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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1923

365 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 19

Cricket. Wollongong C.c

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 9

The annual meeting will be held at Dr. Lee's residence, Keira Street, on Thursday next, 23rd inst., at 8 o'clock, when the annual report and balance…

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Rugby League. Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) v Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 9

The Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) first grade team of Rugby footballers have signified their intention of playing a match against a Port Kembla team at…

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Rugby League. (By Full Back). Keira Defeat Western Suburbs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 6

This was the main attraction on the Show Ground last Saturday, and when the game commenced there was a fairly large attendance. Keira won by 16…

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Cricket. I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 15

Interest in the coming season is now in evidence, and clubs are beginning to hold their annual meetings prior to the annual meeting of the parent association…

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Cricket. North Wollongong C.c

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1

The annual meeting of the North Wollongong Cricket Club was held at the secretary's residence on the 5th August. The treasurer reported a surplus of…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 2

Last Saturday Albion Park 2nds suffered their first defeat on the home ground, at the hands of Kiama 2nds, The game was evenly contested until…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 2

Following is the result of Saturday's play in the South Coast Rugby League competitions:— 1st GRADE…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 13
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"Bigger Crozier, 8.13, defeated Ted Sleeves, 9.5, in a ten rounder at the Stadium on Wednesday night last. This was the Digger's first encounter since…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 18

The Illawarre Rugby League's first grade one round competition was advanced another stage last Saturday, and despite the wet weather a good crowd…

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Woonona Dog Coursing Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 10

"It has been decided to push on with the sport here. The football ground will be enclosed with netting immediately. The first races will take place on an…

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Rugby League. Western Suburbs Defeat Old Boys

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 7

There was only a fair attendance at the Wollongong Show Ground last Saturday. The early match was played between the above two teams, Suburbs…

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CRICKET. Illawarra D.C. Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 15

The annual electing will be held, at Dr. Lee's residence, Keira street, Wollongong. on Saturday night, 1st Sept. when the annual report will be…

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Cricket. Illlawarra D.c. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

The annual meeting will be held at Dr. Lee's residence, Keira Street, Wollongong, on Saturday night, 1st September, when the annual report will be…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

Following is the result of play in the S. C. League competition on Saturday. 1st GRADE. Berry fefeated Nowra by 13 to nil…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

A meeting will be held at the Council Chambers to-morrow night at 7 p.m., for the purpose of continuing the Quarry Cricket Club and to…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 11

A letter from Geo. Poste, from Newcastle states that he has Tommy Kelly in fine form for his engagement with Charlie Evans at the Globe to-morrow…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 17

Only two games in connection with the lllawaira League were competed last Saturday at the Wollongong Showground; Glebe and Port Kembla in the…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 14

The following is the draw for Saturday 1st September: Showground, 2.15: Keira v Unanderra [?] Buccs, v. Port Kembla…

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Tennis. South Coast Tennis Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 9

The closing date for entries for the Pritchard Cup competition has been extended to Saturday, 1st September. The matches will commence on the 15th…

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