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19 stories in Illawarra's papers
SIR,—Many of your readers, especially my follow-abstainers and temperance workers in this beautiful district, are doubtless anxious to learn what is, or if to be, the practical result of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The sports in connection with this Club, which came off on the Agricultural Society's grounds on New Year's Day, were in every respect a success. The weather, which threatened somewhat in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE cricketing tour to the Parramatta district projected by the Illawarra cricketers, and which has been on the tapis for some time, came off last week, and although our…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A VERY exciting contest occurred on the Church Point last Wednesday between a team selected in the Illawarra district and our local club, which ended in a defeat for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SATURDAY last being Anniversary Day, a match was arranged to take place on the Church Point, between a very good team from the metropolis, known as the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A MATCH was played at Shellharbour on Saturday last, between elevens representing Shellharbour and Albion Park, and resulted in an easy win for the Park boys by 55…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LAST Friday evening the members of the Kiama Cricket Club treated Mr. Softon to a dinner at the Royal Hotel, where 18 or more sat down to a most sumptuous repast…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The annual dinner in connection with the Bulli Cricket Club took place on Thursday evening at D'Arcy's Hotel, with the accustomed success. There were between twenty and thirty gentlemen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Those whom the matter concerns should not forget that nominations for the £20 handicap of 140 yds, to be run off on Thursday, August 1st., on the Park show grounds, under the auspices of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE South Coast team of footballers which journeyed to Sydney last Thursday was not crowned with success, as they were beaten in each match they played, and the last one…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There was a good attendance at the meeting, and the racing was good. Following is the result:—Trial Stakes—Marsden 1, Ariad[?] 2, Fermanah 3. Hack Race—Firstlight 1. S.J.C…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE first day's sports under the recently formed Jamberoo Athletic Club, was held on Wednesday last. The weather was delightful, and the attendance very good…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following nominations have been received for the three principal handicaps in connection with the Jamberoo Spring meeting:—JAMEROO TURF CLUB HANDICAP…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Saturday last the postponed programme of the Unanderra Athletic Club was given effect to. The sports were set down to come off some time ago, but owing to the inclemency of the weather…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The South Coast team have had anything but a successful time of it in their matches in Sydney. Indeed, by this time they must have come to the conclusion that they were flying at too high game…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At the Kiama Police Court on Tuesday last, before the P.M. (F. W. Edwards, Esq.). M. N. Hindmarsh, and John Conway, Esqs., Js. P., two young men named…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Agricultural Society's grounds was the scene of a fairly large gathering on Saturday, though the attendance was not quite up to expectations, a fact due no doubt partly to the ready facilities…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queen Maria Pia of Portugal is a woman of many and varied accomplishments. She rides, fences, walks like a convinced pedestrian, swims, and is a skilful, billiard-player. Her…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A match was commenced at Fairy Meadow, on Saturday afternoon, between the Illawarra and Mount Pleasant Clubs. At the present stage the game stands—Illawarra, 4 wickets for 171 runs…
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