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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1899

177 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 9

Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

THE following players will represent the Kiama club in a match against Jamberoo on the Church Point to-day:—Roberts, Lee, Cohen, Pickeman, Walker, Cummins,…

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Golf Gossip

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1899 · page 2

The members of the Wollongong Golf Club are to engage in a scratch match today, sides being chosen by Messrs. Prott and M'Lelland. Play is to…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1899 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent the Wollongong C. C. against Albion Park C. C. on Saturday next at Albion Park:—Lee, Cox, Byron, Cook,…

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Golf Gossip

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1899 · page 2

A scratch match between members of the local club was played on Thursday, Messrs. H. D. M'Lelland, R, Finlayson and H. Matthews trying conclusions against Messrs…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1899 · page 3

Last Saturday's cricket match between the Jamberoo club and a team of aborigines was won by the latter. Neither side scored heavily. Albion Park were…

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A Tennis Social

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 December 1899 · page 2

On Saturday evening last the members of the Woonona Tennis Club entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Alanson at a social in the Oddfellows' Hall in recognition of…

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Golf Gossip

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent Wollongong against Marrickville on the local links on Saturday next:—Prott, M'Lelland, Matthews,…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 3
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ON Saturday afternoon an eleven representing the Wollongong Borough C. C. journeyed to Albion Park to try conclusions with an eleven representing that centre,…

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Wollongong Superior Public School Swimming Club. the Second Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 2

The second of the series of swimming competitions in connection with the above club look place on Thursday afternoon, the management of the events being in the hands…

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Cricket Notes. Kiama V. Gerringong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1899 · page 2

Kiama defeated Gerringong on Saturday by 51 runs. Scores: Kiama, 103 (Cummins 28, Pickerman 26); Gerringong, 52 (Langley 20)…

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Golf at Wollongong. Visit of the Marrickville Team

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1899 · page 2

The contest between the Marrickville and Wollongong golfers on the local course on Saturday last could not possibly have been played under more delightful conditions…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1899 · page 2

The following players will represent the Wollongong Club against Kembla on Saturday next n the Green, play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp:—Lee (2)…

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Golf Gossip

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 2

Messrs. H. D. M'Lelland and R. Finlayson, who tied with 98 each in the eleventh monthly competition for the gold medal, played off on Thursday, with the result that…

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Boxing-day Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 2

The great event on Tuesday next will be the R.C. Sports on the A.H. and I. Society's Grounds. The programme of items in one which should ensure the enjoyment of all who…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1899 · page 2

An important match is to eventuate on the Green on New Year's Day between teams representing Redfern Electorate and Wollongong District…

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A Cricket Story

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 December 1899 · page 4

ON one occasion Hayward made a splendid stand for Cambridgeshire against the Survey bowling, but towards the close of play he became somewhat careless, and by…

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