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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Football Enthusiastic Windsor Meeting Preparing for Coming Season

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 14

THE adjourned annual meeting of the Windsor Football Club was held in the club rooms, McQuade Park, Windsor, on Monday night last, Mr. J. Prendergast…

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Tennis Association Adjourned Annual Meeting Revising the Rules Some Important Decisions

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 14

THE adjourned annual meeting of the Hawkesbury District Tennis Association was held at the Presbyterian Sunday School, Richmond, on Monday evening…

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Nearing the End Hawkesbury Cricket Season All Leading Teams in Strong Positions Mayne's Double Century—puxty Performs 'Hat Trick'

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 13

THE 1935-36 Hawkesbury cricket season is nearing the end, the second last series of matches having been commenced on Saturday with all leading teams in strong positions at the conclusion of the afternoon's play. Richmond, leaders in the A Grade, received a forfeit from Pitt Town, whilst Sackville scored…

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Cricket Association Management Committee Meeting

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 14

THE monthly meeting of the management committee of the Hawkesbury District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts, Windsor, on Saturday evening last,…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 10

The following will represent Windsor against Federal Match on Windsor green this Saturday:—Holland, Jenkyn, Dyer, Pollock, Ross, Salter, Rae, F. Cupitt, Stuart,…

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Rugby League Western District. Juniors Postponed Meeting

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 14

The postponed meeting of the Western Districts Junior Rugby Football League was held on Wednesday, March 25, in the School of Arts, Blacktown. Mr. C. Shipway…

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Richmond Golf Club Kerr-dawson Cup and Pennant Matches

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 14

This is April, and with it conies the opening of the golf season for competitive play. For the first nine players of the club, the Kerr-Dawson Cup will be the objective and…

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Blue Bird Cup for Rugby League Football Sunday Competition

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 14

The following" is a copy of a communication sent by Messrs. Bernie Bates and J. Prendergast, hon. secretary and treasurer respectively, of the Windsor Football Club,…

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Cricket Association Special Committee Meeting Richmond-freeman's Reach Dispute

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 14

A SPECIAL MEETING of the management committee of the Hawkesbury District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts, Windsor, on Saturday evening last,…

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On the Turf Early Racing Days. Recalled by Late General Lamrock

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 2

Brigadier-General Lamrock, Chairman of the Hawkesbury Race Club, who passed away some few months ago, on several occasions related some of his early…

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Lead of 10 point But Richmond, Mil Yet Premiers? Disappointing Finish to a Grade Competition Conclusion of 1935-36 Hawkesbury Cricket Season

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 13

THE final series of matches in the 1935-36 Hawkesbury cricket competitions concluded on Saturday, and in the A Grade there was a most disappointing finish. In the match between the leaders, Richmond, and runners-up, Sackville, the scores indicate that the former won on the first innings; but we…

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Tennis Association Further Registrations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 12

The following registrations and regradings were approved by the grading committee of the Hawkesbucy District Tennis Association at its meeting on Tuesday night:—…

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Johnny Higgerson Famous Australian Jockey Some Racing Reminiscences

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

THE following interesting article concerning the famous Australian jockey, Johnny Higgerson, appeared in a Melbourne newspaper some years ago and has been…

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Alleged Assault at Hawkesbury Races Verdict for Auctioneer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 11

NAMES and personages which loom large in the racing firmament figured at the Central Summons Court, Sydney, last week, when Clive Inglis, bloodstock…

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Hawkesbury Tennis Fixtures for 1936 Season Competition Starts on

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 12

BELOW we publish the complete draw for the Hawkesbury District Tennis Association's 1936 competition, the first series of matches in connection with which will be…

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Cricket Association Changing Wicket Dispute Evidence Favors Richmond Sackville Lodges Protest

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 10

THE monthly meeting of the committee of management of the Hawkesbury District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts, Windsor, last Saturday…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 14

The following players have been selected to represent Windsor against Randwick on Sunday, 3rd May:—Walsh, Rhodes, Winton, Weingarth, Cupitt, Rae, F. Daley. H. Cupitt,…

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Pigeon Racing Windsor Society's Activities

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 14

At a recent meeting of the Windsor Racing Pigeon Society the following office-bearers were elected for the season 1936:— President: Mr. R. Hayes; vice-presidents:…

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Hawkesbury Tennis Second Series of Matches No Play This

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 13

THE second series of matches in the first round of the Hawkesbury district tennis competitions was played on Saturday. Fine weather prevailed, and some…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 14

THREE rinks from Randwick were visitors to Windsor on Sunday, two rinks being winners while the third was defeated by five. This was Randwick's first visit to Windsor…

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