Sports grounds and leisure resorts As early as May 1916, the Council received an application from Bethal Golf Club, in which approval was being requested for the burning of grass between the golf course and the residential area. Bowling fans were surprised to know that the Town Council had already voted on February 13, 1939 to the establishment of a bowling ground. Annual rent was fixed at 10 shillings. With regard to national sport in South Africa, the first recorded Council Help was found in the minutes of September 19, 1940. On the date in question, the delegation requested Council to allow land bordering high school site for the development and promotion of rugby fields. The existing club undertook to make the improvements manually. The delegation also requested the use of Council’s implements, as well as water, lastly to make the sports grounds usable. The requests were granted. The sports facility at Bethal appeared thus: two rugby sports ground, one hockey field, two basketball courts, six tennis courts; a central sports complex was expected on Hendrik Joubert Park, were the current sports grounds are standing. Fishing, water skiing and braai facilities around the dam, contributing to an attractive recreational star clean. A Caravan Park and hall complex is also situated on the banks of the dam. Tennis facilities at Bethal Recreational complex on the Town’s dam 52
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