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Sport, 1955

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Kogarah Diggers' Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 9

Results:--Cox-Bonham trophy: A grade, W. Flaus; B grade, Freddy McKay. Club competitions: A grade, J…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 12

Wednesday afternoon pairs competition: Bowlers from other clubs are invited to come along any Wednesday and play in this popular competition…

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St. George Boys' Cricket Association

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 6

The above association's annual meeting will be held at the Kogarah School of Arts on July 27, at 7.45. At this meeting nominations of teams will…

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St. Marys R.L. Football Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 6

On Sunday, before one of the biggest crowds seen on the park for years the Greens played Penrith…

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District Tennis N.d.t.a. Competitions

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 3

The N.D.T.A s winter competitions are quickly drawing to a close. Only two series of matches remain to be played, with the…

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Rugby League League Leaders Meet on Sunday St. George Confident of Defeating Newtown at Henson Park

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 8

The clash between Rugby League leaders, St. George and Newtown, this Sunday, is expected to attract one of the biggest crowds ever to attend a football match at Henson Parle, Marrickville. It is an important match for both teams. St. George is now one point ahead of Newtown but should it…

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Football Flashes. Winger Stars in President Cup Win St. George Outclassed Canterbury in Semi-final

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 8

18-year-old Ian Wakeham was the star player in St. George's runaway win of 26 points to 5 against Canters bury in the semi-final of the…

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St. George. Athletic Club

The St George Call · Thursday 21 July 1955 · page 8

Last Saturday the club journeyed to Randwick racecourse, where the 10 mile track championship was held. Apologies for the non-appearance…

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Rugby League Cabramatta v. CAMPBELLTOWN

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 7

Cabra registered a good win in Reserve grade when they defeated Compbelltown 27 points to 4. Andrews was responsible for…

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Racing Driver Killed Overseas

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 1

An Australian-born racing car driver, killed recently in Great Britain, was a former Parramatta businessman. The dead man was John…

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Combined High Schools Football

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 11

Combined High Schools held trial Rugby Union games recently to select representative teams (1st and…

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Rugby League Guildford Club. Guildford v. Mount Pritchard

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 6

A Reserve Grade—Play opened at Mount Pritchard at a last rate with Mounts immediately on the attack. Guildford…

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Rosedale Cricket Club Annual Meeting

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 13

The annual meeting of Rosedale Cricket Club was held at Mr. Frank O'Neill's residence last Friday night, and attracted more…

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All School Carnival 1955 New Junior Football Movement

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 16
Also in The Broadcaster

Sportsmasters from practically all schools on the southern and western line were unanimous in their praise of the all schools…

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Australian Football Southern Districts Junior and School Association Week-end Sensational

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 6

The Fairfield Swans and Fairfield Centrals game resulted in a draw, which has set the association a problem. Cabra-Vale…

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St. George Junior Rugby Football League

The St George Call · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 5

President's Cup competition is over and St. George unfortunately was defeated by Eastern Suburbs in the final. Easts played good football…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 1

The club medal was played for on Saturday, resulting in a tie between W. Wright and W. Haining, each with 65 net. Wright's…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 8

The annual Bowlers v. Golfers match played on the local green on Sunday proved a very happy and enjoyable experience for all…

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Penrith Football Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 8

Penrith "A" team scored a narrow win over Seven Hills in the district competition, at St. Marys, on Sunday…

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