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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1891

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 2

The following players will represent Wollongong in a match against Sherbrooke to-day ; play to commence at 1.30 p.m., sharp : Ewing, Beatson, Manchee, Doyle,…

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Cricket Curios. Puzzles for Umpires

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 3

"Willie Fairbairn," writing to an English contemporary, draws attention to the following peculiar cases which have happened at various time on the cricket…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1891 · page 2

On account of insufficient encouragement, the trophy offered by Mr. T. C. Bode to be competed for by the various clubs throughout the district this season has…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1891 · page 2

The following are the names of those chosen to represent the Mount Koira Club in a match against the Bulli Club, to be played on the latter's ground on Saturday (play…

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Kiama Public Swimming Baths

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1891 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting in connection with the above was held at Mr. Sefton's on Tuesday evening last, 13th instant. The following were present—Messrs. G I. Sefton (in…

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Cricket Match

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1891 · page 2

A CRICKET match took place at Albion Park on Saturday last between the Kiama Cricket Team and the local team. The local team took the wickets first and were all disposed…

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Telegrams. Monday, 7.10 P.m. Sydney Races

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1891 · page 2

Hurdle Race.—Pentagon 1, Maud 2, Bushman 3. Challenge Staked.—Prahie Rose 1, Wilburforce 2, Odo 3…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1891 · page 2

A match was played at Albion Park on Saturday between tho local team and the Kiama Club, resulting in a win for the latter on the first innings by 13 runs. The…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1891 · page 2

The Wollongong Club went to Helensburgh on Anniversary Day, and if good cheer, a hearty welcome, and boon companionship are necessary to make a holiday…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 2

A very enjoyable and interesting match was played at Bulli on Saturday last between the Albion Park and Bulli C.C., and resulted in an easy victory for the…

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Kiama Swimming Baths

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1891 · page 2

A MEETING of the Committee in connection with the above took place at Mr. G. I. Sefton's residence on Monday evening, 6th inst. Present: Messrs. G. I. Sefton, in the…

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Dapto Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 2

The regatta meeting to be held at Brownsville (as advertised) this evening, promises to be the largest gathering of people that has been held there for some…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 2

The Wollongong and Bulli Cricket Club met in friendly rivalry last Saturday, and the result added another grain of truth to our previous prediction that Wollongong…

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Dapto Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1891 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of reviving the above club. It may be enterprising to our readers to known…

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Lawn Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 3

A meeting of the members of the above club was held in the High School on Thursday evening last. Mr. Morton being voted to the chair. It was suggested that…

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Dapto Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 2

The first general meeting of the above since the revival of club was held at the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Saturday last, for tha purpose of electing…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 3

A cricket match that resulted in quite an exciting finish was played on Saturday last between the Helenaburgh and Bulli clubs, an the Bulli ground. The Bulli team went…

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Proposed Racing Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1891 · page 2

A meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel, last night, of persons interested in the formation of a company to carry on racing in Wollongong. Several prominent…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

On Wednesday next a Kira eleven will play a team representing the Early closing Association, on the Borough club's ground…

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The Proposed Racing Company. Certain of Success

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

The adjourned meeting in connection with the movement to establish a racing company in Wollongong was held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening…

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