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Sport, 1956

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Swimming Instruction In Schools

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 4

Mrs. E. G. Dunn, deputy mistress, of the Girls' Department of Penrith Public School, is attending a School of Method at…

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Rugby League Football St. George Warming Up Defeated Canterbury 21-11 in Final Trial

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 7

After being held to 6-all at half- time, the St. George first grade team turned on an improved display in the second half of the trial match against canterbury-Bankstown Oval last Sunday to win by 21 points to 11. The high powered football…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 8

Once again last weekend, conditions were very unpleasant on the Leonay circuit, 12 holes only being playable. Members…

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Bexley Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 6

Last week-end members were jubilant, for the second nine holes were re-opened for play. Although coursec onditions…

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Francis Drake Bowls Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 10

Our No. 4 pennant team In the first round of the sectional winners finished on top, defeating Pratten Park 93-83. The…

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Rowing Nepean Victory at Riverview Regatta (By Convair)

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

Nepean's Junior Four scored a convincing win in their event at the Riverview Regatta, on the Lane Cove, last Saturday…

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Bowls Penrith Wins Blue Pennant

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

Penrith Club won its first blue pennant on Saturday, when it finished on top in the "A" division of the N.D.B.A. competition…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 10

Minor singles: On Saturday afternoon last some excellent play was seen in this competition. Ken Richardson, who was…

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Kogarah Diggers Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 6

Kel Brewster-Mery Bradshaw trophy: A grade, L. Doney (2217) 35 points; B grade, J. Gough (3023) 38…

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White City Tennis Exhibition

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

Tennis fans will have the opportunity of witnessing at least two major fixtures on the championship courts at White…

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Football Penrith Club Trials

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 8

Penrith Club was very fortunate to be able to conclude its series of trials on Sunday opposed to such strong teams as those…

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Illawarra Taxi Drivers' Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 6

A stableford points game at North Ryde on the 21st resulted in a win for John Kennedy 41, Con Riley 31 being…

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Bexley Dist. Cricket Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 5

Bexley's A team was in an excellent position when stumps were, drawn at the end of the second day's play in the final…

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St. George District R.S.L. Indoor Bowls Assn

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 9

Further Round results:-- Div. 1. Penshurst v Brighton 33-11. Kogarah v Ramsgate bye, Caringbah v Kogarah bye,…

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Tennis N.D.T.A. Night Compt

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

The final of the A3 division of the N.D.T.A. night competitions was played last Friday night, when the undefeated minor…

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Cricket Small Scoring in "A" Final

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 8

This final of the "A" division of the district cricket competitions was commenced on Saturday, on Penrith Park, between…

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St. George Cricket Association Martin Shield Final

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 5

On Easter Monday, April 2, the Association team Will once again play Newcastle in a final of the Martin Shield…

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Georges River - Penshurst Cricket Association Season Ends Quietly

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 5

Following a season of interruptions and unpleasant weather last Saturday's play, the final for the season, saw bright sunshine prevailing. Penshurst won the top grade, Grade United took out the second grade and Barton Athletic the third grade…

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Football Flashes McNAMARA to Play with South Coast Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 7

The latest development on Billy McNamara is a report that he has signed on to play with a South Coast club. His…

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St. George Athletic Club

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 9

Last Saturday at Scarborough Park St. George club opened Its cross-country season. Pack runs with run-ins for each division…

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