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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1954

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 10

It is hoped that the junior caoching classes by Mr. F. Bennett (of Orange) will commence on Saturday morning, June 3…

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FOOTBALL Mixed Luck At Manildra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 7

On Sunday "The Locals" Journeyed to Manlldra for a trial fixture, and met with mixed luck. Our second grade put up a great…

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Eugowra News Golf Canowindra Visits Eugowra Open Tournament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 7

Last week-end Canowindra Club paid us a visit on the Saturday and an 18-holes stroke competition was played resulting in a…

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F.O.S.U. Final Working Bee On Cricket Pitch

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 2

Next Sunday at the Forbes Intermediate High School the final part in laying the cricket pitch will be done by any Old…

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Rugby Union Dance on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 1

The West Wyalong Rugby Union Club will conduct a dance in the Wyalong Hall this Friday night…

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Yesterday's Tennis Club Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 6

The West Wyalong Tennis Club conducted a very sucess ful club tournament yesterday. The winners were:…

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West Milby Tennis Club Elects Officers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 4

The annual meeting of the West Milby Tennis Club, held recently, elected its office-bearers for the ensuing 12 months…

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Cricket Expert To Inspect Oval

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 4

Cr L. J. McCann reminded council at the last meeting, that earlier in the year he had asked that an expert from the…

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Associate Golf Notes Wallace Cup Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 4

The second round matches for the Walker Cup must be completed by next Saturday afternoon. but can be played off at…

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Sunday's Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 10

On Sunday next members,will play an 18 holes stroke for a club trophy. Members and those who have…

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Donations to Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 7

The West Wyalong Tennis Club wishes to gratefully acknowledge the following donations made for the Easter…

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BOWLS Members & Ladies' Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 6

Sunday's programme will consist of a series of short matches of both members and ladies, commencing at 2 p.m. Be early so…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 10

The following players have been selected to represent Town Club at Nelson Park courts on Sunday: W Dunn (captain), E. Grant, C…

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FOOTBALL Eugowra & Cumnock Play Draw

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 6

On Sunday last Eugowra Juniors went to Forbes to play the return game there and were well and truly trounced, to the tune…

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Golf Gossip Opening Day Of Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 6

The annual open tournament was held last Sunday in perfect weather. Visitors were present from all surrounding clubs--…

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Cup Races Open Today At Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 1

The Forbes Jockey Club will hold its Cup meeting today and tomorrow, the first race each day starting at 2 p.m…

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Rugby League Forbes Triumphs Despite Setbacks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 6

OUTNUMBERED for the greater part of the game, Forbes footballers gave a glorious exhibition of attacking play to come from behind and defeat Parkes, 10-5, in the opening competition match of the season. Although…

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2-Day Meeting Succeeds English Salt's' Cup Completes Racing Double

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 6

THE 1954 Forbes Jockey Club Cup on Saturday was won by the Wellington horse English Salt, completing a double at the meeting…

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£3600 Clubhouse to Improve North Hill Mayor Lauds Tennis Body

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 1

GENERAL development on North Hill, and particularly the efforts at selfhelp by the Nelson Park Tennis Club, were emphasised by the Mayor (Ald…

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Rugby League Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 1

Mr. Jack Norris, of the White Tank Hotel, has donated a cup to the West Wyalong Rugby League for the highest point…

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