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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1910

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Sport. Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 11

On Wednesday afternoon, 26th inst. a large gathering of members and visitors assembled at the opening of St. Michael's Church of England…

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After Dinner Boxing. New York Society Fad

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 6

Boxing contests between professional pugilists are the latest form of diversion affected by New York society. The fashion was introduced, says the…

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That Cricket Matter. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 4

Sir,—As a member of the Ilawarra District Cricket Association I wish to protest against the letter appearing in your last edition over the signature…

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That Cricket Matter. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1910 · page 2

SIR,—It is not my intention to enter into any correspondence of a controversial character at present with the correspondent signing himself…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1910 · page 2

A match will be played at Jamberoo on Saturday next between the Kiama and Jamberoo clubs. A match was played at Albion Park on…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 2

In connection with the inauguration of public baths sit Berry, a successful carnival was held on Thursday last. There was a good programme of events, in some of…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 11

In the Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney, on Saturday night last, Jack Clarke, the heavyweight of Illawarra was defeated by Ranji Burns, in the…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 11

The Wollongong Bowling' will Woonona on Wednesday next, and will be represented with three rinks. W. Young won the vice presidents…

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Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 11

Woonona Methodists and Corrimal Club played a match on Wednesday, at Woonona, Corrimal winning by two sets three games. The teams…

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CRICKET. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 7

Sir,—A correspondent signing himself Fair Play" asks four questions in your Tuesday's edition concerning the decision of the I.D.G.A. regarding…

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Albion Park Budget. Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 7

Disappointment is expressed by the Albion Park cricketers that they could not (to use their own words) "have a go Wollongong team. some of…

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Football Facts How the S.C.B.F.A. Was Run in 1909. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 11

Sir,—The footballers and football public of the South Coast are trying to solve the problem of where the S.C.B.F.A. got the authority to…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

The following players will represent Wollongong in a match against Woonona to-morrow:—Rees, F. Figtree. W. J. Wiseman, Pryor, Frew, Marriott,…

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CRICKET. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

Sir,—I am not going to take up much of your valuable space, but a letter over L.B.W. in your last issue caught my eye, and my fancy also…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 2

A cricket match between teams representing Bombo and Dunmore was played on Saturday afternoon on the turf at Creagan's flat, which resulted in at win for…

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Sporting. Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 4

A match play competition for trophy presented by the Mayor starts next Wednesday. Entries must be made by intending competitors on or…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 4

The final match in connection with the Illawarra District Cricket Association's competition will commence on the Stuart Park oval to-morrow at 2…

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Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 4

Teams representing Unanderra and Wollongong played a match on the former's court on Saturday last. The visitors were Messrs. Oram,…

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B.A. FOOTBALL. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 12

Sir,—I notice in your late issue a letter from some individual who signs himself or herself "Willhughesquid." I am half inclined to believe…

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Football Facts That Trip to Newcastle. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 11

Sir,—In reply to "Willhughesquid"—The manager of that ("Raecorri") football team was granted £13 10s to take twelve players and himself…

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