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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1892

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Football Notes. Woonona Swifts v. Balgownie Rangers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 2

The Rangers journeyed to Woonona on Saturday to meet the Swifts in their round for the Heal District Cup. The ball was kicked off by the visitors, and shortly…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1892 · page 2

The football match at Wollongong on Saturday last, between the Wollongong and Gerringong clubs, created a deal of interest as was evidenced by the large number of…

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Football. Berry V. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1892 · page 2

A match took place on the Green on Saturday afternoon between a teams of footballers from Berry and the Wollongong club. Great interest was manifested in the…

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Football. Berry V Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1892 · page 2

A match took place on the Green on Saturday afternoon last, between a team of footballers from Berry and the Wollongong club. Great interest was manifested…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 September 1892 · page 2

Judging from the well-attended meeting held at the Commercial Hotel, on Monday evening last, and the enthusiastic support promised, cricket seems to be based upon a…

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Jamberoo Turf Club Races

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 September 1892 · page 2

The following are the nominations received for the Jamberoo Turf Club Races, to take place on tho 28th and 29th inst.:— TRIAL STAKES…

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Albion Park v. Kiama Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 September 1892 · page 3

An interesting game of lawn tennis was played on Saturday afternoon last on the newly-prepared tennis court. This court (says the Independent) is…

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Cricket. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1892 · page 14

The adjourned meeting of the Wollongong Cricket Club was held in the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Beatson) presided,…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1892 · page 2

As announced in Saturday's issue, the match between the married and single players of the town will take place to-morrow. The bachelors will be represented…

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Local News. Jamberoo Races to-morrow

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1892 · page 2

A CONCERT in connection with St. Joseph's Convent School will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening. Mr. B. J. Fink, the well-known…

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Illawarra Racing Company's Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1892 · page 2

The following nominations have be en received for the different events at the ensuring race meeting on Thursday and Friday next:—…

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Dapto Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1892 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee held at the hall, Brownsville, on Saturday last, it was agreed to hold a handicapped outrigger race on Mullet Creek on…

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Sporting. the Wollongogn Races

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1892 · page 2

The spring meeting of the Illawarra Racing Company will eventuate on Thursday and Friday next, and if the entries are to be taken as an indication of success, the…

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Wollongong Races. Spring Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1892 · page 2

Officials : Judge, Mr. J. Richards, J.P.; starter, Mr. W. Abern; clerk of the scales, Mr. P.T. Doyle; clerk of the course, Mr. A.C. Waldron; handicappers, Messrs, W…

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Dapto Regatta Club. Handicap Outrigger Race

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1892 · page 14

A well-attended meeting of the above club was held at the hall, Brownsville, on Saturday last, Mr. W. Beach in the chair, when the resolution of the committee to…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1892 · page 2

At a full meeting of the Match Selection Committee of the Wollongong Cricket Club, held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening last, the following matches…

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V.r.c. Races. Cup Day

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1892 · page 2

The second day's racing in connection with the V.R.C. Spring meeting came off on Monday, the great attraction being the Melbourne Cup. The weather was…

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An Irish Cricket Match

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 November 1892 · page 1

An Irishman tolls a story of a cricket match he saw played in his country. Almost the first ball of the match was cut very hard, and "point" caught it…

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Lawn Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1892 · page 2

A fairly well attended meeting of members was held at Mrs. Eastman's High School on Friday evening, Mr. F. Woodward, B.A., presiding. It was…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1892 · page 2

The following are to represent the Wollongong cricket club against Bulli in a match to be played on the latter's ground on Saturday next.—G. Antill…

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