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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1908

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B. A. Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 11

The annual meeting of the South Coast British Football Association was held in Wollongong on February 29, when the following officers were…

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Football. Illawarra Rugby Union

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above union was held last night, Mr. J. O'Brien presiding. A large number of delegates were present, and at times…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Playing for Barrengarry against Kangaroo Valley on Saturday last J. Moffitt retired after scoring 67. The Noble testimonial match was…

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Football Flashes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby Union was held at the Royal Alfred Hotel, on Monday last. Mr. J. O'Brien presiding. The minutes of…

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Football, a Referendum (To the Editor, South Coast Times.) (To the Editor "S.C. Times.")

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 14

Sir.—I would be very much honored if you would allow space in your valuable paper for a referendum in connection with British Association…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

This Wollongong Club, assisted by W. Bourke, of Bulli, Spinks and Staff, of Figtree, engaged in a fixture against a metropolitan team on…

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Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 14

The following players have been chosen to represent the Waratahs in their match with Bulli, at Bulli, to-day; coach leaves O'Brien's Hotel…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 14

The final match in connection with the Illawarra District Cricket Association's. Competition between Figtree and Bulli will be commenced on…

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Football. Country Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2

It is anticipated that this season the country will be better represented than ever in the country week. On the scheme as proposed every…

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Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 11

A British Association football match beeween Woonona and Helensburgh was played on the ground of the latter last Saturday, and…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2

On Saturday last a team of bowlers, including members of the Wollongong and Corrimal clubs, went up to Ashfield and were defeated by the…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2

A large number of visitors are coming down during the Easter holidays. An open competition will be held on Easter Monday. The links are in…

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Football Rugby Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 14

The adjourned annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby Union was held last Thursday night at O'Brien's Hotel, Mr. W. W. Hill (secretary of the…

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Sporting. Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 2

The football competitions of the Rugby Union were initiated in Sydney on Saturday, when large attendances watched the games, despite the…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

Mr. M'Elhone, secretary of the Cricket Board of Control, announces that the deficiency of £2598 8s 4d on the £10,000 guarantee to the Marylebone C.C. will be…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A match between the New Zealand professional rugby footballers and a Newcastle team was played on the Newcastle showground on Wednesday afternoon last, and…

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Football Rugby Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 14

All first grade clubs are reminded that entries close finally to-night. The management committee held the first committee meeting on…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 3

The management committee of the Illawarra Rugby Union met last night, when four second grade teams were sent up to first grade, viz.,…

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