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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Tennis Topics Picton Association Reformed Competition (One Division) to Be Held

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 2

At a general meeting of Picton District Tennis Assoc[?]tion, held on Thursday last it was decided this year to have only one division…

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Football. CAMDEN v CAMPBELLTOWN

Camden News · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 4

Form, combination and understanding, particularly in the back division, far superior to that shown over the previous week, the Camden…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 7

To perpetuate the memory of the late Mrs. L. E. Nixon, an anonymous donor presented a cup to the Camden District Amateur Athletic Club for…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 8

The club [?] first autumn tournament began last Saturday is perfect weather. The day was warm and there was a complete absence of…

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Football

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 8

Campbelltown Rugby League Football Club failed to live up to its reputation at the Show Ground last Saturday when it was beaten by 8…

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New Golf Yarn

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 4

In his recently issued life story, the famous cricketer, Jack Hobbs, tells a new Scotch story. "A Scotchman, playing golf with his…

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Tins Golf Game a "Goofy" Sport

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 4

A Sydney docor says:— "I think golf takes more time, money, and energy per whack than any known Outdoor sport, inclusive of polo, where…

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Football Flicks Campbelltown Clicks. Dresher Cup Lifted From Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 2

Fielding the weakest and [?]scratchiest' team for years, and right out of condition, Picton failed to hold The Dresher (Moss Vale) Cup against…

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Group Six Football Abandoned Local Clubs Move to Reestablish Wollondilly League

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 1

A letter from Mr. T. Burgoyne, [?] secretary of Group Six, read at Camden Football Club's meeting on Friday night, stated that the…

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Camden Golf Club

Camden News · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 1

The Kerr-Dawson cup played at Studley Park on the 3rd inst. was a match between Liverpool (senior team in the competition) and Camden…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 8

Last Saturday’s competition was an eighteen holes stroke handicap. The weather was ideal for golf, the day was warm and there was a…

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Football

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 8

Campbelltown journeyed to Picton play that team for the “Dressier” Cup last Sunday. The blue and gold jerseys were victorious, winning by…

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Golf Gossip Jack Ray Wins Stapleford

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 2

Playing consistently good golf over the full 18 holes, Jack Ray —Picton Club's youngest player, deserved his victory in the…

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Football

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 4

Corrimal footballers visited Camden last Sunday and played two matches against Camden teams. The first of these matches was against the newly…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon perfect weather prevailed for the first round of the mixed' foursomes championship. The links were in good order,…

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Football

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

Picton defeated Canapbelltown last Sunday afternoon after a hard and fast game at the Show Ground for the “Dressier” Cup, which…

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Tennis. Southern Districts Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

Results of matches played last Saturday, 5th May:— A RESERVE. Valencia 1 defeated Ingleburn 3, 9-54…

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Football at Camden Picton Defeated in Cup Game

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 2

Playing sparkling football in the final 20 minutes, Camden successfully defended the Dawsom-Lack Gold Cup against Picton on…

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On the Links Golf Doings of the Week W. G. Forbes Does an [?] and Reduces His Handicap by Four

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 2

With the club's back-marker, Dr. Marshall Andrew, as an opponent, in the ball competition, last Saturday, W. G. Forbes played his…

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Football

Camden News · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 5

Camden successfully defended the Lack—Dawson Gold Cup on Saturday, when they defeated Picton by 8 points to 2 at the Camden Showground…

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