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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1947

200 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 7 of 10

Table Tennis Topics

Camden News · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 6

Well, here we are again with a little bit of news and a little bit of fun. Unfortunately we have been getting mixed up with the District…

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Football. Bowral Group Premiers

Camden News · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 7

Bowral A team led by Test player N. Mulligan won Group Six Premiership at Moss Vale on Sunday when they defeated…

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Picton Golf Course Opened First Competition Match

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

On Sunday last the opening day of the course was held. The stroke event was won by Stan Lean and Twemlow who tied with a nett Score…

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Football. Bowral Wins Premiership a Stirring Game

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

At Moss Vale on Sunday last Bowral defeated Campbelltown in the Group Six premiership by 13 points to 10…

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Tennis Final Results in Draw Match To Be Replayed

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 5

Quite a good crowd turned out on Sunday to watch play in the final of the competition. The match which ended in a draw…

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Golf—

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 3

A stroke handicap was played on Saturday last and the leading scores were as follows:— J. Payten, 88—17, 71…

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Football—

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 4

The final match of the competition of Group Six between Campbelltown A Grade, Northern Zone premiers and Bowral A, Southern Zone…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 3

Excellent weather favoured competitors in the second round of the Camden Golf Club championships last Saturday. At the end of the…

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FOOTBALL. Camden Regain Gold Cup

Camden News · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 9

Football followers were treated to a delightful display of football at Campbelltown on Sunday when Camden regained the Lack-Dawson…

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Picton Play Draw Sommers Cup Match at Bowral Football

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

Now that the competition for the year is over, Clubs are turning their attention to challenge cup football. On Sunday last the Picton team journeyed to Bowral to play for the Sommers…

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ASS'N 1 Team Wins Tennis Final Thrilling Match Finishes Comp

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 3

Played on Town No. 1 Court the Final of the Sunday Competition resulted in a win for As-sociation No. 1 team. Still maintaining good form this team who have done everything…

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Football

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 8

Notwithstanding the football season is gradually drawing to a close the interest is still well sustained seeing the large attendance that…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 8

With one round of the Camden Golf Club Championship to be played Claude Whitfield is still the leader with a total of 246. Fred…

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Cheap Swimming Baths

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 6

A revolutionary plan for swimming pool construction, which it is claimed will cut costs by over 50 per cent, comes from Temora…

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Tennis Notes

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 3

Officials on Sunday morning after inspecting the courts which were still very wet after the heavy rain on Saturday night called all…

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Campbelltown Win Final of Reserve Grade Football

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 4

At Victoria Park on Sunday last before a poor crowd Campbelltown Reserves defeated St. Anthonys in the final of the…

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The Fifth Column From the Oaks Football

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 5

Last Sunday The Oaks-Burragorang football team travelled to Thirlmere to play a challenge match. A good game ensued and…

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Football. Camden Hold Day Cup. Bowral Beaten 13 Nil

Camden News · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 8

Camden registered a stylish victory over Bowral (Group Premiers,) in a match for the Norman Day Cup at Camden on Sunday,…

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Picton District Cricket Club General Meeting Held Last Monday Night

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 2

A good attendance marked the annual meeting of the Picton District Cricket Club held last Monday at the School of Arts, Picton, the…

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GOLF. Claude Whitfield Local Champion For 1947

Camden News · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 8

With a total of 331 for 72 holes, Claude Whitfield won Camden Golf Club's Club Championship for 1947. His individual rounds were 80, 81,…

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