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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1905

179 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

[?]tion Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 September 1905 · page 9

[?] the fixtures for Sat[?]rade: Balgownie v. [?]t Balgownie. This [?]e very interesting,…

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Football Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1905 · page 2

A match between teams representing the South Coast schools and Cleaveland Street (Sydney) school was played at Berry on Saturday afternoon last, when the Sydney team were…

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British Association Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1905 · page 1

There was a large crowd to witness the match Helensburgh v. Balgownie at Balgownie on Saturday last, and the game throughout was most exciting…

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Country Week Cricket. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1905 · page 6

Dear Sir,—As I have not received any official information in reference to my letter, which appeared in your issue of the 5th instant, re Country Week…

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Association Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1905 · page 1

A team of Association footballers representing the Newcastle District will play an Illawarra team at Bode's on Saturday next…

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Association Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1905 · page 1

The following are the handicaps for first-grade cricket, in matches commencing on Saturday next. The handicap is at per innings:—Keira and Albion…

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Golf Visitors

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 1

The final round for Mr. S. Cutcher's trophy will be played on Saturday, 21st October. We have noticed the following visitors on the Links during the…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 1

The following have been selected to represent Wollongong C.C. against Albion Park C.C. on the Green to-morrow afternoon at 2.15 sharp:—E…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 4

Arrangements not being complete, the 2nd grade association cricket matches will not commence until Saturday, 21st inst…

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Association Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 1

The following players have been chosen to represent Illawarra against the Northern District (Newcastle) to-morrow at Bode's grounds, commencing…

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Cricket Chatter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 7 October 1905 · page 11

Arrangements are being made for a match, to take place in Wollongong, on October 28th, between teams north and south of Wollongong, with a view of…

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Tennis Match. UNANDERRA V. GERRINGONG

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1905 · page 5

This match was played at Gerringong on Eight-hour Day by players representing each club. The Gerringong Club has two excellent asphalt courts with…

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FOOTBALL. Northern Districts v. South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1905 · page 2

On Saturday last at Bode's grounds, the above match took place in the presence of about 600 or 700 spectators. A strong, cold breeze was…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 1

The cricket match Nowra District v. Wollongong C.C., set down to take place on the Green to-morrow, has been put off owing to the Nowra team being…

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Cricket Chatter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 14 October 1905 · page 13

Lee and Hamilton put 78 on the board in Saturday's match against Albion Park before the latter was disposed of…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1905 · page 1

Mr. M. B. Halligan, of Sydney, is bringing clown a team of seven next Saturday to try conclusions with the local club…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 4

The following will represent Wollongong C.C. against Dapto C.C. at Dapto to-morrow afternoon:—E. Oxley, W. Prott, W. Newton, M. Hegherty, A…

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Football Challenge. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 1

SIR.—I beg space in your valuable paper to issue a challenge on behalf of the Balgownie Rangers Football Club to play the Corrimal team that played in…

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Bicycle Road Racing. to Be Stopped

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 5

During the past couple of months, bicycle road races have been organised by Mr. Albert Henderson, of the Speedwell Cycle Agency, and have proved…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 October 1905 · page 4

Mr. M. B. Halligan's team played the Wollongong Club on Saturday. The visiting team was a strong one, out of eight players five belonged to the A…

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