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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1899

39 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Football

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

ON Saturday afternoon last Campbelltown and Waverley Rovers met on the local ground, and the match, which was most exciting and interesting, ended in a victory for…

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Cricket

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

A MEETING was held at the Forbes Hotel on Thursday night last for the purpose of forming a second cricket club in Campbelltown. Mr. F. Sheather took the chair. It was…

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Lawn Tennis

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

A TENNIS match, between lady members of the Campbelltown and Ashfield clubs, was played on the former's court on Thursday last, the result being a win for the visitors by 19…

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Football

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 2

ON Saturday last Campbelltown and St. Le[?]nards met on the local ground, and the match resulted in a win for St. Leonards by 17 points to nil. There was a very good…

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Football

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

AS will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, a fancy dress football match will be played at Campbelltown on Saturday afternoon next, under the auspices of the local club. As this…

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Glenfield Cricket Club

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

THE eighth annual meeting of the Gelndfield Cricket Club was held in the local hall, on Saturday, the 9th inst. Mr. A. J. Blinman presided. The report and balance-sheet were…

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Lawn Tennis. ASHFIELD V. CAMPBELLTOWN

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

A TEAM of lady players from Campbelltown visited the Ashfield club on Tuesday last, and played an interesting contest, which resulted in a win for the home team. Misses A. Alkin…

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Cricket

Camden News · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Camden C.C. was held on the 11th September, in the School of Arts. Mr. J. G. Harris in the chair. There were present besides the…

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Athletic Sports and Children's Fete

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 2

IN connection with the above, the prospects are that the meeting to be held at Campbelltown on Prince of Wales' Birthday will be even more successful than its predecessors…

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The Oaks Races

Camden News · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 4

On Monday (eight-hour day), a series of horse-racing and sports, arranged by a committee of local gentlemen, of which Mr. J. Devitt undertook the duties of hon…

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Athletic Sports and Children's Fete

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 2

THE committee of the above met in the council chambers on Monday evening last, when there were presnet—the Mayor (Ald. Sedgwick) in the chair, and Messrs. T. Gamble. F…

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Camden Town Tennis Club

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 8

The annual meeting of this club was held on Thursday. The president Mr. Barter in the chair. There were present Messrs Procter, Peat, Hogan; Curran and the hon…

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Athletic Sports and Children's Fete

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 25 October 1899 · page 2

THE committee of the above met again on Monday evening and dealt with several matters in connection with the sports. Alderman Gamble occupied the chair…

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Federal Cricket Club's Dance

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 8 November 1899 · page 2

In connection with the dance to be held tomorrow (Thursday) evening, in aid of the funds of the Federal Cricket Club, Campbelltown, the committee held its final meeting on…

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A Tennis-Playing Family

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1899 · page 4

JOE Brows and I were schoolmates and friends in years [?] by, And for those happy, happy years I often have a a nigh,…

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Cricket Club's Social

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1899 · page 2

THE dance in aid of the Federal Cricket Club funds took place in the Town Hall. Campbelltown, on Thursday evening last, and proved to be a most enjoyable affair in every way. At…

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Campbelltown Football Club

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1899 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Campbelltown Football Club was held at the Forbes Hotel on Saturday. There was a fair attendance. Mr. L. W.Shield presided…

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Lawn Tennis

Camden News · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 2

On Saturday week last the Camden and Centennial (Sydney) tennis clubs played a match at the latter's excellent court. Messrs Preshaw, Manning, Slade and Dunlop…

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Westbrool Boxing Day's Sports

Camden News · Thursday 28 December 1899 · page 1

As in many years past these sports were held, and the attendance was even greater than of yore. Much enthusiasm prevailed and the grounds, kindly lent by Mr. G…

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