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Sport, 1939

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Golf Chatter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 8

The play on Saturday was an 18-holes par competition for the L.Hart Cup. The winning card was handed in by E. Smith with 2 down,…

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Kincumber Tennis

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 2

The Kincumber tennis championships will commence with the singles on Saturday, July 29, and it is to be hoped this popular event will…

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Golf Chatter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 8

Conditions were ideal for golf on Saturday, and the course was in splendid, order. Some of the greens are very fast, and owing to the…

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Competition Bowls Procedure Outlined to Assist Gosford Committee

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

Although the Gosford Bowling Club has been in existance some months, little effort is apparent at the moment of entering upon the…

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Dogs Help Charity Pensioners and Children Receive Grants From Greyhound Coursing. Night Trotting May Come

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 4

At the instigation of Alderman A. A. Schwartz, the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association last night voted £50 to the High School P…

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Tennis For Militia

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 1

Miss D. Baker, secretary of that Junior Militia Club, made application at Tuesday's meeting of Gosford Municipal Council for the use of one tennis court on…

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golf Chatter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 8

The first round of the Canning Cup—a stroke handicap over 36 holes.—was played on Saturday. The weather was fine, but cold…

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Golf Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 2

Associates played the second qualifying round for the A and B grade championships. Those who qualified are: Mrs Dengate, Miss Ironmonger…

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Goodwin Golf Cup

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 8

On Sunday, August 6, members of the Buffalo Lodge will compete for a Cup donated by Mr. A. O. Goodwin. The golf match will be played on…

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School Athletics Third District Carnival on Grahame Park, Wednesday August 9

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 2

Wednesday, August 9, has been decided as the date for the third annual combined athletic carnival among the 25 district schools…

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Mrs. Dengate Wins Golf Associates' Championship Decided Over 36 HOLES

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 4

Over 36 holes the Gosford Golf Associates Championship Final was decided on the Victoria Park links on Wednesday ,the competitors being…

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Golf Chatter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 1

On Saturday the play at Victoria Park was for the Harvey Bros.' Trophy, and took the form of an 18 holes stroke handicap. It was an ideal day for golf, but…

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Picnic Tennis

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

Two enjoyable picnic matches were played on Narara Tennis Club's court at the week-end with players from Wyong, both matches…

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Ourimbah news Thrilling Football

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 4

On Sunday Ourimbah footballers met Botany, one of the toughest teams they have played in the Challenge Cup. The visitors are winners of the South Sydney…

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"Shop in the New White Way" Gosford Succeeds Thrilling Rugby League in Grahame Park Fixture

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 8

In one on the most exciting and fastest games seen on Grahame Park this season, Gosford defeated Australian Glass in the Challenge…

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District Sports Pupils From 23 Schools to Take Part in Athletic Pageant

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 8

Grahame Park will be the setting for a colorful spectacle on Wednesday next, when the children of the Brisbane Water District will hold their third combined…

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Associates' Golf

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 7

On Tuesday the first round for the Mrs. Goodwin Thomas Golf Trophy was played. Miss Ironmonger and Mrs. Lawn tied, Mrs. Lawn winning…

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Tennis Draws

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 8

Following, is the draw for the semifinals and final matches in the Gosford District Tennis Association's premierships to be played…

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Football Referees

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 5

[?]trolling body announces, [?]ing referees for Sunday's [?] ague Challenge Cup football…

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Grand District Athletic Carnival Scholars from 25 Schools Compete

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 4

Grahame Park was a setting for a colorful spectacle on Wednesday when children from 25 schools in the Brisbane Water, District took part in their third combined district athletic carnival. Parents and citizens throughout the district…

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