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Sport, 1950

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Record Entry Of 250 Boats For Gosford's Easter Regatta Australian Champion 16 Footer O'Johnny Will Be Competitor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 1

More than 250 boats will compete in the Gosford Sailing Club's Easter Regatta on Saturday, Sunday and Monday week. Prizemoney for the main event totals £120…

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C. Margin Wins Golf Playoff

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 7

The play-off for the Sterland Bros.' Cup on Saturday was won by C. Margin (24), 67 from E. J. O'Donnell, who…

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Bowls

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 7

The final of the Brisbane Water Bowling Association section of the State singles title played on Saturday resulted:…

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Football

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 7

The Entrance A, B and C grades defeated Camperdown teams at The Entrance on Sunday. A grade team won 16-14…

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Gosford Cricket Club's Trophy Dance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 7

Gosford Cricket Club will hold a dance at Mattocks' residence on Friday night for members and supporters…

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Regatta Enthusiasts

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 5

Some of the spectators at the Gosford Sailing Club's annual Easter regatta, held last week-end. (Photo, Mrs Wood, Agency, Bookery Nook.)…

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Women's Bowls

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 4

In the final of the Brisbane Water District Women's Association Championship, Mesdames Peck and Frazer (Gosford) 32…

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Gosford Easter Regatta From The Air

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

These magnificent shots of the Gosford Sailing Club's Easter Regatta were taken from a Tiger Moth plane on…

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Football Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 6

Two A grade players and a B grader have secured clearances from Woy Woy to play with Erina this season…

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Woman Dies After Tennis Match

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 1

A 53-year-old woman died after playing in a tennis match at The Entrance on Wednesday. She was Mrs Gertrude Elizabeth…

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18 Trial Football Games Being Arranged For Sunday Clubs Preparing For Opening Of Season On May 7

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 6

The 18 teams in the Central Coast Rugby League Football Association's competition, which starts on May 7, will probably have games on Sunday…

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Golf

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 7

On Saturday the secretary's trophy was contested—an 18 hole par competition. The winner was Dr. A. Paul with 2 up…

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Football Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

Don Pryor. Ourimbah A grade lock forward, was admitted to the Gosford District Hospital on Monday…

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Final Football Trials Next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

Sunday will be the last day of the trial matches before the season starts on May 7. All district clubs with the…

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Citrus Festival In November This Year Highland Gathering, Rowing Regatta Planned

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

Gosford District Citrus Festival Committee decided on Wednesday night to hold this year's festival from November 11 to 18. In previous years the citrus festival has been…

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Junior Tennis Side To Play Newcastle On

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 7

Gosford District Tennis Association juniors will play a team of Newcastle juniors at the Grahame Park courts on…

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Bowls

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 7

The Gosford Bowling Club's team selected to play against the Totally Incapacitated and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Club…

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Junior Tennis Match Next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

A strong team of Newcastle tennis juniors will meet Gosford District Tennis Association juniors at Grahame…

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Football Assn Refuses Regradings For Entrance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

The Central Coast Rugby League Football Association refused to regrade four Entrance players from A grade to B grade at its meeting…

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Spurway Ridge Player Breaks Gosford Golf Club's Record

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 7

Frank Giffen, of Spurway Ridge, broke the Gosford Golf Club record on Sunday with a brilliant 68 off the stick. He finished two under par. Giffen also won the trophy for the best card…

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