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Sport, 1956

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 12

Well, I am afraid that St. George did not do very well in the pennants last week-end. The No. 1 team in the No. 3…

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St. George Rugby League's Successful Season

The St George Call · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 9

Season 1955 in every phase of the club's activities, playing, financial, social and public support, was one of the most…

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Illawarra Taxi Drivers' Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 6

We were booked to play at Cumberland Country Golf Club last Wednesday, but on arriving there found the course…

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St. Marys Football Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 9

We are fortunate in having the services of Mr. M. Wright, sportsmaster of St. Marys High School, as the coach of tne…

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Night Tennis N.D.T.A. COMPETITION

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 1

Last week the N.D.T.A. night tennis competition was again considerably curtailed by rain. All matches in the A2 and B2…

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Football Knockout Competition to Aid Flood Victims

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 3

Dr. M. E. Renshaw has donated a magnificent shield for a knockout competition to be conducted by the St. Marys Rugby…

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Tennis N.D.T.A. Notes Junior Competitions

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 8

At a general meeting held atthe N.D.T.A. clubhouse on Saturday it was decided to conduct a Saturday morning competition…

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District Cricket Competition Rain Mars Semi-finals

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 8

Although no rain fell on Saturday, there was little play in the semi-finals of the district competitions. Most wickets were…

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Start of Rugby League Trials St. George Play Manly at Carlton on

The St George Call · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 4

The 1956 rugby league season will commence on Sunday with the playing of the first of the official trial matches. This season's premiership, to commence in one month's time, is expected to provide one of the best club seasons on record and…

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St. George Cricket Association R. Longbottom 88. J. Carpenter 6-21

The St George Call · Thursday 1 March 1956 · page 7

Once again cricket was seriously curtailed last week-end owing to many grounds not having recovered from the drenching they received during the week. With only one day's play left before the semis begin a lot will depend on the result…

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CRICKET: Players Lack of Interest Worries Association Special Meeting Called

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 March 1956 · page 10

A Special Meeting has been called by the Judean Cricket Association for next Tuesday night, to discuss the lack of interest shown by Jewish players this season…

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Rugby League Wentworthville Club

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 7 March 1956 · page 5

It is with regret that we announce the death of George Bruce, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E.Bruce, of Dunmore Street…

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Southern Districts Table Tennis Association

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 7 March 1956 · page 7

The association has not been able to get away with a good start for 1956. Like many other sports, the inclement…

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St. George Junior Rugby Football League

The St George Call · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 4

50th Annual General Meeting. The jubilee annual general meeting of the Junior League was held in the R.S.L. Hall,…

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Bexley Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 5

Saturday 3256, Bexley Jun[?] A grade pennant team jour yed to Ryde-Parramatta, [?]ere they were narrowly…

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St. Marys Women's Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 7

All piny was washed out last week, much to the disappointment of our pennants team. This week we are entertaining…

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Francis Drake Bowls Club

The St George Call · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 10

In the absence of Harold Fisher, who I understand has gone to secret hideout on a short vacation, I have been…

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Penrith Football Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 2

Penrith Football Club's first trials of the season will be played next Sunday, 11th inst, when A, Reserve, C, D, and E Grade…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 10

Pennants Results: No. 1. St. George S3 (2) lost to Cronuila 91 (6); No. 3 (1st team). St. George 71 (1) lost to Lakemba…

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Kogarah Diggers Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 6

Results.--Turner Boys' Trophy: A grade, C. Beavan 2418 and L. Pinkerton 2116 3 down, to play-off; B grade, Tommy…

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