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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1919

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South Coast Lawn Tennis Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

At a meeting of the S.C.T.A. held on Saturday evening, the following officers were elected : Patron, Mr. Walter Evans; president, Mr. G…

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The South Coast Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 17

At a very enthusiastic and well attended meeting of the S.C.T.A., held on Saturday evening last the following officers were elected: Patrons, Mr. Walter…

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Kembla Grange Races. Cup Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

The Kembla Grange Racing Club conducted its Cup meeting on Tuesday afternoon last in the presence of a record attendance and under delightful…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 14

At the adjourned annual meeting held on Saturday night, as only four sentries each were received for first and second grades, the entry date was…

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Wollongong Cricket Club and the Showground. (To the Editor "Mercury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. W. Mintorn writes in your lust issue in regard to the Cricket Club and the wicket on the Showground. He started by saying that…

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Football. the Final Ends in a Draw

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 2

A record crowd visited Berry on Saturday to witness the final game in the South Coast Competition between the Kiama Dinkums and the Nowra…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 3

Prior to the outbreak of war, boxing was booming in Wollongong, but owing to the restrictions regarding same the Star Stadium was closed…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 3

On Saturday, 20th September, eight teams, representing the South Coast Bowling Association played with St. George's Bowling Club, Rockdale. The…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 15

A stake, the best two out of three courses on the kill, was decided at Bode's enclosure on Saturday afternoon last. Seven dogs were entered—four…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 12

Coursing men should make their entries as early as possible for the stakes to be run off at Bode's on Eight-hours' Day. To-morrow (Saturday), there…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 4

A very interesting programme will be given to-morrow on the Showground commencing at 2 o'clock when the curtain-raiser will be Buccs. III…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 5

The following will represent Port Kembla in their opening match, at the Port, on Saturday afternoon: Matthews, Mills, Rickleman, C. Chesher…

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Football Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 4

Thirroul third grade Rovers, journeyed to Helensburgh to meet the local lads in the competition on Saturday. There was a large attendance…

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Rugby League. Last Saturday's results

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 15

Second Grade: Dapto defeated Buccaneers 3-1, at the showground; Thirroul defeated Gwynneville 3-0, at the showground…

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SPORT Boxing. DICK McGAURAN v. Bill Brodie

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 6

The Bill Brodie-Dick McGauran contest to be decided at the Globe Theatre on Saturday night, October 4th, carries With it an amount of interest for…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 12

The adjourned annual meeting will be held at Dr. Lee's residence on Saturday night at 8.15, when entries finally close for the first and second grade…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting will beheld at Dr. Lees residence on Saturday nigh At 8.15, whon entries finally close for first and second grade…

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Port Kembla News. Athletic Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 5

What promises to bo one of the most successful Clubs was launched at a meeting on Wednesday night, when it was decided to form the Port…

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Football. the Final Re-played

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1919 · page 3

The final of the South Coast Competition be w[?]heen the Kiama D[?]kums and the Nowra Warriors which ended in a drawn game the, previous…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 12

Tommy Cook, of Wollongong, one of the gamest lads that ever stepped into a ring, is looking for a preliminary for £10 aside, with any bona-fide South…

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