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Sport, 1954

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Boys' High School swimming

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 6

Gosford High School boys have begun a house points score. To date Wheeler leads with…

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Golf season will commence on

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 11

A big field is expected on Sunday at the opening day of the winter season of the Gosford Golf Club when a…

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Cricket Final May Depend on Bowler Exciting climax

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 11

The state of the wicket and the form of left-handed Entrance bowler Makin are expected to dominate the final day's play of the Gosford—The Entrance cricket final tomorrow…

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47 tennis teams for competition

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 5

A record number of 47 teams will compete in Gosford District Tennis Association competition…

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Form review for this evening's Greyhound races

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 9

Ted's Dream, handled by well-known trainer, Les Brett, should prove tonight's best bet. Although a stranger to…

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The Entrance Wins Cricket Premiership Easey (5 for 45) aids downfall of Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 9

The Entrance became 1954 cricket premiers on Saturday following a dramatic second innings collapse of the strong Gosford side for 95 runs…

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Swimming Aggregate to Gosford High

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

Gosford High School won the aggregate competition at the Central Coast Swimming Carnival in Gosford baths on Wednesday. Five district schools competed in the…

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Cricket Teams

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 11

Mangrove Mountain second grade team to play Matcham-Holgate: J. Maher, W. Smith, W. Bennett, G. Forster, L…

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One-day Cricket Ends

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 10

Matcham-Holgate will meet Gosford in the final of the district one-day cricket competition at Grahame Park on…

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Gosford District Tennis Draw; First Two Rounds 500 players to take part in competition

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 11

There will be 48 teams, with 500 players, competing in the Gosford District Tennis Association season, commencing next Sunday week. Details of the draw for the first two Sundays are announced…

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Trial Rugby arranged for

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 1

Gosford Rugby League team will play its first trial match of the season against St. Peters at…

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Second grade cricket has exciting finish

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 9

An exciting climax has been reached in Gosford District Cricket Association second grade…

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Rugby transfers allowed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1954 · page 6

Central Coast Rugby League Association has altered its "no transfer" rule…

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Table tennis demonstration arranged

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1954 · page 6

Star district table tennis players will give an exhibition at the Leagues' Club, Georgiana Terrace,…

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100 Yachts at Easter Regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 6

About 100 yachts will race on the Brisbane Water over Easter, competing for over £100 prize-money in the Gosford Sailing…

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Big entries in Easter regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 1

Gosford Sailing Club Regatta races will be staged on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for 16ft. skiffs and…

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Motor boat races will be preview

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 1

Sunday's Fortnightly point score races for Brisbane Water Motor Yacht Club boats will be a pointer…

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Noted Sportsman to Write Rugby for 'Times', Page 3 Noted sportsman will write for "Gosford Times"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 1

Former first grade League and Union player and star sprinter, Peter Gosper, will cover district League matches for "The Gosford Times" this season…

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St. Joseph's Swimming Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 6

St. Joseph's Convent School, Gosford, held its first annual swimming carnival in brilliant autumn sunshine. There were 34 events run…

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Golf associates' competition

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 2

A par competition was played by Gosford golf associates last week, with wins for Mesdames…

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