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Sport, 1936

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Gymkhana Takes Place Next Wednesday Roman Chariot Racing a Feature

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 1

The A.H. & I. Society's annual Gymkhana, usually held on Anniversary Day but this year postponed owing to the death…

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Sports of All Sorts Bowls Katoomba Defeats Lithgow

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

On Saturday all listened-in to the forecast, aud carefully studied the elements, enquiring from the wiseacres as to the chances that it…

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Swimming Pools a Necessity Fob Tourist Attraction Lithgow Seeks Indoor Pool

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Centres far less endowed with scenic attractions have challenged the Blue Mountains of latter months with propaganda to the…

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Katoomba Golf Associates Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Two Grades for Competitions Social Committee Formed

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

A very good attendance of members reported at the School of Arts on Thursday night to attend the annual general nictating and election of officers of the Katoomba Golf Associates. Mesdames Webb and Bentley were unanimously re-elected to their positions…

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Katoomba Swimming Club Captain's "California" Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

If you've never been to one of of Mr. John Ramon's "California" dances-- well, you've never been anywhere or really enjoyed…

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Cricket Wicket Constructed in Russell Hawke Park

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

The following letter was received from the hon secretary of the Council Cricket Club, at the last meeting of the Katoomba…

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Golf Notes

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 4

The next match between the Eastern Suburbs and Blue Mountains returned soldiers, for the Silver Helmet, has been arranged to…

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Bowls Wentworth Falls Club Improving the Green an Economical Game

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 4

The wet weather of the past week has prevented much play taking place. The games commenced on both Saturday and…

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Cricket Week-end Teams Leura V. Wentworth Falls

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

In the above match, to be played at Wentworth Falls on Saturdays, February 15 and 22, and commencing at 2 p.m., Leura will be…

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Rugby League Public Meeting at Katoomba Prospects for the Coming Season Cooperative Effort Needed

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting which was called by his Worship the Mayor (Ald. Wm. C. Soper) on Wednesday night,…

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Turf Topics Young Idea Sprinter or Stayer in the Autumn Events? Sy[?]vandale's Horm Suggests None Know His Style of Running Races as Well as Jack Pratt. Hasn't Won a Race Since He Got Off

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 4

Racing critics are debating whether Young Idea is a Newmarket possibility because of a third at Williamstown on…

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Bowls. Katoomba Club Notes by R. O. S.

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 3

Several new visitors have come to our green. A welcome is extended to Messrs Dight, Smith. Flockhart, Sewell, Newman (Queensland)…

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The Big Event! Katoomba Swimming Carnival Takes Place To-morrow Help the Club by Attending

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

Seldom have such trophies as are now on display at Pattison's windows, been offered for one event, as with to-morrow's…

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Golf Associate Golf Leura Club

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

In Tuesday's fourball par event, the following were the best scores: Miss Jenkins aud Miss Hudson, 6 up; Miss Meares and Mrs…

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Bowls Some History Notes

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Saturday proved fine and all greens were occupied with the result that many interesting games were played, the scores not always,…

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Cricket Association v. Bathurst, at Bathurst

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

At the invitation of the King's Parade Cricket Club a return match between the Blue Mts, Cricket Association and this Club will be…

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Blue Mountains Amateur Swimming Club Annual Carnival Held in Rain Many Clubs Compete for Valued Trophies Organisers Congratulated

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Adversity of every description seemed to beset the committee of the B. M. Amateur Swimming Club on the occasion of its annual carnival, which took place on Sunday last. After surmounting yards of '"red tape" set by higher…

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Tennis Association Men's Tournament

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

The Association tournament was continued on Sunday last. Only the two finals have now to be played on Sunday next: Gent's singles…

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In The Garden Flowers in Scarce Times — Seed Sowing — "Bleeding Heart" Bulbs in Bowls

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

This is usually a trying month for gardeners, because of the hot, dry conditions which generally prevail. It is, nevertheless, an…

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Blind Entertainer in Katoomba Football Victim Scoffs at Fate. Mr. Roy Kendrick, Composer, Philosopher

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

The arrival of Mr Roy J. Kendrick, the well known blind entertainer and composer should be of great interest to…

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