermentioned players are requested by the selectors to play their matches on Saturday: A. Willis v. E. Wills: T. Besgrove v…

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BOWLS Easier Games

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 9

The weather was particularly good over the holiday period and there were good attendances every day…

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