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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1938

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interesting Games on the Picton links Visit of a Sydney Golf Club Next

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 2

Harry Griffith continued his good form of last week-end, and took out the stroke handicap on Saturday with a nett 64, lopping another 2 strokes…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon local players competed in an eighteen holes stroke handicap. The weather was on the warm side. The wind changed…

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Bowls. Victory for Appin

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 8

P, O’Connor, was a substitute for Appin to complete a two rink match in a friendly game at Appin last Sunday afternoon when…

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FOOTBALL Activities of Local Clubs Wollondilly District Rugby Football League

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Wollondilly Rugby League was held at Camden on Sunday last. Mr. S. Kclloway (Camden) presided, and the clubs…

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Picton Rugby League

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

A general meeting of the above was held on Monday night Mr. Marzol was in the chair, and present were: R. Gillett, B. Loch, S. McGregor, R. Chand…

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Sunday Football Referendum at Bowral

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 1

The referendum taken by the Bowral Council last Saturday, on the question of playing football in Loseby Park on Sunday afternoons resulted : Yes, 443;…

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Picton District Tennis Association Annual Melting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 1

Much interest was manifested in the proceedings at the annual meeting of the Picton District Lawn Tennis Association, last week and members are looking forward to another successful season. During the past year the Association spent over £30 in trophies, and yet…

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Cricket

Camden News · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

Interest will be centred in the between Campbelltown and Menangle, Which is to be played on 23rd and 30th April at Campbelltown. At present…

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Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Picton had sonic distinguished golfers on the course on Monday, T. Tanner, of the Lakes club, (who it will be re membered fought out the Anal of the…

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Picton District Tennis Association. Competition Starts on

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 3

With the competitions of the Picton District Tennis Association beginning on Sunday next interest in the contests is becoming keener, and players are…

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Football. "Playing the Man" and Not Game

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 2

If Rugby League is to hold its former popularity with the public of the Berrima District, steps must be taken, says "The Mail", by officials to see that…

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A Simple Tip Tennis Ball Proves. Useful in Small Garage

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 4

Here is a simple tip for those with restricted garage length who wish to stop their car with the tail is close as possible to the garage door to ensure…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Town, St. Patrick's No. I and Mac's View Still in the Lead

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 3

The third round of the Picton District Sealed Handicap Competition was played last Sunday, and Town, St. Patrick's, No. 1, Mac's View remained…

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Picton District Tennis Competition "Grand Tennis, with Flashes of Real Brilliance" Wellington Park in Great Form

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 3

The fourth round of the Picton District Tennis Association Sealed Handicap Competition was played on Sunday last. Most of the courts were a trifle…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 4

After careful consideration and deliberation lasting over two hours, the three judges for the Ada I. Nixon Nixon Memorial competition awarded…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon the second “Kerr Dawson” Cup match of the year was played. The club met Camden team on the Studley Park course…

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Tennis Notes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 3

The last meeting of the executive committee was attended by Misses C. Haddon, A. Dowse, H. Innes, K. Moraghan and S. Bedford Apologies…

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Football Thirlmere to Play Campbelltown

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 3

Thirlmere hopes to put an improved team in the field against Campbelltown on Sunday afternoon next, when the return match between these clubs will be…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon in glorious weather the first qualifying round of the 1938 Club Championship was played. The weather although…

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Football Notes PICTON v. MATRAVILLE

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 3

A great game was witnessed last Sunday, when the local boys tried their skill against Matravillc, a team which is running third in a city competition…

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