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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1908

131 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 7

Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 4

The following players have been chosen to represent Pocton v. Campbettown Federals at Picton on Saturday next:—H. H. Parry, H. McInnes…

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Lawn Tennis

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last a lawn tennis match was played between the Bowral and Bowral Kia Ora clubs, resulting in an easy win for the former club. Afternoon tea was provided by the…

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Golf

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 3

The members of the Bowral Golf Club took part on Saturday afternoon in a stroke handicap competion, for a trophy presented by Mr. Val. Osborne. The best cards…

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Circus Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

What a fine thing it would be for those cricket-lovers who do not love cricket, but merely want to be asmused at a cricket match in much the same…

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Is Cricket Going Back?

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 8

While the test matches were being play the Editor of "Life" bit upon the [?] idea of asking a number of old time crick[?] ers to explain the reason why first-c[?]…

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Golf

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

The members of the Bowral Golf Club competed on Saturday afternoon a handicap [?]ogey match for a trophy presented by Dr. Throsby. The best cards were:—…

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Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 4
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The following team has been chosen to represent Picton v. Kenmore at Goulburn on Saturday next. Players will leave by the 5.40 a.m. train on…

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In Cricket Going Back

Camden News · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 2

While the test matches were being played the editor of "Life" hit upon the happy idea of asking a number of old-time cricketers to explain the reason why first-class…

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Cycling and Athletic shorts

Camden News · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 1

At a committee meeting of the Camden Cycling Club, held on Friday evening last, Dr. F. W. West, president, presiding, and in attendance were Messrs. Wm. Peat, hon…

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Circus Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 6

What a fine thing it would be for those cricket-lovers who do not love cricket, but merely want to be amused at a cricket match in much the same…

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Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 4

The following team has been chosen to represent Picton v. Narellan at Picton on Saturday next:— H. McInnes A. Gillard E. Gale, J…

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Golf. Bowral Club

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 2

A handicap bogey competition was held on Saturday afternoon for first and second prizes presented by Messrs. A. W. Tooth, and M. B. Halligan. There were…

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The Game of Golf. a Nature Exponent. Principally Human

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 3

"Anthony Spalding" writes in the London " Daily Mail" of 26th December :— Golf has more of human nature in…

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Football

Camden News · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 1

The third annual meeting of the Camden Wednesday Half Holiday Football Club was held in the Temperance Hall on Friday, the 3rd instant. Mr H Rafter, vice…

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Football

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Picton Football Club was held at the Protestant Hall on Thursday last, a fair number of enthusiasts being present…

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Lawn Tennis

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last a match was played between the Robert Park and Kia Ora (Bowral) clubs on the former's courts, when the home team gained, a rather easy…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 5

The local competition has been somewhat interfered With by the growth of grass on the golf links. The squares have been repaired, and all…

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Bowls

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 5

A one rink match was played on the Moss Vale bowling green on Wednesday between the local club and Strathfield, the result being as follows:— Strathfield…

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Golf

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 5

On Saturday last members of the Bowral Golf Club participated in a handicap men's foursomes bogey competition for club trophies. The best cards handed in…

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