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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1884

14 stories in Illawarra's papers

Dapto Anniversary Regatta

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1884 · page 2

The Dapto Regatta on Anniversary Day has always been a popular institution in tho Illawarra district, and so long as the committee can show such results ns Beach and Clifford, we are sure…

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Wollongong Athletic Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1884 · page 2

The first annual sports under the auspices of the newly-formed athletic club came off at Tom Thumb Bowers, yesterday, and was in every respect a most unqualified success. So much so…

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Dapto Regatta

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1884 · page 2

The Queen's Birthday regatta, under the auspices of the Dapto Regatta Club, which was postponed from the 24th May, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, took place on…

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Albion Park Races

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1884 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Albion Pork Turf Club took place yesterday (Wednesday), in Mr. E. H. Western's paddock, at the Meadows, Albion Park. There was a very fair attendance…

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Albion Park Races

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1884 · page 2

THE above races took place, as announced, on Wednesday last, but the day was not all that might be desired for such a gathering. The cold rain and wind of the morning,…

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Cricket. Albion Park V Kiama C.c

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 October 1884 · page 2

The meeting of theso two clubs on Saturday last at Kiama resulted in a most exciting game, and in spite of the disagreeable day, was watched throughout with much interest by a large number…

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Eureka Races

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1884 · page 2

THE above races came off on Wednesday on the Eureka course, The wet weather which prevailed on the two previous days, together with the unsuspicious aspect of…

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Eureka. (Kiama) Races. (By Our Own Reporter.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 October 1884 · page 2

These races came off on the Eureka course, near Kiama, on Wednesday. Owing no doubt to the very unfavorable state of the weather-light showers falling at times throughout the day—the…

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Wollongong Turf Club Races. First Day

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1884 · page 2

The Spring meeting in connection with the Wollongong Turf Club commenced yesterday, and was in every respect highly successful. The weather was all that could be desired for out-door…

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Telegraphic News. Sydney. Tuesday, 4.50 p.m. Melbourne Races. Hurdle Race

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1884 · page 2

HURDLE RACE. Ringwood 1 Gasalier 2 Sundowner 3…

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Cricket. Albion Park V. Jamberoo

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 November 1884 · page 2

The second meeting of these two clubs took place on Saturday afternoon hist at Albion Park, and, although the Jamberoo men put their strongest eleven into the field, and had the…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1884 · page 2

The following are the rules framed at a meeting of delegates in Wollongong, for the guidance of Cricket Clubs, which have entered to compete for the "Garden Hill" Trophy, presented by W…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 December 1884 · page 2

PLAYERS SELECTED TO PRACTICE FOR THE ALL-ENGLAND-ILLAWARRA MATCH.—The following players have been selected to practice for the forthcoming natch with the English team:—…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 December 1884 · page 2

ON Boxing Day a match between the Coric and Kiama cricket clubs was played on Church Point, and resulted in win for the local team by 30 runs, the match having…

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