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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1898

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The Final Test Cricket Match

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 2

The Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday was a sight to be long remembered by all who witnessed it. As early as 11 o'clock it was difficult to obtain a…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

The Unanderra and Grammar School clubs again tried conclusions on Wednesday last on the Unanderra's wicket, the result being a win for the former by 3…

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Public Schools and Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 2

THE Minister for Education, Mr. Garrard says he is very pleased to note that the swimming movement in the Public Schools is developing vigorously. The school are…

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Cricket Items

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

THE Claremont and Gerringong clubs played a match on Saturday last at Gerringong, the result being a draw, Claremont closed their innings with five…

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Cricket Notes. Illawarra v. CAMPBELLTOWN

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

The annual cricket match between Illawarra and Campbelltown districts eventuated on Saturday at Campbelltown, victory resting with Illawarra after a…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 March 1898 · page 2

The following will represent Wollongong against Bowusville on Saturday next on the latters wicket. coach leaving at 1.15 sharp:—Messrs. J. Galvin, Beatson,…

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Concerning Cricket. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 March 1898 · page 2

SIR,—The letter from "True Sport" in your last issue indicates the necessity for an Illawarra Cricket Association. Were invitations issued by (say) the…

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Golf Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1898 · page 2

It is expected that during the next week or two the Wollongong Golf Club will set to work in earnest to get the greens in proper order for the opening of…

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Bulli and Woonona News. Illawarra Public Schools Athletic Association

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1898 · page 2

A general meeting of the above association was held at the public school, Woonona, on Saturday morning, Mr. S. H. Smith (vice-chairman) presiding…

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Kiama Football Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 3

THE annual general meeting of the above club was held at McCaffrey's Royal Hotel on Wednesday night last, over 33 members and friends being present. Mr. John…

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Our Dapto Letter. the Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1898 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Dapto Regatta Club, postponed from the 16th March, was held in the ball a Brownsville on Saturday evening. There…

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Picnic Races

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 3

THE Picnic Paces at Eureka course yesterday were attended by about forty persons. The result of the events were as follows:—Trial Stakes: P. Fizgerald's Mother…

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Cricket Notes. Wollongong v. UNANDERRA

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 2

The glorious uncertainty of cricket (writes a special representative) received a most striking exemplification on Saturday, when the Wollongong club, playing almost…

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Illawarra Public Schools Athletic Association

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 2

The first annual meeting of the above association, which takes place to-morrow at Bulli, promises to be an unqualified success. objects is not that not to afford a huge…

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Public Schools Athletic Association. a Brilliant Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 2

The first annual gathering of school children under the auspices of the above association was held at Bulli yesterday with gratifying results. Special trains from…

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South Coast Rugby Football Union. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the above Union took place at Berry on Wednesday last. Mr. R. J. Bigg occupied the chair. The Hon Secretary Mr. Moss, read his annual report and…

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Our Dapto Letter. Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

The Regatta Club has framed the following programme for the regatta to be held on Queen's Birthday:—1st race, pair of sculls in heavy skiffs and boats…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 3

The return match between these teams was played on the Green at Wollongong on Saturday last in the presence of a numerous gathering of spectators, who…

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Public Schools Athletic Association

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

Mr. H. D. M'Lelland, inspector of public schools, and president of the association, was present during the opening demonstration at Bulli on Friday. He…

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Cricket Items

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 2

Messrs. J. M'Caffrey, Dr. H. Terrey and A. Cummins took part in a match at Wollongong on Saturday between an Illawarra team and Campbell own. Illawarra scored…

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