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Sport, 1957

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New President Parramatta Rugby League

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 21

Parramatta Rugby League Club last week voted its president, Mr. Jack Scullin. out of office 134 votes to 108…

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Cabra-vale Diggers at Bowls

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 16

Last Sunday four rinks played Haberfield Diggers, two a home and two away. At Cabra Bill Sutton's team won 33-17 and…

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Junior Tennis Fairfield Association

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 14

Competition: At least one boy and one girl from each team is required to attend a delegates' meeting at the clubhouse,…

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Challenge Cricket Match

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 19

Some bright and mighty cricket will be witnessed on the turf wicket at Fairfield Oval on Sunday March 3. when the…

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Rugby League Fairfield District Club Trial Matches

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 7

The attention of intending A and A Reserve players is directed to the fact that trial matches will be played at Campbelltown…

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Rugby League Smithfield Junior Club. First Annual Meeting

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 14

Thirty-five members of the above club attended the first annual meeting held at the literary Institute on Tuesday…

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Fairfield Tennis Closing Date of Entbires

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 14

This date has been extended to the 3rd March. Entries will be accepted at the residences of the hon. secretary, F. Rolye, 145…

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Mt. Pritchard R.l Football Club Secretary's Report, 1956

The Biz · Wednesday 27 February 1957 · page 28

"For the season 1956 our teams improved greatly on the previous year's points. Scores: A grade, for 131, against 327; A Reserves,…

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Penrith Rugby League Football Club Bumper Season Ahead

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 2

The first game of the season of Penrith Rugby League Football Club was played on Penrith showground last Sunday. There…

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Swimming St. George Dist. Amateur Swimming Association

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 6

The Association's carnival will take place on Saturday, March 2. instead of Sunday, March 3, as previously…

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Women's Bowls Taren Pt. Ladies Bowls

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 10

Mr. Reg Pye, president of the men's club, attended our monthly picnic supper-dance last Friday night to present the trophies to the winner and…

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GOLF Beverley Park Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 4

Saturday, 23257, L. Poynter Trophy: D. Farnhill (17) 42; A grade, H. Dumphries (10) 40, S. Evans (11) 38; B grade. J…

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Bexley Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon sixty-five starters lined up at the first tee to compete for the G. and G. Griffin trophies. On…

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Dunheved Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 1

Play for the relevant period resulted as follows: Wednesday, February 20, open 9 holes stableford: H. Shepherd…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 6

Saturday's event at Leonay was a four-ball best ball v par competition. The winners were C. Cronin and H. Corr with 8 up,…

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Bowls Penrith Club Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 1

In Pennant play last Saturday Penrith Club teams scored wins in B and C grades, against Windsor combinations in each…

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Kogarah Diggers Golf Club

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 4

Club Trophy Par Competition. Gus Hartwig and Tommy James 6 up. Three pairs tied and cut the cards -- fortune…

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BOWLS St. George Bowling Club

The St George Call · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 10

For the seventh consecutive week we have had a 5050 rebuilt in the pennants, winning three and losing three. This…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 8

Rain last week washed out all but Monday night's matches in St. Marys night tennis competition, with the result that in the…

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Inter-District Cricket

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1957 · page 1

Nepean scored a good win over Hawkesbury, on Penrith Park, in the Gibson Cup series, on 17th inst. Highlight of the match…

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