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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1954

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L. Hogan, B. Douglas Win Golf Trophies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 6

Last Saturday an 18 holes stableford was held for trophies presented by the associates, and Les Hogan playing beautiful…

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Tennis Club Championships

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

Full details and comments on the week end play in the West Wyalone Tennis Club's championships will appear in our…

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Extra Space for Tennis Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 July 1954 · page 1

Shire engineer Mr. C. H. Martin reported to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council that he had inspected the Recreation…

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Forbes Schoolboys Play Parkes Team At Football, Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 5

In the 6st. 7lb. and 7st. 7lb. football and at tennis, Forbes Public School teams defeated Parkes last week…

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Good Fields in Novelty Golf Week-end Games

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 2

The novelty golf events at the week-end, 18 holes par bisque handicaps for all grades, proved popular, good fields being…

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Forbes Defeated Grenfell Tennis Team in 'A' Comp

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 5

Last Sunday, Forbes "A" grade were drawn to play in the intertown competition and a match was arranged against…

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Mum and Dad Cup Tennis Matches at Nelson Park

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 5

In the Mum and Dad Cup contest at Nelson Park Tennis Club on Saturday, P. Morris and D. Pymont, with 11 points, won…

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Table Tennis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 2

The fourth round of the handicap teams competition was concluded last night and resulted in two very close and…

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Golf Club Farewells Oub Champion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 2

Last Sunday, members and associates of the West Wyalong Golf Club farewelled the club's champion, Mr. Tom Byrnes, and his wife…

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Town Tennis Team Replaced

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 10

The following have been selected to play against Nelson Park on Sunday to replace team appearing on Tuesday:…

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Wild Fray At Parkes Football

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 1

One of the most sensational scenes ever witnessed at Pioneer Oval, Parkes, took place on Sunday, in…

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New Tennis Court Offer for Nurses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 5

Forbes Rotary Club's offer to construct a new tennis court for the use of nurses at the District Hospital in addition to…

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J. Agustin Wins 18 Hole Golf Game

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 6

Last Saturday another social day was held at Eugowra golf links and several 6-balls were played…

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Eugowra District News Eugowra Defeats Manildra in Both Football Grades

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 6

On Sunday last Manildra visited Eugowra for the second last round of the competition, Eugowra seconds winning, 6 points…

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Popularity of Ladies Bowls at Quandialla

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 5

The growth and expansion of the Quandialla Ladies' Bowling Club was shown in reports presented to the recent annual meeting of the club…

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Alteration of Table Tennis Draw

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 2

Will the following team take notice that they will be required to play the last round of the handicap teams competition on…

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Eight Qualify in Championships of Associates' Golf

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 6

Willi the second qualifying round of their championships on Saturday, Forbes Golf Club associates held the limelight in…

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Mum And Dad Cup Tennis Competition At Nelson Park

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 6

Play in the Mum and Dad Cup was decided only with the men playing on Saturday, the ladles being busy preparing for the…

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Mrs. Fowler Wins in Mixed Doubles Tennis at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 6

Mrs. Alex Fowler, of Forbes, with W. Gilmore, of Sydney, won the open mixed doubles championship at Parkes annual…

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54 Teams in Schoolboys' Football Annual Carnival at Forbes Showground

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 1

Entries have been received from 20 schools, and 54 teams have already nominated for the schoolboys'…

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