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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1954

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Tullibigeal District News Football Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 May 1954 · page 2

Tullibigeal defeated weethatle 16-2 in the match played at Weethalle last Sunday. RIFLE CLUB…

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Bowls Title to Tom Besgrove

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1954 · page 4

Tom Besgrove has again won the singles bowls championship of Forbes club. He held the title also in 1944…

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Rugby Union

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 2

Another win (six in a row) has given the Rugby Union team added confidence for its matches against strong teams…

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Rosella Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 2

The following team has been chosen to represent Wyalong against Bribbaree next Sunday, 5th June at Wyalong: Fullback,…

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Rugby Union Club at Tumut

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 8

A Rugby Union club has been formed at Tumut, with Dr. Tarn as president, Mr. F. Nicholson vice-president, Mr. Anthony…

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W.W. Bowls Championships a Grade Rinks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 8

The semi-finals of the West Wyalong Bowling Club's A grade rink championships provided very interesting and…

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New Golf Course Opened At Tallimba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 5

With a record attendance of 100 local and visiting players, Tallimba Golf Club held a most successful day on Sunday to mark the opening of their new course…

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Barbecue and Picnic Day at Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 2

On Sunday, 20th June will see the opening of Gelling's Barbecue at the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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Ooma Wins Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 8

Last week Ooma defeated Eugowra in the tennis match played on the town courts. Two matches have been…

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Bondon Tennis Win

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 8

Bandon Tennis Club defeated Bangaroo by 23 sets to seven at Bandon courts on Sunday. The match was closer than the scores…

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Social Bowls And Husband-Wife Pairs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 8

There was a lot of activity on the local green during the weekend, bowlers taking advantage of the mild weather…

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Jockey Club Gives Racecourse Site for Dog Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 1

Forbes Jockey Club decided on Wednesday to make land adjoining the showground available to the Mechanical…

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Quandialla Wins 10-7 in Exciting Football Tussle

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 12

In an exciting football match played at Greenethorpe last Sunday, Quandlalla won 10-7. The match was very even and…

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Sunday's Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 June 1954 · page 6

Members will play an 18 holes stroke round at the golf links on Sunday next. Attention of members is…

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Associate Golf Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 June 1954 · page 6

Higher scores were returned in the West Wyalong golf associates' 18 holes stroke round on…

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Tennis Club's Monthly Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 June 1954 · page 6

The West Wyalong Tennis Club conducted its monthly club tournament yesterday. A total of 80 players…

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Temora Girl Ranked Fourth in State Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 June 1954 · page 4

Fourteen years old Quandry tennis star, Mary Fenton, is placed fourth in the NSW junior girl tennis rankings…

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Parkes Races Tomorrow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1954 · page 4

Postponed from Saturday because of rain, Parkes Diggers' races will be held to-morrow. The first postponement was…

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£160 Profit on May F.j.c. Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1954 · page 4

Forbes Jockey Club made a profit of approximately £160 on its .annual race meeting on May 7 and 8, after a most…

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Ungarie Bowls

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1954 · page 8

Owing to unfavorible weather conditions, the attendance of ladies at the Ungarie bowling green on the 2nd [?]…

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