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Sport, 1956

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Tennis for Teenagers

The St George Call · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 3

Every Tuesday evening professional coach Geoff Pryor takes teenage learners and beginners. Lessons 6- a night,…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 10

On Tuesday night February 7 come 200 members were present At the club's annual dinner, which was voted to be possibly…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 8

The C Grade division of St. Marys night tennis competition last week suffered the second complete wash-out, each team…

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Tennis Court to Let

The St George Call · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 3

I have courts right in Rockdale for hire on a casual or permanent basis, at night time, week days, or on week-ends…

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Police Play Cricket

The St George Call · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 3

The St. George Police Cricket Association will be seen in action against a strong team of Tasmanian police cricketers…

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Night Tennis N.D.T.A. COMPETITION

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 3

Rain again marred play in the N.D.T.A. night tennis competition last week, results being as follows:…

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District Tennis Gradings N.D.T.A. LIST

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 1

The following list of district gradings will apply for the 1956 Annual Winter Teams Competitions and District Championship…

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District Cricket Competitions Rain Mars Saturday's Play

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 6

Last Friday's deluge left most wickets unfit for play on Saturday, which was to have been the last day's play in the qualifying…

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St. George Big Draw-Card in Rugby League New South Wales Secretary Praises Club at Annual Meeting

The St George Call · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 7

"St. George was again to the fore in the 1955 competitions [?]ed once more proved to be a great drawing power in rugby league Football." stated the secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Football League (Mr. H. R. Matthews) at the 35th…

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Penrith R.L. Football Club Keenness of Annual Meeting Many Ballots—Managers, Coaches, etc

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1956 · page 2

The Federal member (Mr. Luchetti) and the Mayor (Mr. Chapman) congratulated Penrith Rugby League Football Club on its progress, particularly in the building of the fine hall in Station Street, at the…

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Nieuwe koude golf teistert Europa Manilla Verdrag landen oefenen

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 February 1956 · page 2

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CRICKET: Maccabi; Judeans Fail In Bid For Outright Victories

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 February 1956 · page 8

Both Maccabi Monash and Judeans failed in forcing outright wins in last Sunday’s cricket matches. Maccabi needed only three wickets and Judeans only 15 runs…

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2Bod Boxing

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 22 February 1956 · page 5

On Wednesday, March 7, some exciting boxing will be staged at 2-B.O.D., Moorebank, amongst National Service trainees…

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P'matta Amateur Swimming Club

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1956 · page 10

A 13-year-old member of the Parramatta-City Amateur Swimming Club won the under 14 880 yards freestyle at the Granville Pool during the week-end. The winner was Rob…

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Park Cricket Grounds In Poor Condition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1956 · page 6

Junior cricketers complain that grounds in Parramatta Park are in the worst condition for…

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Rugby League Parramatta District Juniors Annual General Meeting—election of Officers

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 22 February 1956 · page 5

Parramatta District Junior Rugby League, the largest such body in the State, is destined for another record-breaking year, if…

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St. George Dist. Rugby League Football Club Trainers 1956 Season

The St George Call · Thursday 23 February 1956 · page 7

Persons interested in the above positions with the St. George Dist. Rugby League Football Club for the 1956…

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St. Marys Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1956 · page 5

Teams for the week-end are as follows: SATURDAY, 25th Two rinks No. 3 grade…

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GOLF Illawarra Taxi Drivers' Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 23 February 1956 · page 6

Our first game was Played at Bankstown on wednesday February 15. It resulted in a good win for con Riley, with…

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Bexley Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 23 February 1956 · page 6

Saturday 18256. Bexley Juniors had a brilliant win in the penannt A grade game, defeating Carnarvon by three…

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