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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Sport

Sport, 1947

106 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 9

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Saturday, some very good bowls being played. One of the highlights of the afternoon was an…

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Pigeon Racing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 7

On June 14, 17 members sent 180 birds to Tarana (56 miles) and the race resulted:— L. Horsley (1356) 1, Mrs. Farey (1334) 2, B. Alcorn…

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Richmond Football Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 7

With a depleted team Richmond A grade did well enough in the game against the heavier Sailors' Club team on Sunday, although…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 10

Entertainment was provided on Wednesday afternoon last for the boys from the Repatriation Hospital (late 113th AiG.H.), 15 of whom…

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Cricket Notes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 5

The annual Cricketers' Ball and Presentation of Trophies at the Richmond Cinema on May 29 was a very successful function in every way…

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Cricket Pitch Offer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 8

Asking at the June meeting of the Colo Shire Council that the council supply the materials for a concrete cricket pitch in the park at North…

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Wisemen's Ferry Races Big Crowd Has Pleasant Outing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 10

THE King's Birthday week-end brought crowds of holiday-makers to the Ferry, the majority arriving at lunch time on…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 2 July 1947 · page 4

Interest of all members was focussed on the finish of the Pairs Final, C Knight and E. Salter v H. Chandler and K. Salter, which was…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 July 1947 · page 10

A busy time was spent during the last week by the home teams. Two rinks were entertained by Camden on Wednesday, and although the…

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Pigeon Racing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 July 1947 · page 10

The Riverstone Club's first race from Blayney (73 miles) on June 28, when 17 members sent 161 birds, resulted: L. Horsley (1663) 1, L…

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Richmond Football Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 July 1947 · page 4

Spectators witnessed an interesting match on Sunday last when Richmond A grade met Merrylands on the Richmond Oval. Having been…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 12

"Presidents' Day" of the Windsor Club was held on Saturday last. The green was visited by live clubs, Rydalmere, Camden, Baulkham Hills,…

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Pigeon Racing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 12

The Riverstone Homing Pigeon Society conducted its second race from Blayney (93 miles) on July 5, when 17 members sent 160 birds…

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Park Tennis Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 8

When a letter from the Pitt Town Civic Club, suggesting the provision of a tennis court in the Memorial Park at Pitt Town, was read to the…

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Richmond Football Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 8

The Richmond A Grade must have had its stars in the right place last Sunday, as it was rather fortunate to add Toongabbie's scalp to its…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 7

The semi-finals of the Stacey Trophy resulted in Moses 11 beating Walsh 9, and Pulsford 19 against Ingram 2. The final ended in Moses'…

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Richmond Football Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 7

Honours were with the Richmond A grade team last Sunday when the players journeyed to Wentworthville. Although the match resulted…

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TENNIS Draw For Saturday a Reserve Semi-final

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 5

Emoh Ruo v Kangaroos, Glenleigh Court (H. C. Matheson)., Glenleigh v Forest, Oakville Court (G. Baker)…

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Bowls

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 30 July 1947 · page 4

During the week Lou. Stuart, the "daddy" of the home club, packed his bag and flew to Melbourne. Lou. is 83 and has gone south to see his…

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Richmond Football Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 30 July 1947 · page 5

Stupid errors proved very costly to the Richmond A grade team on Sunday last when it met Blacktown on the Richmond Oval. Blacktown…

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