Football
Footballers are getting an early kick-off this season. On Sunday the new secretary, Mr. Jack McInally, has a senior and junior team coming…
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Sport, 1953
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Braidwood Golf Club Associates
A general meeting of the above was held at the Literary Institute on 16th March. Those present were Mesdames Sherlock (presiding), Garvey…
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The Associates commenced their 1953 season on Saturday, March 28, with an 18 holes stroke event, There was a good field and some very nice…
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“We should encourage, the churches to do work of this kind,” said Ald., M. Donoghoe when she moved that the Municipal Council grant a request by…
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Both Braidwood teams got away to a good start on Sunday, for the 1953 season. The juniors were too good for South Canberra, winning by 15…
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After several aldermen voiced complaints about nuisances arising from the keeping of greyhound dogs, the Municipal Council at its last meeting…
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Turner won the A.C.T. First Grade Cricket Competition final against Queanbeyan at Manuka on Saturday. The last hour of play…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bowls Lionel Kendall Again Club Champion
By defeating Jim Green 32-19 on Sunday morning last, Lionel Kendall emulated the deeds of the old master, Wal Farquhar, by winning…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Braidwood Golf Club Opening Day
Braidwood Golf Club's' opening day for the 1953 season took place in delightful weather, and under ideal conditions on Sunday, last, when there…
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The local footballers, seniors and juniors, got away to a good start on Sunday, when convincing wins were registered at the expense of South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junior Football Annual Group 8 Meeting
The annual meeting was held at Hotel Civic, Canberra, on March 31, Mr. Mick Collins occupied the chair. There was only one nomination for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clinched Claims to Big Tennis Trophy
By winning the men’s open singles championship at the Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club’s Easter tournament for the third time, Max Anderson won out right the Freebody Gold Cup…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket Score of Show Awards by Sheepbreeder and His Wife
An unusual record for Queanbeyan Show—and probably for most other Shows in Australia—was established by Mr. M. L. Armour, well-known Dalton merino breeder, and his wife, when they won a total of 70 champion, first and second awards at last week’s 58th Queanbeyan…
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The best nominations for years have been received for the above races on Saturday next. There will be about 30 horses engaged at the meeting and…
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Tommy Byrnes, former five-eighth and star of the Queanbeyan “Blues,” intends to come back into big football this season…
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Queanbeyan golf associates recently programmed 18 holes v bogey event was declared no competition because of the small field…
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Nerriga cricket team turned on its best performance this season with a splendid win against the well-balanced Wandandian team. After losing the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tennis Tourney Yielded £17
Queanbeyan Branch of the Far West Health Scheme will benefit to the extent of £17 as a result of a ladies tennis tournament held at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Junior Rugby League Good Prizes for Comp. Winners
The Group has arranged a very attractive prize for this year’s junior League competition winner…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Braidwood Races Aerial Bead Wins the Cup
The Braidwood Jockey Club was favoured by the weather gods on Saturday for its second race meeting this year. Brilliant sunshine with a warm…
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