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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1939

163 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 8 of 9

Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon in delightful weather an eighteen holes stroke handicap was held. The scoring was first-class, Fred. Rider was the…

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Campbelltown Swimming Club. Deputation to Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 3

Two delegates appointed by the newly formed swimmingCclub (Mr. A. C. Mitcherson and Mr. Harrington) waited on the Council in-a deputation…

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Presentation Dance Picton Golf Club

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 4

Untimely showers of rain during the evening on which it had been planned to hold the first open air presentation dance at the…

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Cricket Elderslie v. PICTON

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 3

J. Byrnes wept close to establishing a record in the first innings of the match, Picton v. Elderslie, last Saturday week. He bowled "terribly well,"…

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On the Picton Golf Links Week-end Games

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 2

A brisk north easterly wind made for low scoring over the week-end, and tome excellent scores were returned…

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Diggers Fraternalise at Thirlmere Jovial Night and Picnic Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 4

Thirlmere was enfete on the occasion of the recent visit of 35 members of the N.S.W. Railway and Tramway Returned Sailors…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon in good weather with a strong south-easterly wind, local golfers held an eclectic handicap. The winner was A…

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Carnival Cricket at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 2

The presence of international cricketers, O’Reilly, McCabe, Barnes, Fingleton and Andrews in Campbelltown on Sunday next, will attract a…

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Jolly Cricket Match

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 2

Quite a crowd of onlookers were present to applaud and enjoy the fun at the cricket match in Victor a Park, last Sunday week, when teams…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 2

A galaxy of trophies were provided by the club on Saturday. First, second, third sad fourth paid dividends, and there were…

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Picton Golf Associates Annual Meeting. Optimistic Note Struck

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 4

The Picton Golf Associates held their annual meeting in the School of Arts on November 27. The President (Mrs. E. H. Oakman)…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 11

Bowlers occupied every rink on the local green last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being the most important fixture the Club has had since the…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 14

Last Saturday afternoon a strong north-easterly wind made things pleasant for the local enthusiasts who held an eighteen holes stroke…

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Menangle Swimming Pool

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

AId. Farnsworth brought before the Campbelltown Council on Tuesday night the question of lavatory conveniences at the Menangle Bridge…

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Cricket

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 14

A meeting of the A and B Grade selection committee of the Camden District Cricket Association will be held at Mr. Kelloway’s Refreshment…

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Golf Club's Open Air Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

Members are hoping for a fine night on Friday, when the Golf dub will hold the third of iU series of dances. Last fortnight's dance proved…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

Saturday's four-ball attracted a vary small field, only six pairs taking part. For the first time for quite a while…

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Interesting Cricket Match OLD v. Young. the Game and the Players

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 4

The young fellows of Picton set out on a recent Sunday afternoon to solve the problem of the bald pate, but failed to do so…

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Swimming Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 10

The Woolwash is now becoming more popular than ever, and although not a very hot day last Sunday, no less than 58 motor cans were parked…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 10

Last Saturday afternoon a strong south-easterly wind made conditions pleasant for the choice nine out of eighteen holes stroke handicap…

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