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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1907

187 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 10

Sporting. Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1907 · page 2

As there, it no charge whatever for entry to the bogey match of 36 holes in connection with the Kiama Golf Club on Easter Monday, it is expected that there will be…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1907 · page 2

All matters in connection with the Syd. Gregory Benefit match has been settled, and the sum of £634 2s 9d obtained…

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Sporting. Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1907 · page 2

Mr. William Kelly, one of the members of the Kiama Gentlemen's Bath Committee, last week received a donation of £1 from the Rev. Barron, of Mount…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1907 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby Union was held on Monday night, the president (Mr. M. J. Little) being in the chair. The annual report…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 April 1907 · page 2

The second "test" match between the Sydney team now touring in the western State and West Australia, which was concluded on Thursday last, resulted in a win…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1907 · page 3

The Jamberoo and Burwood cricket clubs, played a match on the former's wicket on Easter Monday, the visitors winning by 46 runs. The totals were…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1907 · page 2

Cecil Healy lowered the world's swimming record for 100 yards on Saturday last, at Farmer's baths. Sydney, doing the distance in 57 seconds, 3.5see, better than…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1907 · page 2

In connection With the proposed visit of an English cricket team to Australia next season, the Marylebone C.C, has undertaken to send the team provided the Australian…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of footballers was held at Scents' hotel on Thursday evening for the purpose of forming a first-grade team for…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 3

In a match between the Gerringong and Berry clubs on Saturday last, on the former's wicket, the home team won by 11 runs…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 2

The event to decide the Wollongong Public School swimming club championship took place a few days ago, and was won by Bernard Blomfield, with Malcolm…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 2

On Saturday next a cricket match takes place at Wollongong, ladies v. gentlemen. The proceeds are in aid of the Wollongong hospital…

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Sporting. Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 2

In the open bogey handicap of the Australian Golf Club at Kensington last Saturday 120 golfers took part, and Dr. Hedley Terrey (the Kiama champion)…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 2

The Adelaide club premiership (1906-7) was won by Sturt club, of which Clem Hill, J. Darling and F. T. Hack are members. Hill headed the season's batting…

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Cricket. Ladies v GENTLEMEN

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 3

On Saturday next a novel match to Wollongong will take place at Bode's Sports Grounds, when a combined local team of gentlemen will play a…

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Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 12

At the council meeting of the New South Wales Rugby Union on Monday night, one delegate said, "We do not recognise the Illawarra Rugby…

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Football Flashes Some English Experiments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 16

During last summer we attempted to study the formation and tactics of the New Zealanders. Generally we approved of them "en…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1907 · page 2

The local Buccaneer Football Club held their adjourned meeting on Thursday night last, when over 30 names were handed in by those desirous of…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1907 · page 2

A novel match was played at Wollongong sports ground on Saturday last, between teams representing the Mayhurst Ladies' club, Redfera, and n team of…

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Cricket. Ladies v GENTLEMEN

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1907 · page 3

On Saturday, afternoon a novel cricket match took place at Bode's Grounds, when a team of ladies from Sydney, styled the Mayhurst Cricket…

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