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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Associate Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

After aa interval of some weeks, the associates will commence' their summer's season to-day with a stroke round over 13 holes. This will be the…

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Picton Golf Club's Gay Night New Year Revel

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

A treasure hunt to fill in fill last hours of the old year, and which caused much fun and excitement, was held it the Picton Golf Club house prior…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 8

Last Saturday week local enthusiasts held ain eighteen holes stroke handicap in good weather conditions. The course was in fast condition,…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 3

Holidays over, Picton golfers are tunrning out in great numbers, and the week-end fields were reminiscent of the hey-day of the season…

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Cricket Picton v WARRIORS

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 4

Rain, put a stop to play in the resumed match, Picton v Warriors, on Victoria Park om Saturday afternoon. It their second innings, the visitors…

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Tea Party and a Game of Night Tennis

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 3

Another very pleasant afternoon Us party took place at Ihc Presby[?] Tennis Club's court, when Gordon Fisher was the guest of honour…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon, local players held their first event for the year 1940. It was a choice nine out or eighteen holes stroke handicap. The…

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Golf Dance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 3

Another of the series of most enjoyable open air dances conducted by the Picton Golf Club will take place on Friday night and is being [?]…

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Diggers' Cricket Match

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

A picnic cricket match will be played on Victoria Park next Sunday afternoon between teams representing the Diggers of Goncord and the…

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Swimming Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 8

On the banks, of the Woolwash.. ? Yes, that was the place the cars and lorries numbered 47, and the public attendance was over 250! The…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon cool cloudy weather prevailed for the playing of an eighteen holes Stableford par handicap. The course was in good…

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Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 1

The following team has been selected to represent Picton in a match against a local eleven at Bob 's Range next Saturday:—N. Ray (capt.). A…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

Saturday's Stableford produced excellent [?]. Ted Thornton, with 76, compiled [?] points to tie with Bill Ryan, whose 79,…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon local enthuslasts held an eighteen holes stroke handicap which-was won by T. Munro with a card of 88—18, 70; in second…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

The week-end was one of the few during which no competition golf was played—the weather was too hot and windy for playing…

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Bowls. Pairs Championship. 1st Round

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

A. G. Payten and Marlow, 23 — Cowls and F. Wilkinson .... — 10 H. Wilkinson and Veness, 32 — Bateson and Tripp.... 12…

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Sunday Tin Hare Racing

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

The congregation of motor cars near the paddock where greyhound racing takes place of a Sunday adjoining the Sydney road, is considered…

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Golf Associates

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 3

Mrs. E. Oakman presided at the monthly meeting of the Picton Golf Associates at the School of Arts on Monday night, when a letter was…

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Golf Club Open Air Dances. To the Editor of "The Pic ton Poll."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

Sir,— May we encroach upon yoar valuable space to refute certain rumours, or, rather, definite statements made by' certain people…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

Last week-end local players did not venture out to play the usual competition? owing to the hot weather. The unpleasant Conditions however, should…

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