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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1898

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

In another column appears a report of the annual dinner of the Woronora C.C., which is always regarded locally as an event of much importance, as it is invariably…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 3

AT the Union meeting on Wednesday the protest Berry v Gerringong was adjourned until the referee attended. Messrs. Maroney and O'Connor who were reported by Mf…

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Tennis Match

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 2

A team representing the Kirribilli Tennis Club journey to Bulli on Friday, were entertained at a dance that night, and the following day engaged in a contest with…

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Football Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 2

THE football match on Saturday last between Kiama and Berry teams was one of the most stubbornly contested games that have taken place on the Church Point…

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Football Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1898 · page 2

THE Shoalhavou "Telegraph" says that A. O'Connor, who was disqualified at the Union meeting held on June 15, played a good game for Kiama on the boundary…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

THE Following is a summary of the transactions at last Wednesday's meeting of the South Coast Rugby Union:— The charges made by Mr. Moss in…

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Kiama Football Club. Retirement From the Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

A VERY largely attended meeting of members of the Kiama Football Club was held it the Brighton Hotel on Thursday evening last for the purpose of considering what…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

A football match took place on the Gre[?] on Saturday afternoon between the Balgownie and Helensburgh juniors, which [?] won by the latter by three goals to nil. A…

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Football Items

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

The two Kiama junior teams, the "Stars" and "Rovers," tried conclusions at the Church Point on Saturday last, the former team winning by 12 points to 3. Some of…

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Wollongong and Kiama Tennis Players

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

On Saturday last a mixed tennis team from Wollongong visited Kiama to measure racquets with the local players, and with very satisfactory results victory resting…

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Wollongong & Kiama Tennis Players

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 3

ON Saturday last a mixed tennis team from Wollongong visited Kiama to measure racquets with the local players, and with very satisfactory results, victory resting…

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Cricket Matters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

IT is rather early in the season to discuss cricket matters; but the "early bird catches the worm," and the particular worm I have in view is worth seeking…

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Wollongong Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

A meeting of all interested in the movement to form a strong tennis club in Wollongong is to be held at Mr. A. J. Walker's rooms this evening, at 8…

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Unanderra Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

The following are the principal averages in connection with the Unanarra C.C. during the past season. The club played 26 matches, of which 12…

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Football. SHOALHAVEN V. BERRY

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 3

THE final match in connection with the South Coast Competition and the Hay Shield took place on the Nowra show ground last Saturday. Both teams were represented by…

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Wollongong Golf Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollongong Golf Club was held at the MERCURY Office, Major MacCabe (president) occupying the chair. Amongst other business transacted was the…

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Wollongong Golf Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

His Excellency Lord Hampden has accepted the position of patron of the Wollongong Golf Club, and it is probable that in the course of a month or two…

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Wollongong Golf Club

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

The opening match in connection with the Wollongong Golf Club will take place on Monday next, when a team comprising Messrs. H. o. MacCabe, R…

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Wollongong Golf Club. Committee Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong Golf Club was held at the MERCURY Office on Saturday evening, when there were present—Messrs. W. J…

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Golf at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1898 · page 2

It is now just eight months since THE MERCURY, acting on a suggestion by Mr. E. D. Hoban, of the Sydney Mail, and other enthusiastic golfing visitors, pointed…

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