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Sport, 1962

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P.R.L. Golf Day

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 6

A field of 44 starters hitoff at 7.30 a.m. in the Penrith Rugby League Golf Club's executive day at…

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Grades Combine in Table Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 6

Nepean District Table Tennis Association has oombined grades to form one "A" grade and two "B"…

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Night Tennis at St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 9

The closing stages of the 1961-62 annual night tennis competition reached the final stages last week…

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Rugby League St. Marys Beat Liverpool Three Men Short

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 3

Losing three men to Liverpool's two—all through injuries—St. Marys convincingly won, 30-5, in the "A" grade Rugby League match at home last Sunday…

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Low Tennis Entry of 36 Teams

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 10

Nepeon District Tennis Association officials on Tuesday expressed disappointment at the low entry of 36 teams for the winter competition. Entries closed on Monday…

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District Bowls Penrith Teams in Two Finals at Orange

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 5

Although failing to figure in the prize list, Penrith Club pennant teams had the distinction of contesting two finals in the Zone 5 championships played at Orange last weekend…

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Tennis Rules Blitz by N.d.t.a

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 6

Nepean District Tennis Association has decided to clamp down on any laxity of players in obeying the…

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District Golf 70 Pairs, 21 Clubs in Nepean Shield

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 6

Although the weather was not pleasant, 70 pairs from 21 different clubs hit off in the Nepean Shield, an annual event, at Wallacia Golf Club last Saturday…

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District Cricket Second Successive Title to Rooty Hill

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1962 · page 10

Rooty Hill last Saturday won its second successive Nepean cricket premiership by five wickets, but only after Rob G.reenslade and Roley Bray had repeated a first innings effort of rescuing their team from early…

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Bowls Roundup

The Biz · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 8

Trophy triples will be played at Fairfield Bowling Club on Easter Monday, commencing at 10 a.m. Those wishing to take part are requested to enter their teams on the board early, as the lists are filling rapidly…

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Junior tennis

The Biz · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 8

No competition or tournament tennis will be held by the Junior Branch of the Fairfield…

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Senior Tennis

The Biz · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 8

Further entries will be accepted during the next few days for the Fairfield District Hardcourt Tennis…

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Deputation Succeeds Golf Plan Vetoed

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 April 1962 · page 1

Minister for Lands (Mr. K. C. Compton) has vetoed plans for extension of Parramatta Golf Course. He told a four-man deputation of local Parliamentarians…

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Women's Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 4

Mrs. Nita Chamberlin retains the brooch and the title "Queen of the Green" after a challenge match with…

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Swimming Club's Appreciation

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 8

President of Penrith Amateur Swimming Club, Mr. A. S. Bennett, expressed appreciation at the…

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Leonay Golf Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 5

Leonay Club's monthly medal competition played last weekend drew an excellent field, and the event…

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Proposed Penrith Rugby League Club Building

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 1

Architect's drawings of the proposed Penrith Rugby League Club building, as seen from Reserve Street (top), Station Street (lower left), and from the east (lower right). Gosford store will be used on the Station St. facade (see story)…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 4

Further matches in the St. Marys night tennis competitions last week saw the completion of the "B"…

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Rugby League Three Senior Grade Wins to Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 10

Showing vastly improved form, Penrith "A" and "A Reserve" grades registered their first Rugby League wins last weekend against Merrylands…

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Rugby League St. Marys Lose Scrums But Win Game

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1962 · page 2

Although winning only about 20 per cent of the scrums, St. Marys "A" grade Rugby League team defected Richmond 19-13 through a determined second half exhibition last weekend…

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