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Sport, 1948

25 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2

R. S Young Wins Golf Competition

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 2

On Saturday 14 players of Katoomba Golf Club competed against par and the event was won by the greatly improving…

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Swimming to Golf

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 3

Former Australian swimming champion, Mr. W. Furey, has joined the ranks of golfers. If Bill can golf as well as he swims…

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Local Government Golf Competition

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 8

The annual Local Government golf competitions will be held this year on November 26 and 27. Last year, the events…

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Tennis Club Honours Workers

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 3

Members and supporters of "Kelamar" Tennis Club 'turned out in force for the club's annual social which was held…

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Katoomba May Have Dog Racing

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 8

The Blue Mountains District Trotting Club is to apply for a licence to conduct greyhound racing at Katoomba…

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Tennis Selectors Look For Champions

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 5

With a hope of discovering a future champion, the selectors of the Blue Mountain Tennis Association are keeping a…

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Council Holds up the Dog Racing Project

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 3

Before any decision is given on the matter of greyhound racing meetings being held at Katoomba, further…

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Lawson Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 3

Lawson bowlers are still rolling up in good numbers for the events played on Wednesdays. The principal match on…

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They Object to the Golf Links Extension

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 3

The proposed acquisition of privately owned land for the purpose of extending the Katoomba Golf Links has resulted…

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Golf Resumption Is Deferred

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 3

The Blue Mountains City Council has decided to defer the proposed resumption of nine blocks of land required…

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Athletic Championships Possible

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 8

There is a strong possibility of the Country Athletic Championships being held in Katoomba during the coming…

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Bowls at Wentworth Falls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 8

Recently Wentworth Falls Bowling Club president, Arthur Seraggs, visited Campsie Bowling Club (being presidents day),…

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Lawson Tennis Club

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 7

Lawson Tennis Club held its annual meeting at the Lawson tennis courts recently. Officers end a committee were elected…

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Plane Lands on Golf Course

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 3

While golfers from Laura and Blackheath clubs were playing in the Coote Shield match at Wentworth Falls golf…

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Blackheath Bowls Notes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

Out first note this week is one of deep sorrow at the death of our well-loved patron, George Back. He was a fine…

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Bowls Popular at Blackheath

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 2

Three years ago Blackheath Bowling Club had only one green and a membership of 42. Today this club has an extra green…

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Bowls Carnival

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

The greens at Blackheath, Katoomba and Wentworth Falls Bowling Clubs are expected to be crowded with competitors…

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Springwood Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 4

On Saturday, Oct 16, a Springwood four — Souter, Hancock, Baldwin, led by President Dr. Wal. Roberts, journeyed to the…

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Katoomba Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 11

Some minor adjustments were made in the Pennant teams before going into action on Saturday last. Bill Gray replaced Bert…

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Katoomba Golf Associates

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 4

Recent play by Katoomba Golf Club associates resulted:—October 7: Stableford, Mrs. Baldwin 35 pts., Miss Harris 35 pts…

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