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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1894

215 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 11

Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1894 · page 2

A tennis tournament has been arranged in conection with the local club, the trophy for the winner being a racquet, and the following handicaps have been allotted:—…

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Cricket. England v. New South Wales

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1894 · page 3

Saturday witnessed the continuation of the cricket match between England and New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground. There were 23,579 people present…

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Cricket. England V. New South Wales

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 November 1894 · page 3

This match was brought to a close on Tuesday afternoon, with the result that the Englishmen won by eight wickets. The New South Wales' second innings…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1894 · page 2

The English Eleven commenced a match against twenty-two of Armidale and district yesterday at Armidale. The visitors batted first and were all disposed of for the…

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Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1894 · page 2

The tournament now being conducted in connection with the local tennis club has already had the effect of infusing fresh energy into the members, and every day…

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Cricket Tour Down the South Coast

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 December 1894 · page 2

During Christmas week the Oliftons anticipate a second trip down the South Coast. After the trip last year it was unanimously decided to make the tour an…

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South Coast Rugby Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1894 · page 4

A meeting of the South Coast Rugby Football Union was held on Wednesday, 28th ultime,. Dr, Read (president) occupied the chair, The principal…

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Dapto Regatta

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 December 1894 · page 2

The following boats have been handicapped as under for the regatta in connection with the Dapto regatta on 1st January. Single sculls or pair oars : Illowrie…

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Kiama Swimming Club. Another Carnival Decided On

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 December 1894 · page 2

A MEETING of the members of the above Club was hold in the Council Chamber on Friday night last. Mr. W. Kelly (Captain) presided…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1894 · page 4
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The English cricketers on Monday defeated the Queenslanders at Brisbane by an innings and 274 runs. Lockwood, the English fast bowler,…

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Kiama Swimming Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 December 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held last Thursday evening in the Council Chamber when Mr. W. C. Yell (vice-president) presided…

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Cricket

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 December 1894 · page 2

A MATCH was played at Kiama on Thursday between an eleven of the Brighton Club and a second eleven of the Senior Club, when thu former won by 28…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1894 · page 3

The first test match between Stoddart's English Eleven and Australia was concluded on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. The Englishmen won by 10…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 December 1894 · page 2

A correspondent writes :—An interesting match conies off on Hickman's ground to-day between the Figtree C.C. and the aborigines. King Micky intends mustering…

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