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Sport, 1950

16 stories in Blue Mountains's papers

Council to Consider Swimming Pool Fee

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 1

There is a strong possibility that charges for admission to Blackheath and Lawson swimming pools will be introduced in the near future by the Blue Mountains City Council…

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Katoomba Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 2

For the past nine days, one man has played on our greens and incidentally beaten us to a frazzle. Of course, I refer to…

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Golf Carnival

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 12

In preparation for the Blue Mountains Golf Week which is to commence on April 23, the Council's Publicity Department…

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Katoomba Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 8

Well, our Grand Old Club is in full swing again, despite the tricks "the Weather Man" has been playing…

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Katoomba Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 6

I almost forgot to mention "the Chain Gang", Ed. Jeffs, Randall Hirst and Manny Meeson, who working under "Ganger" Jim…

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Mountains Golf Carnival

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 6

The Blue Mountains Golf Carnival Week, which commences on April 23, is attracting competitors from all parts of N.S.W. and it…

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Katoomba Bowls

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 8

It is very pleasing for me to have to record week after week another success which has come to the mighty…

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Blue Mountains Golf Week

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 11

The Blue Mountains Golf Week, which attracted record entries, was concluded last Saturday night, when the Mayor (Aid. F. Walford) presented the trophies to the winners of the various events at the City Hall, Katoomba…

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Tennis News

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 5

The annual tournament conducted by the Blue Mountains Tennis Association commenced recently and has attracted large…

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Soccer Football

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 3

A very interesting item of sports news is that five junior Soccer teams are participating in a competition each Saturday…

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Blackheath Cricket Club

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 10

Blackheath Cricket Club, which has been undefeated in competition matches during the past three seasons. is…

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"Cricket Grounds Dangerous," Says Detective

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 4

"I have been interested in sport in this area for 11 years and with the experience I have had on sporting field…

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Opening Of New Bowls Club House At Lawson

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 11

The bowling green and new club house at Lawson were opened recently by Mr. George Carson, president of the N.S.W…

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Tennis Notes

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1950 · page 8

Results of Finals of B Grade competitions: Saturday afternoon. B. Grade Mixed Competition: Kalamar 2…

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Bowls Carnival An Outstanding Success

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 4

Blue Mountains Bowls Week Carnival which ended last Saturday, attracted 1124 entries from 74 clubs throughout New South Wales, which now makes it one of the greatest attractions in the State…

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Cycle Races on 'Drome

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1950 · page 5

Subject to obtaining legal opinion as to whether it would be involved in any financial risk, the Bue Mountains City…

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