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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1940

159 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 5 of 8

Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon perfect weather prevailed for the eighteen holes Stableford par event. decided, the Winner was A. A. Hyman whose…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

There must have been something in the air to induce laziness on Sunday, as there was not one match fully completed. This was due, no doubt, to the…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

Mr. H. W. Brown well-known ex-Campbelltown bowler brought two strong Mosman links to Campbelltown last Sunday. The visitors had a…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon in cold windy Weather the local team were defeated in their first “Kerr-Dawson'” Gup match of the 1940 season. The…

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Football

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

C’est la guerre! Reduced manpower was the cause of the blue and gold’s collapse last Sunday in defending their stronghold on the…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 3

Saturday's Mixed Four-ball for which a draw was made for partners, produced particularly good scoring. Mrs. Bousfield, partnered by W. Ryan,…

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Tennis Notes

Camden News · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 5

The executive committee of the Camden District Tennis Association met last night (Wednesday) to consider matters in connection with the…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon in good Weather conditions local players competed in an eighteen holes Stableford bar handicap. In conjunction with…

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Night Tennis Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

The Committee of the Campbelltown District Night Tennis Association wishes to remind all members that the first Annual Ball will be…

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Golf Club's War Effort

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

The competition, afternoon, held by the Picton Golf Club on the King's Birthday, realised the sum of £14/13/6, which will be forwarded to the…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

Last Saturday afternoon rather cold, windy weather prevailed for the four ball best ball par handicap. The course was in splendid condition,…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 July 1940 · page 3

Bert Oakman continued his run of good scores by winning the par handicap or Saturday with 1 up. Ted Thornton was close behind with square…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman. Sunset: Sunday, July 7.—4.59 p.m

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 July 1940 · page 3

[?] Sunday last there were only two matches played, and consequently had an easy day, for which 1 was duly thankful, as when I had finished the…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon in perfect Weather, the first eighteen holes of the “President’s” Trophy was played, The competition is over 36 holes—the…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

Last Saturday saw the final of the Camden District Tennis Association's Winter Competition. The winners apant from Reserve B Grade, where…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon a combined rink of delegates to the Southern Tablelands Bowling Associations’ Annual Meeting from Moss Vale and…

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Tennis Club Ball

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 5

What with the elaborate preparations undertaken by the Campbelltown District, Night Tennis Association for their 1st Annual Ball which…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 3

Good scoring was a feature of the week-end play. A strorg and tricky wind made conditions difficult, but many players made light of it and…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman. Sunset: Sunday, July 21, 5.8 p.m

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 3

Well my dear readers, how are you all this week? You will, no doubt, be pleased to learn that my attack of lembago was nothing less than a mild…

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'A' Grade Tennis Players. (To The Editor of "The Picton Post")

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 3

Sir,—I crave space in our news paper to answer the challenge thrown out by the ex-secretary of the local Tere is Association (Mr. Sidney W…

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