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Sport, 1930

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The Tennis Courts Tenders Accepted

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 3

The tender of Mr. W. R. Lowry, of Northbridge, Sydney, has been accepted for the lease for three years of the Blackheath Municipal Tennis…

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On the Cricket Field Team for Next Big Match

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 1

After having the hyp for two Saturdays Blackheath will commence the big match of the season against Leura, last year's premiers,…

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SWIMMING v. TENNIS. (To the Editor)

Blackheath Beacon · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 2

Sir.—It seems very difficult to follow the [?]ogh displayed by our Municipal Council an connection with the above sports. Correspondence has…

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Cricket

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 2

On Saturday Lawson willow-wielders came here to play the local team. They lost the toss, and Wentworth Falls batted first, compiling a fair…

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Football With £50

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 4

At Hordern's. in Sydney, a shopwalker picked up a ball of paper from the floor and tossed it behind the counter. When his back was…

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Cricket

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 3

Blackheath's team to play Leura next Saturday will be chosen from the following 15 players:—Snelling, McCouley, Taafe, Ryan, Sedger,…

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Cricket

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 6 December 1930 · page 2

Blaekheath's team to play Leura next Saturday will be chosen from the following 15 players:--Snelling, McCuley. Taafe. Ryan, Sedger…

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"Sun" Minnie Golf Competition. Ladies Handicap

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 6 December 1930 · page 4

The "Miget" golf course has now been registered with the "Sun" miniature golf competition, and is starting a competition for ladies and…

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Leura Cricket Team. LEURA V. BLACKHEALTH

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 6 December 1930 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent Leura to play against Blackheath on the Blackheath Oval on Saturday, December…

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Social and General St. Elmo Miniature Golf

The Independent · Wednesday 10 December 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. Egan has laid out on the extensive grounds of St. Elmo a most picturesque 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course, which he expects to open next Saturday…

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Miniature Golf. the Big Opening in Katoomba of One of the Best Miniature Golf Links in the State. Improving on Mother Nature

The Independent · Wednesday 10 December 1930 · page 3

The opening of the new golf links, just, constructed at the corner of Lurline and Waratah Streets, on Saturday last, was a great success, proving the…

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The Old "Swimmin" 'Ole Committee Makes Report Next Season's Swimming

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

Recently a committee, consisting of all the aldermen proceeded to the Memorial Park, in connection with some bathing matters, and at…

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On the Cricket Field Home Players in Good Position Blackheath Plays Leura

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 4

Weather conditions were ideal for cricket, when Blackheath commenced the last match of the first round on the local Sports Ground last…

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On the Cricket Field "Hydro Majestic Scores Well. a Fireworks Display

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 8

An enjoyable game between the above teams was played on the "Hydro" ground on Sunday last. The toss was won by the "Hydro"…

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Governor Game Visits the Mountains Inspects Golf Links and Admires Gordon Falls From the Lookout

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 7

His Excellency, Governor Sir Phillip Game, appeared to be little disturbed by Legislative Council or kindred constitutional problems,…

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This Week's Mountains' Sport Week End Golf Third Round of Inter-club Competition a Team Beaten

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 8

Katoomba's "A" team suffered its first defeat for many moons in the third round of the inter-club series on Sunday. Wentworth Falls was the…

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Golf and Golfers

The Independent · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 4

A petition received from the Katoomba Golf Club, asking the Council to review their decision to make the annual subscription £4/4/-, and…

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Aiding the Hospital by Miniature Golf

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 4

The Blackheath miniature golf course has now been completed with all the latest improvements, and the proprietor, Mr. Porter, has…

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Unique Golf Course Miniature Green at "Fanella"

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 1

One of the most unique golf courses existing in the State is to be found in the spacious and attractive grounds of Mr. Morion, at…

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Girl Guides at Play on the Tennis Courts

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon a tennis team representing the Blackheath Girl Guides, played a team chosen by the Boy Scouts on the Blackheath…

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