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Sport, 1953

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School Tennis Courts to Be Opened on Nov. 5

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 3

The Headmaster of the Berry Public School, Mr. S. E. Mallett, told the P. and C. Association’s meeting on Tuesday night last,…

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Associates’ Golf

The Bega District News · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 2

Saturday’s event, an 18 holes versus par, Miss Heffernan won, with a score of one up, from Mrs. Ayres and Mrs. Brodie, who were…

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Candelo-K’ruka Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 11

First rounds of the championships played over 27 holes on Sunday last resulted as follows: A grade, L. H. Collins 110; R…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 2

During the week-end the important portent work of the construction of the ditches has gone on and at least one-fourth of the pob has…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 2

Although a good representation of Berry golfers did not figure in the prize list at Nereena open day on Sunday last, all…

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Bega Associates’ Golf

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 2

With the continuance of warm weather and the counter attractions of the beach, the numbers for the week-end competitions…

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Bega Golf Club

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 11

On Saturday last the members played an IS holes strak[?] competition. This was won by a visitor from Naroma, Bill…

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Trot Season Promising Good Fields, Racing At First Meeting

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 11

A good season would appear to be ahead of the Bega Trotting Club, judging by the good fiekls, reasonable attendance, and the good times recorded in the reacing at the opening meeting, on the…

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Rain Affects Weekend I Cricket Bega No. 1 Team Was In Good Position

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 11

Both matches in which the Bega Cricket teams were involved last weekend were affected by rain, and both resulted in draws. The No. 1 team was particularly unlucky, having compiled the…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

The [?] committee. Messrs Stewa[?].But Barding and Cool, with then song of helpers last week- end, completed…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

The final of the club championship proved an interesting match at the Berry golf course, on Sunday last, by reason of the…

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Associates’ Golf

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 11

With the course in excellent playing condition after the recent showers, good scores were prevalent on Saturday last…

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Bega Golf Club

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 12

On Saturday last the members played an 18 Boles Stable-ford, and this was won by Ray Riseborough with 37 points…

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Bowlers To Try Cricket

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 3

On Saturday next, a team from the Bega Cricket Club will take the field against a side from the Bega Bowling Club, at the Bega…

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Bega Cricket Teams To Clash

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 3

The long-awaited cricket match between Bega’s two teams will take place on the Bega Sportsground on Sunday…

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Bega Cricket Teams Win Matches Batsmen Reach Form At Right Moment

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 11

Both of Bega’s cricket teams enjoyed victories last weekend, due to several batsmen reaching top form at the right time, and the No. 1 team won its match against…

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Fine Ch’ship Golf At Candelo-K. L. H. Collins Turns In 219 For 54 Holes

The Bega District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 9

With the magnificent total of 219 for 54 holes, L. H. Collins won the Candelo-Kameruka Golf Club’s championship on Sunday last. His rounds for the first day…

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Weather Favours Bega Races Season Shows Promise Of Success

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 7

The Bega Jockey Club had wonderful weather for its opening meeting of the 1953-54 racing season, on the Bega Racecourse last Saturday, and, although the fields were…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 4

Despite the very hot day on Sunday, there was a good field of golfers to contest the Waddell trophy, which was played…

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Night Tennis Opening of Public School Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 2

A beautiful night greeted the headmaster, Mr. S. E. Mallett, to balance the disappointing experience when the date had to…

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