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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1940

159 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 8

'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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On the Picton Golf. Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 2

Both weekend competitions resulted in ties. On Saturday Arthur Vice tied with brother ' Ron in the Par Handicap,, both returning cards of…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman . Sunset Sunday, July 28 S.u Pm

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 2

Sunday last saw the official and of the competition in the 1st division, although I believe there is still a deferred match to play. However, the…

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Picton District Tennis Competition Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman. Surcet: Sunday, August 4, 5.18 p.m

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 3

I have had a very easy time this week That with no letters in the paper to answer and only two matches to visit on Sunday, I've been just about bored…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

Mr. C. N. Hannaford, Patron of the Campbelltown Bowling Club took rink to Fairfield last Saturday afternoon when that Club's official opening…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon warm, Springlike wither prevailed for the 18 holes stroke handicap held. The day was good but strange to say the…

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Picton Golf Associates Committee Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Picton Golf Associates was held, at the clubhouse on Saturday afternoon…

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Notes by Our Tennis Roundsman

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 3

The tennis tournament held on Sat­urday last must take pride in place in my notes this week, as it was a grativing success, both socially and…

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Pict0n District Tennis Competition Buxton Wins Sealed Handicap Secretary's Review Victory to St. Pats No. 1 in Mid-week

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 3

Division 1 of the Sunday Competi-tion and both Divisions of the Ladies' Mid-week have now concluded. The Sunday competition was won by…

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Cricket Presentation

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 5

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Dunk on Saturday evening last members of the Camden Cricket Club met to bid farewell to…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon cold Weather was experienced toy competitors in the Stableford par handicap held. The greens were in excellent…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon warm, springlike weather faced players in the choice nine out of eighteen holes stroke handicap which was decided…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 6

All Members of the Campbelltown District Night Tennis Association are asked to attend the Annual Meeting which is to be held on Monday night…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 3

Poor fields contested the weekend competitions, possibly it was the un [?]aonable heat, combined with the blustery wind which kept members away…

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LAWN TENNIS—Rule No. II. Service Must not be Delivered Until Receiver is Ready

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 3

The server shall not serve until the receiver U ready. If the latter attempts to return the service, he shall be deemed ready. If, however, the…

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Camden District Cricket Association

Camden News · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 2

The following is a copy of the annual report of the Camden District Cricket Association to be placed before the annual meeting on…

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Cricket

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 8

We briefly referred to the Annual Meeting of the Campbelltown District Cricket Club which was held on Wednesday evening of last week, in…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 3

Picton Club's Open Day was much quieter than is usually the case. The customary large programme of events was abandoned this year, and only a…

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About Golf: Calling It Names

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 3

There's music in the language of golf —even if it isn't always swett music. Few golfers of the older school are keen on the idea of numbered irons,…

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Camden District Cricket Association. Annual Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Camden District Cricket Association was held at the Camden Town Hall on Saturday evening last. Prior to the…

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