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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1953

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BOWLS E. C. Goodacre Wins Singles Championship

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 4

The "A" grade singles championship finale was contested on Sunday last and Earle Good acre, who has been playing very…

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GOLF Jack Cady Retains Splendid Form

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 4

The consistent form of Jack Cady was the outstanding feature of play in last Saturday's par competition and he again…

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Kramer As "Strong Man" Of Tennis

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 3

NEW YORK, Tuesday: Jack Kramer hoped to bring order out of chaos in the professional tennis world when his playing days were over. United Press sports writer…

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Railway Bowls

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 2

On Sunday, president Bill Anderson and three rinks were entertained by Kenmore Bowling Club. Weather conditions were…

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Bowls Notes Championship Games

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

Goulhburn Bowling Club's green was in excellent condition during the week-end, due to the special attention given it by Bert Fester. It was probably faster playing…

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Big Fixtures For Tennis Season

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

After a lull in Goulburn competitive tennis, several important fixtures are listed for 1953. The Church Reception Club will conduct its annual handicap…

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Aust. Squad At Tennis Games

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wednesday: Australians in Washing hoped to help Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor to victory to-night with "some good Australian cheering."…

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Sporting News Local Round-up Big Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

Coulburn Swimming Club's carnival to be held at the local baths on Sunday will be one of the biggest swimming fixtures held in the southern districts this season…

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Cricket Carey & Puckett’s Bright Play in Burns Cup Match

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 1

THIRTY-SIX wickets fell for only 345 runs in the Burns Cup match between Yass and Goulburn, played at…

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Country Athletics

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

Three members of the Goulburn Amateur Club will compete in the country women's athletic championships at the Sydney…

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Rugby League. Annual Meeting

Boorowa News · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Boorowa Rugby League will be held in the Guild Hall Supper Room, on Sunday…

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FOOTBALL Temora Coach Appointment

Boorowa News · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

Four written applications and many verbal contacts will be discussed at a general meeting of the Temora Rugby…

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Council May Assist Tennis Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 8

Goulburn City Council may revise its policy towards the loanings of seats at the Kecreation Area to assist…

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Crookwell Swimming

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 8

Keen swimmers at Crookwell are hoping that a carnival, which has been allocated to the town for February 1 by the Southern…

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Sporting News Local Round-up Big Cycling, Cricket Tennis Fixtures

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 8

The N.S.W. cycling classic, the Healing 50 mile road race, will be held at Goulburn on April 25. Goulburn League Cycle Club officials, Tom Hope and Sam Pooley gained the big race for Goulburn during a visit…

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BOWLS (By “Be Up”)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon President Len Perry on behalf of brother bowlers made a presentation to Aub. Perrett, former…

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Big Cricket Here

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 8

It ls likely that about five local cricketers will be selected to represent Southern Distrlcts. A.C.T. in an important…

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Racing Proposed for Coronation Day

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 6

It is almost certain will be racing at Flemington on Coronation. Day Tuesday, June 2. However, the V.R.C. cannot…

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BOWLS Federal District Championships

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 January 1953 · page 3

The first round of the F.D.B. Association championships, was held at Goulburn green on Sunday last and Crookwell's…

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SWIMMING Sunday Morning Competition Resumed

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 January 1953 · page 6

The Sunday morning competitions for both boys and girls and men and women in Junior and senior divisions was…

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