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Sport, 1956

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 1

The holiday week-end provided all at Leonay with both ideal golfing conditions and plenty of golf to enjoy…

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BOWLS Rockdale Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 9

On Saturday two fours led by Noel Rau were entertained by Taren Point club. Noel's team with Bill Wallace and Don…

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St. Marys Women's Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 5

Play in the Wolinski Shield last Thursday was interrupted by the weather but our three rinks managed to complete their…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 7

Despite a "mixed basket" of weather conditions, bowlers enjoyed a pleasant three days of bowling on the local green over…

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Francis Drake Bowls Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 10

A most amazing result was recorded in a match in our singles championship. Norm Drown, playing as if inspired,…

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BOWLS Roselands Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 10

Roselands club annual Ex-Servicemen's Day and dinner was celebrated at Roselands, Wiley Park, on Sunday, May…

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St. George Junior Rugby Lge

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 7

Last Saturday at the S.C.G. the St. George President's Cup team were beaten by Parramatta after a great game…

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District Tennis Competitions

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 2

There was no play in the district tennis competitions last Saturday, owing to the holiday week-end. Play, will resume next…

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Beverley Park Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 3

Saturday, 2nd June. -- Monthly Medal, stroke: A grade, R Morton (7) 64, J. O'Connell (14) 65, F. Wyatt [?] 67; B grade, T…

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Kogarah Diggers Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 3

Club trophy A grade: Pat Arthur (2418) 24 points; B B grade, Phil Rothman, Bunny Hadden and Eric Dunphy all…

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Rugby Lge Club Notes Marist Bros. Old Boys

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 9

We are pleased to inform our supporters that injured player Bernie Barry is progressing well. Pat Gaffney should be his…

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Sports[?] Tall[?] Blow Up in Tennis

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 2

Unless reason prevails [?] greatest blow up -- in the [?]world -- in the St. George district could take place very [?]…

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Football Carnival a Great Success Merrylands Retains Nepean Theatre Shield

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 1

Ideal weather, a big crowd, and a feast of good football combined to make it an enjoyable experience for all at the…

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Athletics St. George Athletic Club

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 6

In what was one of the closest finishes seen in an open for some years. John Pendleton (W.S.) narrowly defeated Dave…

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TENNIS: Sydney Defeats Melburne

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 June 1956 · page 8

Both the Senior and Junior Hakoah Tennis teams recorded wins against the Melbourne Sth. Judean Tennis (Senior and Junior) Club, last weekend. The Juniors won by 3-1 and the Seniors…

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Kadimah’s Donation to Cricket Ass’n

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 June 1956 · page 8

To help the Judean Cricket Association out of its present financial difficulties, the…

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GOLF Beverley Park Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 3

The adverse weather conditions spoiled the invitation event on Saturday last, and the field was much smaller than it…

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Football

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 8

Penrith "A" team was defeated by Parramatta East on the Showground on Sunday, when the first round of the…

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Junior Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 8

Rain prevented any play in the N.D.T.A. junior tennis competition last Saturday morning. The draw for next Saturday's…

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TENNIS Illawarra Suburbs' Lawn Tennis Association

The St George Call · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 2

Council Meeting: The next meeting of council will be held at the clubhouse, Chapel Street, Rockdale, on Tuesday, June 19,…

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