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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1903

285 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 15

Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 2

Kiama plays Broughton Village on the Gerringong wicket to-morrow afternoon. The inter-State match between N.S.W. and Victoria, which was concluded on…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1903 · page 2

A match was played on the Church Point on Wednesday afternoon between a mixed Kiama team and at team representing the Shellharbour band. The scores…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

Certain enthusiasts are talking of another swimming carnival in Wollongong, to be held within a few weeks. It would give the sport a fillip to have another; there is…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The newly-formed ladies' Swimming Club held a meeting in the C.E. Schoolroom on Thursday afternoon, a fair number being present. Mrs T. Wearn was elected…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

Following will represent the Brightons against the Neauchamps at Stuart Park this afternoon:—Brooke, Hart, Sloan, A. Hayes, Parkinson, Banks, Drew,…

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Swimming Carnivals

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 2

It is the intention of Mr. G. Filshie, head-master of the Kiama Superior Public School, to hold two swimming carnivals on Saturday, 31st instant, one for the girls and one…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 3

The following players will represent Kiama in a match against Shellharbour to-morrow afternoon, on the Church Point: H. Pickeman (captain). A. Broughton, A…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 2

On Saturday last the Brightons defeated Mt Ousl[?]y Neauchamps at Stuart Park by 60 runs. Wollongong and Dapto meet on the…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 3

A match was played on the Church Point on Saturday afternoon last between the Kiama and Shellharbor clubs, the former winning easily by 87 runs…

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Coursing

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

Indications are plentiful that coursing will boom in the Illawarra district during the coming season. Already a number of the local club's members are preparing their…

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Ladies' Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

A large number of ladies met on Monday night for the purpose of electing office bearers for their newly-formed swimming club, the following ladies being appointed :…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

Following will represent Brighton C.C. against Surry Hills United C.C. on Monday next: Oxley, Tuxworth, Hayes, loan, Drew, Carne[?], Chester, Parkinson, Banks,…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 3

The New South Wales Cricket Association has decided to hand over 50 per cent. of the gross takings at the Forthcoming match with Lord Hawke's team to the New…

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Cricket Chatter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

Wollongong Borough and Brighton C.C. play on the Green this afternoon, when the following will represent the latter:—Oxley, J. Easterbrook, Hart, Sloan, Drew Hayes,…

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"Old Tim" at the Races

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 2

After a lapse of many years, I made up my mind to attend the Wollongong races that were held in November last, to renew some old friendships, and see if I could find…

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Public School Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 2

As announced some time back, Mr. G. Filshie (head-master Kiama Superior Public School) intends holding two swimming carnivals, for competition amongst the…

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Cricket Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 2

A match will be played on the Church Point to-morrow afternoon between the Kiama and Albion Park clubs. Play will commence at 2 o'clock sharp…

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A Racing Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 3

The Newcastle Coroner, held an inquiry at Ralph's Hotel on Wednesday regarding the death of James Joseph Hartigan, well known locally, the jockey who died…

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Public School Swimming Carnivals

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1903 · page 2

The boys' and girls' swimming carnivals in connection with the Kiama Superior Public School which were promoted by Mr. G. Filchie (head master), eventuated on…

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