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Sport, 1945

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CRICKET (To the Editor)

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 8

Sir,—In your issue of the Advertiser (12/10/45) a report states "Alderman Hodgson moved that the Blue Mountains Cricket Association be granted…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 2

The official opening of the Katoomba Bowling Club for the season on Saturday, October 27, promises to be one of the events of the season…

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Golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 2

The semi-finals of the club championships at the week-end were keenly contested, and next Sunday the following players will battle over 36 holesen-…

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Cricket at Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 7

Playing their first match of the season against the Cinderella Club (Sydney), the Blackheath Club won by 46 runs…

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Entries Closing For Megalong Races

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 7

Entries for the Megalong Races on November 3 close with the Secretary (H. Haworth, phone Blackheath 179) tomorrow (Saturday)…

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CRICKET. North Katoomba v Council

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 2

This match was finalised last Saturday and resulted in a win for Council by an innings and 14 runs. The scores at the close of play on…

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Golf Links Records Steady Increase in Revenue

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 3

"There has been a steady increase in revenue at the Katoomba Golf Links, and the receipts for the quarter ending 30th September, were £107/15/5…

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Country Racing Association to meet At Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 6

Delegates of all racing clubs affiliated with the Country Racing Association will assemble at Blackheath on Sunday for the quarterly meeting…

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The Blackheath Swimming Pool Will be Even More Popular Now French Costumes Allowed at Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 6

When questioned whether the Council would permit the wearing of the new French bathing costumes at the Blackheath Pool, the Mayor (Aid. F. P. Thompson), at the last meeting of the Council, replied, "I don't…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 2

The official opening of the Katoomba Club for the season was performed by Mr. A. W. Jones, President of the N.S.W. Bowling Association, assisted…

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Golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 2

The club championships were finalised last Sunday, under very boisterous weather conditions, and as a result the champions for 1945 are: A. Grade,…

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Megalong Races Tomorrow Large Crowd Expected

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 7

The recent rains have made the picturesque Megalong race track a delightful picture for the race meeting tomorrow…

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Annual Athletic Meeting Blue Mountains Grammar School, Springwood

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 7

The presentation of prizes at the annual athletics meeting held by the Blue Mountains Grammar School at Springwood, was made by F/O…

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golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 8

With the championships over and the migrating of locals to Sydney for the holiday week-end, C. R. was given a chance to win another medal with a…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 7

The first series in the A. Pennant of the Western District (mountain section) between Katoomba and Lithgow at Lithgow resulted in Katoomba…

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Swimming Lessons

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 3

Council granted the request of the Headmaster, Katoomba High School, who made application for permission to use the Leura Baths for the purpose of…

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Falls Cricket Pitch

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 3

The Hon. Secretary, B.M. Cricket Association, made further representations to Council on the matter of turfing the bowling creases of the cricket…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 7

In the second game of the A. pennant, mountain section of the W.D.B. Asso., Katoomba were again successful, defeating Blackheath 77…

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Golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 7

The visit of the Bathurst players to Katoomba on Sunday last was a renewal of happy friendships for local members…

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Swimming at Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 7

Blackheath swimmers will commence the point-score competitions next Sunday morning. Efforts are being made to conduct…

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