The Dapto Regatta
The event, which is now a continuation of one of the oldest annual amusements in this district, came of at Kanahooka Point, the time-honored scene of every regatta that has taken place on…
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Boxing. Dooley v. COSTELLO
THE long-talked-of eight-rouud contest or knock-out, between Costello, of America, and Mick Dooley, of Sydney, came off at Foley's Hall on Saturday night, and resulted…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shellharbor and Albion Park Cricket Match. (To the Editor of the Illawarra Mercury.)
SIR,—Although not in the habit of indulging in newspaper correspondence, yet (after reading "Shellback's" criticisms on the Albion Park and Shellharbor cricket match, and the mass of…
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The settling up of the above took place at the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Saturday last, E. Clifford and crew having the largest amount (22 15s), Con Clifford and crew second…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wollongong Municipal Races
At early noon on the eventful day, the contests were growing fast and furious. It was a disappointment that the Flying Handicap for West Ward was a walk over. Mr. Graham had the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Athletic Club. to the Editor
SIR,—Your contemporary seems to be somewhat sore sore over the nomination of James Graham, Wallaby Hill, for the £50 handicap. Allow me to inform your contemporary that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disgraceful Scene at a Boxing Tournament. the Spectators Rush the Stage
AT the final contests of the boxing tournament at the Victoria Theatre, Newcastle, on Tuesday night, Smith was awarded the prize for the…
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IN a foot-note in Wilkinson's Australian Magistrate, page 658, appears the following :—" Divers persons assembled in a room, entrance money…
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A match at cricket between the northern and southern divisions of Illawarra, as represented by the Wollongong and Kiama clubs, is to be played on Saturday next at Wollongong. As…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Athletic Club's Sports
These sports came off on the Kiama Agricultural Society's show ground yesterday. The day was all that could be desired for out-door amusements, and consequently there was a large…
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ON Wednesday last the long-talked of and anxiously awaited sports under the auspices of the above club were held at the New Showground, and there were about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Athletic Sports—kiama Grand Handicap
WEDNESDAY last—the day which had been upon for the celebration of what may be called the Martin Games, proved fortunately—since fair weather is the first necessity for success on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket. Wollongong V. Kiama
THE match previously announced took place on Saturday last at Wollongong, whither the Kiama team went with short numbers, being obliged to find a recruit on the enemy's ground. Our…
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ON Saturday last a team of the Kiama C. C. journeyed to Broughton Creek to meet their team, the match being played on the new showground; the wicket is a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local and General News. Cricket
To-day, as has been before announced, the return match at cricket between the Kiama and Broughton Creek clubs takes place on the usual ground at the Church Point…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming. the Swimming Championship of Australia
FOR some years past this coveted honor our has been much in dispute. It will be recollected that challenges were published in the press between Cavil and…
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The match of the season, Kiama versus Wollongong, comes off to-day…
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The result of the match played on Saturday last between Kiama and Wollongong was again unfavourable to the former, who, in the one innings played by each side, were 22 notches…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams. Sydney, Monday. Rose Hill Races. Hurdle Race
Marksman ... ... ... 1 Minstrel Boy ... ... ... 2 Bachelor ... ... ... 3 APRIL HANDICAP…
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A cricket match was played last Saturday between the boys of the Gerringong and Rose Valley Schools. The number of players on each side was reduced to eight, in consequence…
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