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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1961

664 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 27 of 34

Cricket Teams Again Weakened

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 October 1961 · page 8

Although some players not available for the first round, return to the game tomorrow, Queanbeyan cricket teams will again be below strength…

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Sporting Section Night Tennis On Tuesday Night

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 October 1961 · page 8

The Queanbeyan Night Tennis competition commences next Tuesday night, October 24, with the opening round being played in the “C” Division…

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Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 8

Queanbeyan Bowling Club Championships get under way next weekend and following is the draw for Sunday next,…

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Associate Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 3

The final monthly medal competition for the 1961 season on was won on Saturday by Mrs. Cassie Mclnnes, with…

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Junior Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 8

Queanbeyan Under 16 junior cricketers are in a good position in their match against Manuka…

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Golf Small Fields at Weekend

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 4

Small fields competed in competitions conducted at the Queanbeyan Golf Club over the weekend…

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Cricket Thirds in Winning Position

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 4

Queanbeyan third grade bowler, Brian Moor routed [?]-Yarralumla in the first day’s play in the…

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Sporting Section Cricket: Queanbeyan Surprises In Clash With Leaders

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 8

Both Queanbeyan first and second grade cricket elevens put up good performances on Saturday despite weakened teams and last minute changes in the respective sides. In the first grade match…

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Social Cricket Leagues Club Too Good For Moore’s XI

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 4

The Queanbeyan Leagues’ Club gained, a first innings win by 34 runs over Jason Moore’s XI, at the Oakes…

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St Gregory’s Take Out Three Athletic Trophies

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 October 1961 · page 4

St. Gregory’s. Queanbeyan, proved outstanding at the Combined Catholic Primary Schools athletics carnival at Manuka on Sunday…

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Women’s Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 4

Despite the windy conditions prevailing on Tuesday afternoon, 37 players took part in the social play,…

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Cricket Prospects

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 8

Queanbeyan’s chances in the second round of the A.C.T. cricket competitions appear much brighter for the second…

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Junior Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 8

The junior, cricket competitions continue tomorrow morning with all three Queanbeyan teams travelling…

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GOLF Mixed Foursome Championships

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 4

The Queanbeyan Golf Club Foursomes championships will be contested next Sunday afternoon…

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Rugby League Trophies To Be Presented

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 4

Queanbeyan United District Rugby League Club will hold its annual presentation night and social in…

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Night Tennis Competition Results

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 2

A most exciting finish climaxed the first round in “C” grade on Tuesday night when Tourist, narrowly defeated…

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CRICKET Rovers Score Crashing Win Over Wombats

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 3

Queanbeyan Rovers scored a crushing win over Williamsdale Wombats, in a social cricket match…

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Sporting Section Rain Benefits Track For Tomorrow’s Races

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 8

Providing the fine weather continues, Queanbeyan Racecourse should be in first class condition for the Spring meeting of the Queanbeyan Club, to be held tomorrow. The rain earlier this week…

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Juniors Do Well In Handicap Athletics

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 8

Last Saturday saw the first of the handicap athletic meetings, at which a number of Queanbeyan juvenile and sub-junior members competed…

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Associate Golf

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1961 · page 4

The golf associates played an enjoyable 12 holes novelty competition on Saturday last…

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