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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1903

285 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 15

Football Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

A match between the Nowra and Berry senior clubs, practically deciding the South Coast premiership, took place at Nowra on Saturday last, and was won by the home…

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Coursing

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

The opening day of the coursing yesterday was marked by poor hares, and good weather for the dogs, the combination resulting in a very high percentage of kills,…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1903 · page 2

Wollongong Centennials defeated Bull[?] A at Figtree on Saturday by 4 goals to nil in the British Association competition. H. Sherman did all the scoring. The…

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Rugby Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 1

In Saturday's competitions Kembla beat Arfomas by 3 to nil; Helensburgh beat Buccaneer by 11 to 8; Balgownie beat Unanderra, 11 to nil; Clifton…

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Boxing Contests

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 2

While it would be highly improper to discuss the late boxing fatality in any shape or form, and thus prejudge its merits or demerits while it is "sub…

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Wollongong Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 14
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Thee annual general meeting of the members, Wollongong C.C. was held at Clouts Hotel, on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. P. Galvin presiding; several…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

Saturday's Rugby competition matches resulted as follow:—Arfoma defeated Dapto on the Green by three points to nil (scorer, F. Sloan); Kemble defeated Helensburgh…

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Rugby Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 13

On Saturday, in the district Rugby football matches: Arfoma beat Dapto by three to nil; Kembla beat Helensburgh by 6 to 3. Clifton forfeited to…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 2

Following will represent Arfomas against Balgowme on the Green this afternoon:—Edwards, Monks, Makin, Spragg, F. Sloan, Honnessey, Chambers, Hickman, Isodale,…

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Football Flashes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 11

A meeting of the Illawarra gy Union has been called to consider the following letter received from the secretary to the South. Coast Rugby Union…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the Illawarra Rugby Union has been called to consider the following letter received from the secretary to the South Coast Rugby Union, Nowra:…

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Illawarra District Cricket Association

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Illawarra District Cricket Association was held at O'Brien's Hotel on Saturday last. Delegates from the following clubs were present:…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

Mr. J. Ainsworth has resigned the secretaryship of Illawarra Rugby Union. So far, no reply has been received from the South Coast Union regarding the…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 11

At a general meeting of the Wollongong Flinders-street Cricket Club held on Monday, it was definitely decided that the club affiliate with the District…

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Football Flashes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 10

The football season was practically closed on Saturday. Balgownie beat Arfomas by 10 to 3; Unanderra forfeited to Helensburgh; Dapto forfeited to…

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When Football Was Unlawful

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 1

Football was known in England prior to 1175 (says the "Penny Magazenes") but it never was regarded with favour by the law, and…

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Parsons Who Are Sportsmen. They Are Partial to Golf

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 6

Times have altered (says Martin West, in the "Church Gazette") since the days when a Bishop of Durham was accustomed to drive arrayed in full…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

To-day the Wollongong C.C. will open the season against a Sydney team organised by Mr. A. Bowdon. The Wollongong team will consist of the following: players:—A…

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