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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1901

187 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 10

Freemason's Cricket Match

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

The cricket match between representatives of the Wollongong and Kiama Lodges of Freemason's, which eventuates to-day at Kiama, promises to be of a very interesting…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 October 1901 · page 3

We are pleased to note that there is every prospect of a lively season in the cricket field throughout the district. The Wollongong Club has a full list of…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 2

The following will represent Wollongong C.C. in a match against Kiama C.C. at Kiama to-day:—Trivett, O'Connor, Cook, Osborne, M'Goldrick, Bourke, Thomas,…

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Cricket Notes. Inter-district Cricket Match. (Contributed.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1901 · page 2

A MOST exciting cricket match took place on the Church Point on Saturday last between the old rivals—Wollongong and Kiama Cricket Clubs. Kiama batted first…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 4

Waverley, Eastern Suburbs, Bondi, Balmain, Randwick and Coogee Clubs opened the season with handicap races in Sydney on Saturday afternoon…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 4

The first of the properly-authorised amateur boxing State championships was boxed for on Saturday night, Messrs. E. Walland (middle-weight), F…

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Public Schools Sports. Next Saturday. at the Centennial Grounds. Fine Displays by the Children Bicycle Races and Other Events. a Treat for Both Parents and Children. Ministers of the Crown and Members of Parliament to Attend

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

Arrangements in connection with the above annual sports to be held at the Centennial Grounds next Saturday are proceeding apace, and are so well in hand that…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

Play commences as usual this afternoon at 2.30. We understand Dr. Kirkland, of the Australian Golf Club, Dr. Browne, of Dobroyde Club, and an Armidale golfer,…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

The following team will represent the Wollongong C.C. in a match against Mt. Keira on the Green this afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock:—Messrs. Matthews,…

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Cricket Brevities

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 5

W. P. Howell is not taking part in Sydney club cricket. New South Wales will probably need his services this season…

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Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 October 1901 · page 2
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THE annual meeting of the Gerringong Cricket Club will be held to night. So far, Cummins, the Kiama cricketer, has secured 16 wickets for 32 runs, or an…

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Coursing Club Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 4

In the Municipal Hall, Unanderra, on Friday evening, a highly successful and enjoyable social took place, in aid of the funds of the recently-formed Illawarra…

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Cricket Brevities

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 4

Matthews, who only played one innings last season for the local club, scoring 64 (not out), commenced this season well on Saturday last, by knocking up 52,…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1901 · page 2

The following were the best cards handed in on Saturday in the Warden-M'Lelland trophy competition:—Layton, hep. 5, square with bogey; Prott, scratch 1 down;…

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Golf

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 November 1901 · page 1
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The fact that Wollongong possesses an ideal situation for links is gradually being recognised amongst the followers of "Ye ancient and honorable…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of the Ladies' Swimming Club was held in the School of Arts, on Wednesday afternoon last, the following ladies being present:—Mesdames Wells, Burgess…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1901 · page 2

A tennis match was played at Burwood on Monday between teams representing Woonona and Burwood, the players for Woonona being Messrs. W. R. Dunlop, J…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1901 · page 2

A match played between Wollongong and Redfern on the Green on Monday resulted in a win for the latter by 9 runs,…

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