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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1916

176 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 9

Sporting. Boxing. Brodie V Graham

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic attendance of boxing followers put is an appearance at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on Saturday night last to…

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Football. Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon last a large number spectators journeyed to kodd's grounds at Figure, to witness the match between kemola and…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 14

Dan O'Connell has an important fixture advertised for next pay Saturday night, (28th) at the Globe, wherein the State bantam championship will be…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 6

Any casual visitor to the Wollongong green might go away with a wrong impression, owing to the way some of our mates round on one…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 14

On Saturday afternoon last a large number of spectators journeyed out to Rodd's Grounds at Figtree to witness the match between Kembla and Woonona…

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Sport. the Turf. Kembla Grange Races

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 14

The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 1st. The programme comprises Flying 50 sovs, Newtown Mile 50 sovs, Maiden 40 sova, Jumper's…

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Sporting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

Billy Sweetman and Harry Holmen will arrive in Wollongong to-morrow and will give a training exhibition the stadium on Thursday night, when…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 14

The two bantams, Harry Holmes and Billy Sweetman, will oppose each other at the Globe Stadium, to-morrow night, for, it is billed, the [?]antam…

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Sporting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 7

The star attraction at the Globe Stadium tomorrow night will be between Harry Holmes and Billy Sweet [?] who fight for the bantam…

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Sporting. Boxing. Holmes Wins Prom Sweetman

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was a large attendance at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on Saturday night to…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 14
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Frank Graham and Billy Brodie will box their return contest on August 26th. The Dickie Johnston—Hughie Dwyer…

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Sporting. Pony Races

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

The South Coast Pony & Galloway Club will hold a meeting at the Wollongong course on Friday, August 18th. Entries can be made locally…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 12
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The lightweight and welterweight tournaments will commence at the Globe to-morrow night when three heats from each division will…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 4

I said in my haste," "All men are liars." I think it was David quite a while ago who said this and probably tome men are. For instance a…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

The 9-4 and 10-4 boxing tournaments organised by Mr. Dan O'Connell were commenced at the Globe Stadium on Saturday night last,…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The boxing tournament will be continued at the local Stadium on Saturday night, when the remaining heats will be disposed of…

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Sporting. Kembla Grange Races

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The programme for the meeting to be held next Tuesday at Kembla Grange is an exceptionally good [?] and it is safe to predict that [?]…

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