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Sport, 1940

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Ground For Rugby

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

Permission was given gosford Football Club by the Municipal Council on Tuesday evening to use Grahame Park and the dressing sheds…

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Bowls Challenge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 3

In connection with the four challenge cups presented to the Gosford Bowling Club by Alton T. Cusick, the first match was decided on…

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Bowls Challenge

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 6

On the Gosford green this evening (Thursday), W. B. Grahame will play his challenge match in the "Cock o' the Walk" competition against J…

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Cricket Draw

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 1

For the concluding round of the Gosford District Cricket Association's programme prior to the semi-finals, the draw is:—…

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Football Euchre

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

Attention is directed to the next euchre party to be, staged by the Gosford Football Club in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. As…

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Cricket Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

Only one set of matches remains to be played before the semi-finals. In the first grade, Lisarow and Ourimbah are certain semi-finalists,…

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Golf Chatter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

The condition of our greens was responsible for two compliments this week-end. One from Mr. Fred Small, visiting…

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Cricket Jottings

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

In the last set of matches before the semifinals, Ourimbah has secured an outright win over Kincumber; Lisarow is well on…

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Park for Football

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 6

Alderman A. A. Schwartz asked the Mayor at Tuesday evening's meeting of Gosford Municipal Council whether the Engineer would see…

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Football Club Annual Meeting Adjourned

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

Only two players attended the annual meeting of the Gosford Football Club last night. The meeting was adjourned until…

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Bowls Card Night

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

The Gosford Ladies' Bowling Club will stage a card evening in the pavilion at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening. Ladies and…

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Bowls Tire Play

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

On the Gosford Bowling Club's green on Thursday evening the first round of the Brisbane Water District rink…

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Tennis Association Meets

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 8

The Gosford District Tennis Association's annual meeting will be held at the School of Arts on Monday night, February 26. Business…

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Football Club Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 3

Members and supporters of the Gosford Football Club are reminded that the Club's annual meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m., at Mr. Arn. Stuart's…

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State Boxing Champion Was Unlucky Forfeited £50 By Being Caught By Police

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

Hockey Bennell, lightweight boxing champion of New South Wales, was particularly unfortunate in, meeting Constable R. J. Cashmere and the Police patrol truck at 12.35 p.m. on November 11, on the Pacific Highway…

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Cricket

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

The first grade competition for the A. I. Chapman Shield was tied for between Ourimbah and Lisarow. The final will be played on the…

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Cricket Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

Saturday saw the completion of the point score competition for the Chapman Shield, in the first grade; and the Association Cup in the…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. PICNIC Silver Cups For Races

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

The M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge district picnic, Which is to be held at Chinaman's Beach on Sunday, will be attended by people from Catherine Hill…

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O. S. U. Forms Tennis Club. Cricket Match on March 6

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

The general committee of the Old Students' Union met last Tuesday night for the first time in 1940. Keen interest was displayed by all…

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Cricket Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

The first day's play in the final for the Chapman Shield, between Lisarow and Ourimbah, produced a display of batting which was not in…

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