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Sport, 1935

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Golf No Fourball Next Weekend

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 3

On Sunday next there will be two 18 hole stroke events, and an all day (36 holes) stroke event. These handicap events have replaced…

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Railway Tennis Courts Council Does Not Favor Application for Erection of Courts on Land Near Police Station. Suggests Other Arrangements

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 4

Although the reserve at the rear of the Police Station belongs to the Railway Commissioners sioncis and is only held by…

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Katoomba Swimming Club Makes a Splash ! Champion Swimmers and Divers Entertain 2000 SPECTATORS £1010 - Cup--Suprise Donation from Mr. Foulkes, of the All- British Cafe Citizens' Generosity Appreciated

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

Katoomba Swimming Club has reason to feel very proud of the great success of the carnival held on Sunday. It was undoubtedly the best witnessed at the local pool, and one of the best held on the Mountains for many years…

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Cid-sarcherie Double Autumn Meetings Racing on

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 4

Some weeks ago I ventured a long-shot 1935 Melbourne Cup selection. It was Sylvandale. He won the Australian Cup on Saturday. It is almost certain that he will now be put aside for the big November two-miler. At most, he will…

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Bowls N.S.W.B.A. President on a Visit

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

The C[?]b is honored by the presence of Mr. Tim Wall, the Patron of the N.S.W.B.A. At tea time, our President (Mr. Spellacy), in a few…

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Tennis Topics

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 3

The K.T.C. held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night last, and, considering the state of the weather, the attendance was good…

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An Open Letter From Katoomba Swimming Club

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 1

Sir,--Now that the excitement (that our annual swimming carnival caused) has passed, I would like on behalf of the committee in…

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New Ideas Worth Testing Items of Interest to Householders Novel Tennis Cake

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 3

When giving a special tennis tea, make this cake and delight your guests. The decorations form a tiny tennis court. Take 6ozs flour, 1…

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Bowls Pennant Match Abandoned a Challenge Game

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 3

Unfortunately, Saturday was wet and boisterous and, although the Pennant team journeyed to Lithgow to play its…

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Tennis

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 21 March 1935 · page 2

On Sunday morning last the Waratahs" played a match with the Merrivra Club team of six men. Excellent tennis was provided the…

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School of Arts Cricket Club Big California Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 21 March 1935 · page 2

The School of Arts Cricket Club intends that the season will not be concluded without some social effort. For this reason, Messrs T…

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Katoomba Club Club Delegates Confer with Council's Golf Committee Agreement Reached Re Local Rules

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 21 March 1935 · page 1

Golf matters were discussed last week attended by Alds. Freelander (Mayor), Dawson and Alcorn;…

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Bowls Return Match with the Carrington

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 2

During the last few days, glorious sunshine has been in evidence, with the result that the greens have been well patronised…

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Golf Fees! Ald. Soper Re Opens Question But Point of Order Is Upheld

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 2

Alderman Soper moved thai the fee for men he fixed at £3136 and ladies £22-. He said aldermen had expressed the view that…

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Tennis Topics

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 23 March 1935 · page 2

A special meeting of the K.T.C. was held on Tuesday night last, at the School of Arts. The members rolled up in great style; in fact,…

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Cricket School of Arts v. COUNCIL

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 23 March 1935 · page 1

At the Showground at 2.3O p.m. to-day (Sat.), the above teams will meet in the second round of the Knockout Competition. School of…

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Bowls Cost of Sport Next Saturday's Engagement

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

Whilst conversing with a prominent resident golfer, the relative cost sport arose. He vouchsafed the information that golf cost him…

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Blaxland Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

The first Blaxland Swimming Carnival was held at "Our Pool" on Sunday last. The day was one of perfect sunshine,…

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Cricket Blackheath Match

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

A team representing the Sydney Furniture Travellers' Association visited Blackheath, last week-end, and played the local eleven…

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Diggers at Cricket Team for Lithgow

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

A team representing the Katoomba Diggers' Club will journey to Lithgow on Sunday next. The personnel is: B. Powell, W. Thomas,…

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