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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1920

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SPORT Boxing. To-morrow, Night's Contests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 9

To-morrow night at the Globe Theatre the lightweight contest between Tom Thomas, the Thirroul champion, and Hughie Dwyer (one of Dave…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A. Illawarra v. Kiama District

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 9

This match was commenced at Thirroul on Saturday last in wet weather but when only 31 runs had been scored play was finally abandoned after…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

A series of swimming races were held (under the management of the North Wollongong Surf Club) in the local baths, on Saturday 24th, when…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 10

The popularity of the Star Stadium was further demonstrated on Saturday night last, by the large house assembled, to witness the boxing…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

On Saturday last, after a keenly contested match between the B and C grade teams, in which the former won by 21 points, the members of the…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 6

After a lapse, of some months, this sport was resumed at Bode's enclosure on Saturday and Monday last, when three sweepstakes were decided. On…

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Boxing. THOMAS v. DWYER

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 13

A big house again on Saturday night last witnessed the fight between Tom Thomas, of Thirroul, and Hughie Dwyer, of Sydney. It didn't last as long…

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Wollongong Golf Links Ltd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 6

The company's annual meeting is next Monday. The report to be submitted states that the business of the company has progressed very…

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South Coast Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 8

The committee of the South Coast Tennis Association has decided to invite entries for the following tournaments, which are open to residents of…

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Sport and Play. South Coast Tennis Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

The committee of the South Coast Tennis Association, has decided to call entries for the following tournaments, which are open to residents…

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SPORT Cricket I.D.C.A. Fixtures for To-morrow

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 13

First Grade.—Port Kembla v Wollongong at Port Kembla; Keira v. Woonona, at Keira; Thirroul a bye. Second Grade: Thirroul v. Diggers at…

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South Coast Tennis Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The committee of the South Coast Tennis Association has decided to invite entries for the following tournaments, which are open to residents of…

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Swimming

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

The [?] meeting convened by the [?] Wollongong Surf Club for the [?] forming a swimming club. [?] that nothing…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 11

To-morrow night at the Globe Theatre Tom Thomas will meet Bernie Lowrie in a 20 rounds contest, Lowrie is taking Johnny Miller's place. There…

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SPORT Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

I received a wire on Saturday morning from Jimmy Sharmon, of Temora, stating that Cook fought gamely until knocked out in the 11th—Berry…

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BOWLS. Pair's Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

Entries are invited for the Double Championship of the South Coast, the date of closing being 14th Feb., 1920…

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Wollongong Golf Links Co. Ltd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 13

The annual meeting was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. J. C. Jones presided. All the shareholders practically who could be were there. Directors…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

There was a fair attendance at the Star Stadium on Saturday night last, to witness the bout between Tom Thomas (Thirroul) and Burnie Lowry…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 12

Attention is drawn to the program advertised in this issue to be decided on Bode's enclosure on Saturday, 21st instant. Entries close at 2 p.m. on the…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

A coursing meeting was held at Bode's enclosure on Saturday afternoon last, in the presence of a good attendance. The rabbits, which had been…

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