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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1948

206 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 10 of 11

Bowls Campbelltown Visit Picton

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 2

On Sunday last four "fours" from Campbelltown paid a visit to Picton. The day was very windy and the green very fast…

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Fatal Accident at Oaks Races Jockey Killed

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 1

The Oaks Race Meeting on Saturday last was marred by an accident when Jockey Ronald Goodwin, 23…

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Bowls Match Against Camden

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 3

Last Saturday four, "fours" from Picton went to Camden to compete in the Camden Trophy tournament. The green had been…

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CYCLING. Track Racing Begins

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 4

Saturday last the Bargo Cycle Club held their first track races on the Sports Ground, before a record…

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New President For Picton Golf Club

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 1

At the meeting of the Picton Golf Club held at St. Anthony's School last Monday night, Mr. Stan Lean…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 November 1948 · page 3

Last Saturday a strong field contested the competition which was won by Father Fahy with a nett 47…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 6

A good rollup on Saturday to give our visitors an interesting afternoon's golf was a heartening sight and I must say, thanks…

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BOWLS Guinery Trophy Match

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 6

Four "fours" from Picton visited Campbelltown on Sunday, last and played a most enjoyable game of bowls but were…

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Tennis Tournament in aid of Carnival

Camden News · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 2

A successful tennis tournament was held last Saturday in aid of Camden Rotary Club's carnival day on Tuesday, 30th November…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 5

Last weekend the full 18 holes were played so as to allow members to put in three cards for handicapping purposes. Most…

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Bowls Visit to Moss Vale

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 3

Eighteen Picton Bowlers made, the trip to Moss Vale on Sunday to indulge in a game of bowls. The weather was perfect for…

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Bowls

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 4

Sunday next will be a busy day for Picton Bowling Club. Four "fours" from Moss Vale will be visiting Picton and three…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 4

On Saturday a stapleford was conducted and Billy Bollard scored 28 points. Next Sunday a stroke…

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Tahmoor Cricket

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 5

Buxton defeated Tahmoor outright in the match which was concluded on Saturday last, on Buxton ground, in the…

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Fielding Marrs Home Side's Display CRICKET

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 6

The strongest C grade team to appear this season wet Mt. Hunter at Picton last Saturday. However, missed chances…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 2 December 1948 · page 12

Well folks Thursday night last proved to be the most successful night we have had this season, everything went off smoothly thanks to…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 5

During the weekend's play, Ken Lean scored a double. On Saturday he played good golf in playing to his handicap…

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Bowls

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 8

On Sunday, December 5th, local bowlers had the satisfaction of seeing the green filled to capacity. Picton members were…

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Golf

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 8

Over the weekend, although the weather was a trifle hot, a good roll up was observed on both days. The competition…

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Tennis

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 4

The ladies' mid-week competition proved very interesting indeed with two teams, Town 1 and Joliette, gaining the same…

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