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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1959

502 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 21 of 26

Crawford Surprises in Junior Girls’ Tennis

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1959 · page 8

Crawford became the holders of the Sportsman’s Trophy for 1959-60 on Saturday morning, when they caused a surprise by defeating the minor premiers…

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Bowls Notes Queanbeyan Bowlers at Canberra Club’s President’s Day

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1959 · page 8

President H. J. Richardson took along patron, Tom Woodger, Bill Leek and “Snowy” Rogers to represent the club at the Canberra Club's President’s Day on…

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Bowls News

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 October 1959 · page 6

Sixteen pairs lined up for the Wednesday afternoon competition at the Queanbeyan Bowling Club this…

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Associate Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 October 1959 · page 6

In last Tuesday’s we incorrectly stated where Miss H. Wallace had won the choice nine hole net…

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Golf Rules Altered

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1959 · page 6

Alteration in the rules of golf have been approved by the Royal and Ancient Club at ,St. Andrew’s…

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Women’s Bowls News

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1959 · page 6

Despite the unpleasant weather conditions on Saturday afternoon 36 players braved the elements and…

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Six Hour Day Bowls Results

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1959 · page 6

Twenty fours took part in the Six Hour Day competition conducted by the Queanbeyan Bowling Club…

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Big Night Of Boxing At Captain’s Flat

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1959 · page 4

One of the biggest nights of boxing ever in the Southern Tablelands, is expected at Captain’s Flat on Friday…

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Sporting Section Cricket Teams Should Reasonably Strong Competition Commences Next

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 October 1959 · page 6

Queanbeyan cricket teams are expected to again take a leading part in the A.C.T. 1959-60 cricket competitions, to commence next Saturday. Although many players…

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Women’s Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 8

Approximately 30 players took part in the monthly picnic day on Tuesday. Weather conditions were…

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Wednesday Paris Bowls Results

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 8

Sixteen pa[?] contested the Wednesday competition this week only two pairs won their three games…

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Championship Bowls Draw Well Attended

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 8

The Queanbeyan Bowling Club Champion draw on Friday last, was well attended, and no doubt, all present had a most pleasant evening…

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Competition Cricket to Start Tomorrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 6

The A.C.T. 1959-60 cricket competition commences tomorrow in all grades, with Queanbeyan entering one team in each of the three grades…

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All Code Football At Showground Next

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 1

An interesting afternoon, crammed with football of all codes, is promised for Sunday afternoon at the Queanbeyan Showground…

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Sporting Section Good Nominations For Queanbeyan Races

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 8

The Queanbeyan Racing Club has received good nominations for their spring meeting, scheduled for the Acton Racecourse, Canberra, tomorrow. Six races have been set…

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Junior Girls’ Tennis Champs. This Week

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 October 1959 · page 8

On Saturday morning, the Queanbeyan junior Girls Tennis Association championship will commence at…

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Perfect Weather for Feast of Football

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 October 1959 · page 1

With weather conditions near perfect a crowd of approximately 500 attended the international football feast conducted by the Queanbeyan R. S. L. in the…

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Sporting Section Successful Start To New Cricket Season

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 October 1959 · page 8

Queanbeyan clickers had a very promising opening of the 1959-60 season on Saturday and all three teams are in winning positions. Some optimism was held…

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Tag Wrestling And Boxing Tomorrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 October 1959 · page 6

One of the most exciting ring events ever staged in Queanbeyan is expected to be seen…

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Junior Mixed Tennis Comp

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 October 1959 · page 6

On Sunday the final of the Sunday afternoon junior mixed competition was played between the…

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