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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1969

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Rugby Union Whites won trial against Ainslie

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 April 1969 · page 6

At Taylor Park on Saturday, Queanbeyan scored two good wins over Ainslie in the first official trials of the season…

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Sporting section GOLF Hole-in-one highlights 2nd division pennants

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 April 1969 · page 8

A hole-in-one at the 10th by Fairbairn golfer, M. Tregilgas, highlighted the second: round of the STDGA second division pennants, played at Queanbeyan on Sunday. His shot on the 157 yard…

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Rain marred cricket Queanbeyan down in both finals

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 April 1969 · page 5

The finals of the ACT cricket competition at the weekend were marred by the weather. Queanbeyan was defeated in both the second and third grade…

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Golf Club Indoor Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 April 1969 · page 4

The mixed competition last Friday night was won by A. Walters and G. Sullivan defeating L…

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Women’s Bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 April 1969 · page 3

Weather conditions were Ideal for picnic day on Tuesday Played over 24 ends, the winners with…

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Cricket Award March 8

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 April 1969 · page 4

THREE POINTS Mel Johnson tried himself out as a bowler against Woden and. his 7-17 in which he…

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Many new players in Groups 16-19 team Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 April 1969 · page 6

Combined Groups 16-19 are bringing a strong team to Queanbeyan for the annual clash with Zone 2 representative team at the Seiffert Sportsground on Sunday afternoon. In the match leading up…

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Defending champion out of tennis Keyes unable to play

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 April 1969 · page 6

The late wit drawal yesterday of defending Eden-Monaro…

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Bowls Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 April 1969 · page 3

Queanbeyan Bowling Club conducted a vary successful tournament over the Easter weekend,…

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Junior Cricket

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 April 1969 · page 6

Two end of the year functions to be held for junior cricketers have been finalised and details…

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Sydney Player Too Strong Tennis Kevin Figg’s fifth Eden-Monaro title

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 April 1969 · page 6

Popular Sydney competition player Kevin Figg won his fifth Eden-Monaro singles title at Queanbeyan yesterday when he comfortably defeated Canberra’s M. Kenny in straight sets in the final…

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golf club indoor bowls

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 4

The mixed competition held last Thursday night resulted in a win for Ron Caldwell and Mrs. E…

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Associates’ golf

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 6

Easter Saturday’s field for the choice nine holes competition was quite small…

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Night tennis (Contributed)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 10

Semi-finals of the ladies’ night tennis competition will he played at the Park Courts this Monday…

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Leagues’ Club golf dub

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 10

The introduction of a golf club within the club is a new facet of activities at Queanbeyan…

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Swimming Club scheme Aim to raise standards

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 4

Queanbeyan Leagues’ Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club is considering helping its members by the introduction of winter training sessions at the…

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Whites boosted chances for 1969 Rugby Union

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 10

Queanbeyan Whites boasted their premiership chances when they won the annual seven-a-side knockout at Griffith Oval last Saturday…

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Blues gain top English forward Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 10

An English forward who former Test player, Brian Briggs says is far too good to play Molonglo Shield, is expected to turn out soon with Queanbeyan Blues…

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Sporting Section Monaro team intact for Tamworth clash Rugby League

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 6

Members of the Monaro division Rugby League team, which will assemble in Queanbeyan tomorrow, have all reported for Sunday’s clash with Northern Division at Tamworth. Both the Monaro senior…

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Sporting Section Ladies’ Day at Queanbeyan Fashion Stakes to local highlight local races

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 April 1969 · page 10

Tomorrow is Ladies’ Day at Queanbeyan races and highlights of the afternoon will he the fashion stakes — both on the track and off. Queanbeyan Racing Club…

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