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Sport, 1947

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golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 7

In perfect weather last Saturday, Club Champion A. Ball, playing from a handicap of 2, won the 18 Holes Stableford Competition from A. Hood…

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Tennis Notes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 7

The draw for the Upper Section, mixed, 27/9/47 is as follows:—No. 1 Division: Caledonian 1 v. Kelamar 1…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

Among the visitors welcomed at the Club on Saturday last was one of the foundation members, Mr. W. A. Crawford, who was the club's first…

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golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 7

On Saturday last from a small field R. S. Young showed a great improvement to win the "Flag" which he carried to the second fairway. At the…

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Tennis Notes By K. C. W.

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

Results of matches played on 20/9/ 47 and 21/9/47 are as follows:—MIXED COMPETITION Kelamar 1 defeated Merrymakers 1,…

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Blackheath R.S.L. Cricket Club Dance

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 6

Members of the R.S.L. Cricket Club, Blackheath, are endeavouring to raise funds to purchase mats for the local pitch, and for this purpose are…

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Athletics

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 7

An inaugural meeting of a Blue Mountains Amateur Athletic Club will be held in the Katoomba R.S.L. Memorial Hall on Monday, 29th…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 3

The Country Vice-Presidency of the N.S.W.B.A. like all other positions s of honour, brings with it both rewards and responsibilities, and, in…

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golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 3

After an absence from the course for some time, S. Hunt returned much improved to win the 18 Holes v Par on Saturday last with a score of 3 up…

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Katoomba Football

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 3

After the successful football season just closed, when the players gave the public some excellent and exciting games, it is forecast that an even better…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 6

The excellent weather on Friday and Saturday last brought bowlers out in force, and Mack Soper, deputising for Bert Lambert, who was at the Lithgow…

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golf news

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 3

In perfect weather last Saturday a large field contested the 18 Holes Stroke Event. It was won by a visitor from North Brighton Golf Club—Mr…

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Katoomba Golf Club Social Saturday Night

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 2

The social committee of the Katoomba Golf Club issues a reminder to members that a social evening will be held at the Club House on Saturday…

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R.s.l. Cricket Club Dance at Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 6

Members of the R.S.L. Cricket Club (Blackheath and Mt. Victoria Sub-branch) extend their thanks to Mrs. Bernard for the success she achieved…

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Football Match Nets £23 for B.m.d. Ambulance

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 2

The football match between Gosford and Katoomba on 7th September, in ald. of the Blue Mountains District Ambulance, resulted in a net balance…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 7

The second semifinal of the 1946-7 S. R. Thompson Shield competition was played last Sunday between Chatswood and Wentworth Palls Clubs…

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Athletics

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 7

Last Sunday we were not only surprised, but pleased with our roll up of budding athletes. Despite a strong head wind, Joe…

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Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 7

In perfect weather on Sunday last, Chatswood bowlers, under the watchful but encouraging eye of President Jack May, led all the way to annex…

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Golf Notes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 2

Last Saturday good weather conditions brought a good field to contest the 18 Holes v. Par Competition. Three players returned cards of 2 up and…

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Tennis Notes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 7

In the quarter finals of the mixed competition, played on 25/10/47, the results were as follows:—Katoomba 1 defeated Blackheath…

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