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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1954

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Football Premiership for Qbn-action

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 3

AFTER LEADING the Queanbeyan Aeton Combine to its second successive first grade premiership in the ACT National Rules football,…

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Grand Tennis in Semi-Final Replay EAST I. Beat West Ii. in Tennis Match

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 3

In a tense closely fought match, East 1 maintained their unbeaten record for the Power Shield tennis competition with a two games win over West 2 in the replayed semi-final on Saturday…

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Tennis Championships

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

Nominations are being received for the 1954 Resident Tennis Championships which will commence on Saturday, October 10…

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Braidwood Golf Club

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 2

On Sunday the Club organised a day to raise funds for Legacy. There was a full attendance of Braidwood members, the first time this year, as well…

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Cricket Practice

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

Waratah Cricket Club has reformed. in preparation for the forthcoming season. This club will conduct its first…

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Tennis Court Project

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 3

To provide for further activity by young folk, the Salvation Army in Queanbeyan will build a tennis. court at the rear of its Morrissett…

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Power Shield Tennis Final

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

East I. are strongly favored to beat Park I in the final of the Power Tennis Shield competition TO be played at the Park tomorrow…

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Won Golf Club’s Foursome Tiltle

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

The Queanbeyan Golf Club’s mixed foursomes championship on Sunday was won by R. Woodbridge and Mrs.: P. .May with 76…

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Football Match Here on

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 2

The football season is almost at an end so far as the Braidwood district is concerned, and it seems unlikely that there will be any matches this season…

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Club Urges Formation of Tennis Assn

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

A tennis association was “'very necessary ” in Queanbeyan the secretary of Christ Church tennis club told a general meeting of the…

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Tennis Dance Successful Function at Charley's Forest

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

The dance in aid of the Charley's Forest Tennis Club, organised by Messrs. Chesley Hush and Athol Webb and held on Saturday, 4th September…

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FOOTBALL McCONKEY Cup Goes to Bodalla

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 3

After a dour struggle on Sunday last on the recreation ground Braidwood League reserves were beaten in the last 10 minutes of the game by the…

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Junior Residents’ Tennis Championships Peter Sutton and Kay Blundell Were Outstanding

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

Peter Sutton won his second consecutive junior resident singles title on Sunday by defeating Rex Wiggins in three sets 7/9, 6/2, 6/1. Most successful junior in the…

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Hopes for Home Ground Players Prepare For Coming Cricket Season

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 5

Queanbeyan District Cricket Club is preparing for the forthcoming season which is due to commence on October 9. It hopes to have the turf pitch in the…

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Southern District Swimming

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 3

Mr. J. Brophy was re-elected president of the Southern District Amateur Swimming Association for his sixth term at…

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Tennis Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 3

There will a general meeting of the Park Tennis Club at the Park pavilion tomorrow, night…

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Win to Newly Formed Rugby Union Team

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 3

The newly-formed Queanbeyan Rugby Union team scored a run-away 25 to 3 win against Yeoval at Northbourne Oval on Saturday…

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Greyhound Racing Four Favorites Punters

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 3

Four outright favorites were first past the post at the grey hound races conducted by the Queanbeyan and District C[?]…

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Junior Tennis Coaching Classes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 5

Times for junior tennis coaching classes at Queanbeyan Park courts tomorrow (Saturday) :— 9.30 a.m.—Kathleen Barrett. Kay…

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Cricket Practice Commences In Q’bn Tomorrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 5

The Queanbeyan Cricket Club will commence practice tomorrow, Saturday, on the Waratahs ground in the Oak[?] Estate, at 2 p.m…

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