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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1895

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Boxing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 3

The contest between Dick Barker and Harry Placke at Foley's Athletic Club gymnasium on Tuesday night last was brought off in the, presence of a great…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 2
Also in The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser

A cricket match was played at Bulli on Saturday last between the Mount Keira and Woronora Clubs, and resulted in a draw. Only one innings each was played,…

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Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 September 1895 · page 2

The final for the championship of the Wollongong Tennis Club was played off on Wednesday last, the contestants being Messrs. K. Eastman and H. Lee. The…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 October 1895 · page 2

The return match between Kiama and Gerringong took place on Saturday at Gerringong, and after a very pleasant and sociable game resulted in a draw slightly…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1895 · page 2

Balgownie and Kembla play the final for Bode's Cup to-day, the game starting at half-past 3. On Eight-hour day a match will be…

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Items of Sport. CRICKET

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1895 · page 2

THE Senior team, as stated in our last issue, have decided to play Berry to-day, and the following members are requested to roll up punctually to the 12 o'clock…

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Ladies' Swimming Bath

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1895 · page 2

ACCORDING to announcement a meeting of ladies was hold in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon, presided over by the Mayoress, Mrs. Wells, to discuss the…

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Items of Sport. CRICKET

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1895 · page 2

THE Kiama Senor team have failed in getting a match on for to-day, and will perforce be compelled to take a rest Probably some few will visit the Church Point…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1895 · page 3
Also in The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser

A match was played at Albion Park on Saturday between the Wollongong and Albion Park clubs. The Splendid exhibition of batting of Doyle (85) and Beatson,…

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Wollongong Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1895 · page 4

The following are the fixtures of the above club for the next two months :— October 19 — Wollongong v. Emeriti (Sydney), at Wollongong…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1895 · page 2

There is little in the cricket line for this issue, The match between the Brightons and the Seniors on Saturday is all the talk between the local cricketers, and…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 October 1895 · page 2

Mr. Ernle Cavill, the well-known Sydney swimmer, has informed the secretary of the Kiama Swimming Club that he will be in Kiama in a fortnight to give an exhibition…

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Items of Sport. CRICKET

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 October 1895 · page 2

TO-DAY the most exciting match of the season (as far as Kiama is concerned) takes place on the Church Point between the Seniors and the Brightons, Members of…

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Lawn Tennis

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1895 · page 2

A match between the lady members of the Kiama and Shoulhaven Lawn Tennis clubs was played at Nowia on Saturday last, and resulted the same as the previous…

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Melbourne Races

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1895 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners announce that in addition to the customary facilities afforded those desirous of attending the great Victorian sporting carnival a special…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1895 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama club was held on Monday night last. Dr. Anderson, who was elected President in lion of the Mayor (Mr. Wells) who retired, thanked the…

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Items of Sport. CRICKET

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1895 · page 2

Mr. E. King, the Seniors secretary has arranged a match with the Albion Park club for next Saturday. Transit to the Park will be accomplished by coach…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" says:—Kiama Newcastle, Newcastle Y.M.C.A., Mortiake, Parramatta, East Sydney, and Fort street Public School Clubs have not yet…

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