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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1902

219 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 11

Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 3

On Saturday of last week a team of Metropolitan aldermen visited Wollongong to try conclusions on the cricket field with a team of Illawarra aldermen, and were…

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Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 3

THE following will represent Kiama in a match against Dapto on the Church Point this afternoon:—Messrs. Pickeman, Fi[?], Marley, Riley, C. King, [?]…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 2

The following will represent the local printing offices against the Brighton C.C. at Stuart Park this afternoon:— Messrs. T. Leeper, A. Patmore, F. Meredith,…

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Swimming Carnival. This Afternoon

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1902 · page 2

The following are the handicaps for the different events at the carnival this afternoon:—School boys' race, under 10 years: O. M'Gillycuddy ser, T. Weedon lsec, A…

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Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 December 1902 · page 12

A swimming carnival, in connection with the Men's Institute, claimed attention at the Wollongong Men's Baths, on Wednesday. A series of thunderstorms…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1902 · page 2

The Flinders-street club administered a defeat upon the Bellambi reps. on Saturday last, the scores being:—Bellambi, first innings 7, second 49; Flindora-street, first…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1902 · page 2

Although the attendance of the public at the carnival was somewhat spoiled by the thunderstorm on Wednesday morning, the sport was proceeded with during the…

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Cricket Chatter. WOLLONGONG v. Mt. Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1902 · page 2

On Saturday last the reatch between the abovenamed clubs drew a large attendance of the cricket-loving folk to the Green. We were pleased to note the provence of a…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

Fired with an enthusiasm which has been smouldering for some time, Mrs. T. Wearn has determined on taking steps towards the formation of a ladies' swimming…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

Wollongong and Port Kembla Clubs will meet to-day, weather permitting. at Port Kembla. Wollongong representatives are;—Dr. H. Lee, Cook, Cummins, Irwin. W…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

Bellambi "Victory" Lodge, U.A.O.D. follow the lead of the Men's Institute, Wollongong, and have a carnival down for next Saturday afternoon. The programme…

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Boxing Day Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

The annual sports in connection with St. Francis Xaviers' Church will be held on the show ground on Boxing Day, when an attractive programme will be placed for…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 December 1902 · page 2

Mrs. Thomas Wearn has now taken a decisive step, for which she is to be commended, and calls a meeting for Monday afternoon at her residence to discuss the…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1902 · page 3

The Kiama club visited Shellharbor on Saturday and were defeated by the local eleven by 3 runs. Kiama scored 49 (H. Pickeman 41). and Shellharbor 52 (J…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1902 · page 2

A fairly-attended meeting of ladies was held at Mrs. T. Wearn's residence on Monday afternoon, the object being the formation of a ladies' swimming club for…

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Swimming Carnival at Bellambi

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1902 · page 3

We are evidently on the verge of a boom in the district in swimming for there have already been about here, one in Wollongong and one in Bellambi. Bellambi's…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1902 · page 2

On Saturday last the above clubs met in a district competition match, Wollongong winning easily. Wollongong C.O. by the victory reads in the competition by 6 points,…

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Cricket Chatter. Wollongong v. BALGOWNIE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 December 1902 · page 12

The District Competition was advanced another, stage on Saturday last. On the Green, the Wollongong Club engaged the Balgownie team, the latter…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1902 · page 2

Following will represent Brighton C.C. against Pyrmont C.C. to-morrow at Stuart Park: —Brooke, Oxley, Hart, Sloan, Hayos, Tuxworth, Drew, Hegherty, parkinson,…

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