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Sport, 1959

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CRICKET Umpires Win Picnic Match

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1959 · page 8

The annual cricket match between the Nepean Umpires' Association and the N.D.C.A. was held on Sunday on…

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Rugby League Penrith Teams "Shaded" by Parramatta ("Nepean Times Reporter")

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1959 · page 8

Parramatta City defeated the Blues 14-10, after leading at half-time, 7-3. L. Love took the place of Trevena who was down with 'flu, whilst Grosskoff substituted for…

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St. Marys Night Tennis After Events Next Week's Draw

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1959 · page 7

Mon., April 20, Town Court No. 1—B2 gents, singles semi-final, C. Maxwell v. P. West, 7.30. "A" mixed doubles, R. Burgess and…

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Ken Levy in Tennis Upset

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 April 1959 · page 10

Fifteen-year-old Ken Levy caused a shock when he defeated Gary Glover in the…

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Rugby League

The Biz · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 24

Once again Fairfield F grade were defeated by the strong Patrician Bros, side The final score was 15-nil…

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Footpaths Before Swimming Pools

The Biz · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 9

Footpaths should come before swimming pools, as without footpaths the children might not live long enough to learn to swim, it was stated at the last, meeting of Birrong G.H.S…

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Rugby League the Blues News

The Biz · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 21

Cabra's A grade had the wind taken out of their sails on Sunday when they were beaten 30-20 by…

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Cabramatta District News Cabramatta High School Boxing Tournament

The Biz · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 5

Cabramatta High School P. and C. Association conducted a successful boxing tournament in the Civic Hall on Wednesday night of last week…

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Puchalski Wins Kadimah Table Tennis Match

The Australian Jewish Times · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 10

Twenty-four players competed in last week’s Kadimah table tennis handicap tournament…

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Workless summon Eisenhower from his golf links

Tribune · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 4

NEW YORK: Output in the car industry is at a higher level than last year, but employment is- at a lower level. "THIS was one of the seriousi…

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Fairfield Amateur Athletics Men's Section

The Biz · Wednesday 22 April 1959 · page 20

On Saturday, April 18, a series of cross country handicaps were held at Makepeace Athletic Field…

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BOWLS Penrith Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 8

A few more games in the minor singles were played last weekend. This event is nearing the quarter-finals stage…

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Greyhound Racing

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 2

A deputation from the Penrith branch of Greyhound Owners and Breeders' Association waited on the show…

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Table Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 3

Owing to the limited number of entries in Nepean District Table Tennis Association for the "A" and "A reserve" it…

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GOLF Wallacia Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 3

Last Saturday was a real pennant match day. The Kerr Dawson team played a delayed match with Dunheved at Richmond and…

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Springwood Tennis Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 8

There will be no competition play next Saturday as it is a holiday weekend, however, some championship matches…

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TENNIS District Compt. Commences

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 3

The annual district winter competitions commenced on Saturday in ideal weather. Play was interesting in all…

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Another £1500 Added to Penrith Swimming Pool

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 2

At last meeting of Penrith War Memorial Swimming Pool committee a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. A. Bennett…

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Penrith Saw Thousands of Visitors for G.P.S. Regatta

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 1

G.P.S. Regatta last Saturday made the old town take on a different character. Supporters of the various teams were mostly young people, but there were thousands who had (possibly) reached the age…

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St. Marys Night Tennis Last Week's Results

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1959 · page 6

J. Twemlow and R. Glasscock def. O. Godber and V. Ireland 6-4, 6-2; B. Webb and E. Hansen def. S. Mathews-Thomas 6-0, 6-4;…

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