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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Golf Gossip Committee Meets

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 2

Many matters were cleared up and keen enthusiasm shown at the monthly meeting of Picton Golf Club on Monday night, proceedings terminating at…

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Tahmoor Cricket Club

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 2

Tahmoor Cricket Club held its first dance of the season on Friday, 31st of January, and a first-class night's entertainment was provided patrons…

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District Tennis Association

Camden News · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 7

The annual meeting of this Association was held at the Camden Town Hall on Tuesday night last, the president, Dr. R. M. Crookston, presiding;…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Last Saturday’s weather was perfect golfers, it was cloudy and cool without a great deal of wind. The jumble four ball best ball par…

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Tennis . Campbelltown and District Night .Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Following on the resignation of W. Parker, N. Hayes was appointed Hon. Secretary of the above Association for the remainder of the year…

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Kent Lynn Cricket Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

On Sunday last the Kent Lynn C.C. was visited by Queen Street, amongst whom were several juveniles. It Is [?] that three young lads were…

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Many Visitors and Tourists Attracted Picton Swimming Pool Popular

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

The local swimming pool, with its picturesque letting on Stonequarry Creek and adjacent to Picton Park, has fully justified its existence this summer, and all honour to the men have given so many hours to making such an atractive spot in our midst…

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District Tennis Camden Association's Annual Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

Dr. Crookston (president) presided at the annual me ting of Camden District Tennis Association held at Camden Town Hall on February 4, when…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

The Camden Amateur Athletic Club commenced the club championships on Saturday, and it was not surprising to see L. Suttle come out and win…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

The Boomerang Bowling Club (Menangle Park) spent a very enjoyable afternoon on Sunday last, on the Racecourse Green, when a challenge…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Nepean District Golf Association will be held in the clubhouse at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 23rd. The balance…

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Tennis. Campbelltown and District Night Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 5

By defeating the Cocky’s by 5 set[?] 52 games to 4 sets 38 games St. John’s won the C. Grade competition. Some good tennis and plenty of…

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District Cricket. Camden District Cricket Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

Camden A team has won Camden District Cricket Association’s first grade competition for the fifth consecutive year…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

A number of local players are competing in the Country Week Carnival at present being held on the Metropolitan Greens. This year…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

Last week’s associate competition was won by Miss Donlon, one of the most improved associates in the club and a player who should be very…

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District Cricket. Kent Lynn Cricket Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

The return match between Kent Lyn Cricket Club arid Menangle was played at Menangle Oval on Sunday 16th last…

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Garden notes Flowers in Scarce Times. Seed Sowing. “Bleeding Heart” Bulbs in Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

This is usually a trying month for gardeners, because of the hot dry conditions which generally prevail. It is nevertheless an important month…

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Swallowed Golf Ball

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

At Toowoomba the golf course adjoins the mental hospital. The other day, a golfer swallowed a golf ball and was taken to the hospital, where the…

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Tennis. Campbelltown and District Night Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 8

The following are the matches set down for next week:— TUESDAY, 3/3/36. Kings Court.— J. Stradling in charge…

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District Cricket

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 8

Warriors secured. a first innings’ lead over Camden, undefeated leaders in the first, grade competition when the final series of Camden…

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