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Sport, 1955

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Springwood Golf

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 8

On Saturday, January 30, a mixed competition (par event) was won by Mrs. Hart and Mr. Collie, 4 up. with Mr. Wilson…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 4

Last Saturday's stabietora event was won in good style by the consistent D. Paskin, with 40 points—a sterling effort…

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St. Marys Women's Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 5

Two rinks will play a social game against Auburn, at home on February 10, with play to commence at 1 p.m. The…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 8

District championship elimination events provided some excellent bowling on the local green last week-end…

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Cricket Quiz

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 6

Last Week's Question: Is it sufficient if part of the batsman's foot is grounded on the popping crease for him to be…

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World's Greatest Racing Rider

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 5

Geoff Duke. O.B.E., British road racing star, world's No. 1 exponent of high-speed motor cycle road racing, will race his…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 8

Draw for next week in the St. Marys night tennis competition is as follows:—Craddock's Court: Feb. 7th,…

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Tennis Win for Victoria

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 February 1955 · page 8

South Judean Tennis Club (Melbourne) defeated Hakoah Sydney by 10 games in the Interstate…

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N.S.W. Jewish Swimming Championships Fast Times Expected

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 February 1955 · page 8

The Judean Swimming Club, under the auspices of J.A.S.A., will conduct this year’s Jewish swimming championships at Coogee Acquarium. This was announced by Michael…

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Jewish Sport Review Cricket Wins to Judeans and Maccabeans Closest Jacobs Shield Competition Ever

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 February 1955 · page 8

Close wins were recorded by both Judeans and Maccabeans in the one day matches played last Sunday. Judeans now share top place with the ‘Y’ after defeating them by 7 runs, whilst…

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Granville Bowls

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 13

Anniversary day progressive tournament was played by 56 members of the Granville Bowling Club…

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Wallacia Golf Club

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 11

Ideal conditions were the order of the day for the opening of the 1955 season for the club last Saturday…

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Parramatta - Ganville Tennis Assoc Saturday Afternoon Mixed, 12/2/55 Combined a Grade; Competition Draw

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 14

Division (1), The Avenue 0-7 v. Avon Lea 2-12 to linish. Avon Lea 4-36 v. The Avenue 3-28 to finish, both…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1955 · page 5

Last Saturday's Stableford event at Leonay was won by R. Dukes (38 points), from T. Sheens (37)…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1955 · page 1

Penrith scored an easy win against Richmond in Division I. of the N.D.B.A. pennants on Saturday, Penrith were up in…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1955 · page 8

The Anniversary Day holiday combined with the wet weather to curtail the night tennis activities last week, only nine…

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Night Tennis N.D.T.A. COMPETITION

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1955 · page 7

The Reserve Grade division of the N.D.T.A. night tennis competitions will be completed this week, except for the playing off…

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Table Tennis J.y.c. Table Tennis Cup

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 8

The annual knock-out teams competition for the Jewish Youth Council Cup will be held this year at Sydney University on March 6. The cup is at present held…

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Jewish Sport Review Cricket Bowlers Take Honours “Y” Dismissed for 36

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 8

Maccabeans caused the biggest surprise of the season last Sunday when they dismissed the leaders, Y.M.H.A., for 36 runs. Fast bowlers Ivor Bitel, 4-15, and L. Sharpe, 4-17, were mainly…

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Army Cricket New Zealand Ordnance Team Visits Australia

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 16 February 1955 · page 3

On Saturday, February 5. 16 members of the Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps arrived in Sydney on the Manow[?]…

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