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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1953

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University Win Rugby Union 25-11

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 4

After a very open game University of Technology defeated Ingleburn 25 points to 11 in the Rugby Union match played at Ingleburn oval on Saturday last. It had been a very even…

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Tennis Warradale Minor Premiers M. Clissold Loses Singles

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 6

In the concluding matches of the second round of the winter mixed competition played last Saturday…

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Golf Notes Pennant Match

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 1

At the two previous Pennant matches the Camden team had failed to appear, causing great inconvenience to the host club…

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Saturday Bowls Abandoned Club's Respect for Late Member

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 8

Club activities stopped last Saturday as a mark of respect for club-mate Fred Hannett who passed away suddenly on Thursday afternoon. Fred was a good club member…

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Football Sensation at Camden Bargo Team Walk Off Field After Dispute

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 5

In the Rugby League football match between Bargo and Camden, played at Camden last Sunday, a sensation was caused when Bargo players walked off the field in protest of the referee…

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News From the Oaks Rugby League

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 10

Three games were played at The Oaks last Sunday in ideal football weather. THIRD GRADE…

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Bowlers Display Talent Three Bowls Competition

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 2

Three games were played during the afternoon, some great ends were set up and on many occasions the players showed great ability. Ray Reilly and his team…

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Colourful Scene at Studley Park Golf Links

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 4

Saturday's open mixed four ball best ball stableford competition attracted entries from Picton,…

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Bowls High Standard of Play in Pairs Club Pairs

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 3

From an unbiased point of view I would say that this game was one of the keenest during the day's…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 3

The final 10,000 metres (6½ miles) round of the Inter-club Cross Country competition decided at the…

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Bowls

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 10

Social matches played on Saturday last resulted:— Chipman, Lowe, Chernich 20 v. Kidson, Schleibs,…

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Golf Notes

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 5

The A Grade team played Dunheved at Richmond on Sunday last in the last match of the season and by…

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Tennis Association Meets

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 2

The Campbelltown District Night Tennis Association executive held their final meeting for the current…

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Rugby Union Ingleburn Defeated 13-6 at Concord

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 1

In another round of the Kentwell Cup competition on Saturday, Ingleburn were beaten by Briars at Rothwell Park,…

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Ingleburn Tennis Club Election Of Officers

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 3

At the meeting held in the club rooms of the Tennis Club last week the following members were elected to office…

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Tennis Closely Fought Semi-finals Mixed Competition

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 10

For the third successive week perfect weather prevailed for the competition and championship matches…

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Football Judiciary to Deal with Incidents Club Executives, Referee Cited

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 1

On Monday next, 27th July, a general meeting will be held at Bargo to allocate the grounds for the semi-finals of the Group 6 Rugby League Competition…

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Rugby League. Bargo Defeated by Moss Vale

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1953 · page 10

Bargo were defeated by Moss Vale at Bowral last Sunday 19-4, Much of the credit of this win must go to Moss…

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Bowls Club Championship Semi-final Decided

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1953 · page 5

In the semi-final of the Club Championship, played last Saturday, Jim Fraser defeated Fred Wherritt 31 to 19. Fred got away to a good start…

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Golf Associates in Trophy Event

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1953 · page 6

The long awaited Hanrahan Trophy event was played last Saturday. More associates joined in than on the two previous…

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