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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1908

251 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 13

King Edward as a Racing Man

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 4

According to a good many critics, the English turf is having an undue and unfortunate number of evil moments just now; and three supporters of it are…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

The South Coast Rugby Union's competition. matches begin on Saturday next. There are five teams competing. The Gerringong team is drawn to meet…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 2

The referees appointed for the various matches in connection with the Illawarra Rugby Union to take place next pay Saturday are as follows :—…

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Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 12
Also in The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser

The management committee of the Illawarra Rugby Union met last Monday night, Mr. F. Simpson presiding. A large amount of…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

Under the South Coast R.F. Union's rules, the Gerringong and Kangaroo Valley teams met on the former's ground on Saturday last, Gerringong winning by 6…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

A meeting was held at Condon's Harp Hotel on Thursday night last, attended by enthusiasts of football in connection with the half-holiday…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 2

A meeting of footballers was held at the Brighton Hotel on Tuesday night last, and was attended by some 16 or 17 enthusiasts. The object was to re-form…

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The Wollongong Golf Links, Ltd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 14

The first meeting of the Company was held on the 14th inst, in the Friendly Societies' Hall, at which there was a good attendance of…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 3

"Billy" Lobb, the popular captain of the Kembla A team, had the misfortune to badly break his collarbone in the match against Buccaneer…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 3

The final of the Illawarra District Association's competition was brought to a close on Saturday last, and resulted in a victory for Bulli. G…

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Sporting. Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 3

The singles tennis championship of New South Wales at the Sydney club's tournament was won by R. Heath (Victoria), and the doubles by…

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Wollongong Golf Links, Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

The first meeting of the above was held on the 14th inst., in the Friendly Societies' Hall, at which there was a good attendance of members…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

Playing in the South Coast Union's competition at Berry on Saturday last, Roseby Park beat Gerringong by 11 points to 3. For the winners Wilds and Witherage…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 5

The following reierces have been appointed for the competition matches on the 30th inst:—Kembla A v Kembla B, H. Hart; Buccaneer A v…

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Rugby Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 14

The Illawarra Rugby Union opened the season last Saturday in ideal weather. All the grounds where matches were played were thronged…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 2

The following team will represent Kiama against Gerringong, at Gerringong, this afternoon. Players are requested to meet coach at post-office at 1.30:—…

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Aboriginal Cricket and Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 7

Recently a team of aboriginal cricketers from Wollaga Lake paid a visit to Bega and encountered an eleven of their white countrymen…

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Football Flashes British Association Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 14

The following are the results of last Saturday's games (B. A. rules): Seniors.—Woonona beat Balgownie by 5 to 4. It was a good game of…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 2

The match between Buccancers and Balmain on the Green on Saturday resulted in a win for the Buccancers by H. points to nil. Tries were scored…

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