Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1919

309 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 16

Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 14

The Following are selectecl to represent Port Kembla v. DApto at Dapto on Saturday 4th October, at 3.15 p.m. Full back, C. dixon; three-quarters F. Small…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

SPORTS Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 14

Ted Sloan has taken in hand Ben Kay, a brother of the champion middle-weight, Fred Kay. He is to box Sandy Cowan a ten-rounder on October 18th…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 14

Mt. Keira team to play Wollongong C.C. to-morrow at Keira will be selected from the following Play commencing at 9 p.m. sharp: F. Ring H. Ring G. Ring…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

SPORT Rugby League. Last Saturday's Results

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 6

Second Grade Final: Dapto defeated Thirroul, 13-5, at the Showground. Unanderra, Grade: Port Kembla defeated Unanderra, 10-8 at Bode's. Buccaneers…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sport and Play Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 5

The two tennis courts, next to bowling green have been completed, and play will be commenced on Saturday next. Intending members are…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Port Kembla News. Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 2

The Port Kembla and Wollongong Cricket Clubs had a match on the local ground on Saturday, the Port winning by six runs, the scores being 54…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket. I.d.c.a

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

The following teams have entered the First Grade Comp.: Wollongong, Port Kembla, Thirrpoul, Kelra and Woonona Baptist; and for the Second…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1919 · page 2

A meeting was held at the Grand Hotel on Saturday last for the purpose of forming a Cricket Association, and it was decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rugby League. Football Season Closing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

With the football season practically end, very little interest was taken in the games that took place last Saturday and Monday. The weather is…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

A meeting was held at the Grand Hotel on Saturday last for the purpose of forming a cricket association. It was decided to form same, to be called Kiama…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sport and Play Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 6

A large crowd was attracted to the Star Stadium on Saturday night to witness the boxing match between Bill Bordie and Jack Dillon, but to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Boxing. BRODIE v. DILLON

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 12

Dick McGauran of Port Kembla, having sustained a badly cut eye during a training bout with Dave Smith, was reluctantly obliged to stand down on…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

SPORT Boxing. Fred Brock v. Bert Barrett

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

At Balgownie Bert Barrett, the light-weight champion of the South Coast, is boxing with all-comers, and is fast getting himself into condition for his…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

At the Globe Theatre to-morrow (Saturday), Fred. Brock and Bert Barrett will box 20 rounds. The preliminary will be between Ben Kay and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 6

That Wollongong bowlers can hold their own was abundantly proved last Saturday, when their B grade men played and won the Club's fourth…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 12

To-morrow (Saturday), at Bode's enclosure the finish of the Whippet Stake (started on Eight-hour Day), will eventuate. In addition, there will be…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Football. Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 2

Adamstown and Keira met in the Nurse Cup Competition at Woonona on Saturday last. The former won after an exciting game by 1 goal to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

SPORT Boxing. To-morrow Night's Contests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 15

Boxing fans are well catered for at the Globe to-morrow night, for, if they go the full distance, there will be thirty rounds of boxing. The first bout…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 2

A match has been arranged between "A" Coy. and "C" Coy. of the 2/34th Infantry to take place at Kiama to-day 18th inst. "A" Coy…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →