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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1953

501 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 10 of 26

Golf First Hound of Lack Cup a Win For E. Brown

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 May 1953 · page 5

After a week of inclement weather members on Saturday last turned out in full force to enjoy a good day’s…

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Bowls Club Championships

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 5

Three games in our club championships were played last week-end. Scores were:— Pairs: H. Crakanthorp and F…

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Rugby League Camden Defeats Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 9

After a hard, close tussle at Victoria Park on Sunday after-noon, Camden defeated Picton by 17 points to 15 in the first…

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Golf Notes Forthcoming Events

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 7

Western and North-Westera District Championship to be held at Dubbo 16th-17th May; Special Trophy Day, 23rd May; Pennant…

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Rugby League Bargo Defeated 18-2

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 8

Bargo played Robertson-Burrawang in a group competition match at The Oaks last Sunday and were badly beaten…

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Football Has Big Following

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 5

Keen enthusiasm towards the popular game of Rugby League is maintained at a high level by followers of the code…

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Football Knockout Competition Planned For Coronation Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 1

The secretary of Bargo Bush Nursing Association Centre, Mr. F. R. Greentree, has advised that the annual…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 8

A stroke competition in conjunction with the monthly pewter was played at Studley Park on…

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Football Has Big Following

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 10

Keen enthusiasm towards the popular game of Rugby League is maintained at a high level by followers of the code…

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News From the Oaks Football

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 7

Owing to a misunderstanding as to starting times, The Oaks 2nd grade took the field against Bargo…

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High Ranking for Campbelltown Junior Tennis Player

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 11

Rankings of the State junior players was announced during the week. Campbelltown champion Neil Gibson, was placed No. 10 in the boys' group. These rankings were made on performances in a…

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"Big" Bowls at Local Green State Finals Decided Honour For Club

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 10

Under perfect weather conditions last Saturday the State Singles Finals, Country Singles Final, Country Fours Semi-finals and Finals, and the Metropolitan Fours Final of the N.S.W. Bowling…

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Football Camden Close to Defeat 17 - 15 Win Against Picton

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 2

Camden first grade side may have been a bit lucky to get up in the last five minutes to defeat Picton by 17 points to 15 last Sunday. The game was played…

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Rugby Union Ingleburn Beaten After Close Game

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 1

On Saturday, 9th May, Ingleburn played Western Suburbs at Ashfield Park and were beaten by 12 points to…

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Rugby League Good Games at Bowral with Moss Vale Big Match Ends in Darkness

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 8

Campbelltown journeyed to Bowral on Sunday last, where the three grades played Moss Vale, the venue being taken from Moss Vale owing to the home ground being under renovation. Some…

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Tennis Inter-district Teams Announced Egsons Beat Springcreek in A2

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 2

Teams to represent the Southern Districts Tennis Association in this year’s inter-district matches have been announced, and are as follows. The seedings have not yet been made…

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Bowls "Picton Post" Trophy

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 4

Two games in our Sunday Trophy competition were played last week-end. Camden on Saturday…

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Rugby League Bargo Defeats Bowral

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 9

At Bargo Sports Ground on Sunday last, both the first and reserve grade teams showed vast improvement on recent…

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Football Picton Successful at Mittagong Both Grades Score Decisive Wins

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 8

The large crowd which attended the Mittagong football ground on Sunday last saw the visitors defeat the home teams in decisive wins. Picton first graders showed their superiority by defeating…

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Keen Contests in Week-end Bowls

Camden News · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 2

Keen contests resulted from games played at Camden rink at the week-end and many interesting finishes were witnessed. CLUB SINGLES—MAJOR…

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