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Sport, 1962

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Bowls Roundup

The Biz · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 10

As Fairfield Bowling Club had completed its Pennant fixtures, Saturday afternoon was taken, up with three home and home matches against Cabramatta Bowling Club. Cabramatta, on the day…

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Junior Tennis Competition

The Biz · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 10

The second half of the junior tennis competition, conducted by the Fairfield Tennis Association commenced last Saturday. A number of matches not…

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Lansvale now cricket premiers

The Biz · Wednesday 4 April 1962 · page 10

Lansvale became A grade premiers in the Southern District Cricket Association's competition tor the second successive year, when they defeated…

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Leonay Golf

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 6

Stableford club trophy event at Leonay Golf Club last Saturday was played in good golfing weather,…

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Indoor Bowls Comp. Starts

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 10

First round of Nepean District Indoor Bowls Association winter competition was played last night…

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Golf Presentations at Wallacia

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 6

A large gathering of members from other clubs was present at Wallacia Golf Club when Mr. A. Downes, president of the Nepean District Golf Association presented pennants, cups and…

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Rugby League St. Marys "A" Confirms 1961 League Title

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 2

St. Marys confirmed its 1961 Parramiatta district Rugby League premiership last Sunday by defeating Penrith — lait year's runner-up — in the first game of the 1962 season…

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District Tennis Former Secretary Now President

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 April 1962 · page 5

In its effort to revive tennis to its former high standing as a major sport in Penrith district, Nepean District Tennis Association on Monday night elected Mr. Lance Regan as president…

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CRICKET Judeans third

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 April 1962 · page 10

Judeans cricket team finished third on the competition completed last weekend. Out of 13 matches they…

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Bowls Roundup

The Biz · Wednesday 11 April 1962 · page 10

Club competition trophies were presented at the Fairfield Bowling Club's presentation night on Friday. A "disappointing" number of members attended the…

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Rain Washed Out Junior Tennis

The Biz · Wednesday 11 April 1962 · page 10

Because of the rain last Sunday, no play was possible in the Age championships…

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Dargan Scoops Cricket Pool

The Biz · Wednesday 11 April 1962 · page 10

Young Fairfield Sports Club cricketer, Pat Dargan, "scooped the pool"--winning all four under 15 trophies--I which were presented on Sunday. Pat, who is regarded as…

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Regatta Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 4

At the last meeting of Penrith C.W.A. younger set on Tuesday, April 3, plans were made for a regatta…

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Regatta Officials Discuss Protest

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 1

With Victoria Bridge and the Nepean River in the background, N.S.W. Rowing Association officers discuss a protest lodged after one of the championship regatta rnces last Saturday. Officers are, 1. to r.,. Sir Harold…

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Boxing Tournament

Tharunka · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 9

The Boxing Club is in action again for the 1962 Boxing year. Things look pretty bright for the club this year, for…

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Swimming Titles At St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 4

St. Marys Amateur Swimming: Club will hold their club championships on Saturday, April 14…

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Boxing Night at Boys' CBub

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 4

At least 14 boxing events are planned between a visiting Belmore Police Boys' Club contingent and…

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Women's Bowls At St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 5

St. Marys Women's Bowling Club was represented in finals of "C" grade (section 9) and "D" grade…

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rugby club to play Sydney uni

Tharunka · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 9

The University Rugby Club drawn to play Sydney University in the opening match of the Kentwell, Burke and…

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Rugby League Blues' Goal-Kicker Makes Comeback

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 2

After a season's spell, Penrith's star goalkicker of 1960, Alwyn Hatter, returned to kick eight points of Penrith's 14 against Guildford's 17 in "A" grade last weekend…

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