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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1923

365 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 19

More Swimming Baths for Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 17

A public meeting wass held in the Mayor's Room on Monday evening. The Mayor, who had convened the meeting in pursuance of a desire of council…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

A[?] delegate meeting in connection with the South Coast rugby League will by held at Berry on Tuesday night next, 27th instant, at 7.30 p.mn. All…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 12

Dan O'Connell reports everything going smoothly for the opening fixture at the Corrimal School of Arts this Saturday night, when Tom (Nutty)…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 11

Entries for the competition close on April 5th. There will be a delegate meeting in Wollongong on that date…

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South Coast Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 13

The first open tournament promoted by the South Coast Tennis Association begins on Good Friday, and will be continued on Saturday and Easter…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 7

The first open tournament promoted by the South Coast Tennis Association begin: on Good Friday, and will be continued on Saturday and Easter…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 9

The South Coast cricketers were only beaten by one run in a match with the Western Districts on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, the scores being 217…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 7

Corrimal v Kiama.—Kiama is the youngest Bowling Club in the South Coast Association, and their green is quite a credit to them. Clubs from the…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 14

To represent Port Kembla on Wollongong Showground turf wicket tomorrow (Saturday): Dr. Kirkwood, H. Mills, Ackerman, Gamble, Small,…

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Boxing. Fairhall Stops Goodwin

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 14

Dan O'Connell, that one time great fighter who is now promoting boxing at Corrimal, on Saturday last brought together Nutty Fairhall, of Port…

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Boat Races

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 2

The boat races at Lake Illawarra Entrance on Easter Saturday attracted a big crowd of sightseers, who witnessed some exciting finishes. One heat in…

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A Football Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 14

As a result of a request made by Mr. Davies, M.L.A., on behalf of footballers and followers of the game for a train to leave Wollongong for…

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Saturday Train. a Boon for Football Enthusiasts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

As a result of representatives made by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., on behalf of footballers, to the Railway Commissioners to run a train from…

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News Notes. Wollongong Pony Races. Friday Next

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 9

Sporting enthusiasts are expected to other in great force next Friday at the Wollongong Pony Races, as large entries have been received for the…

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South Coast Tennis Association First Annual Open Tournament (A Member.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 8

Thanks very largely to the bold initiative, indomitable zeal and untiring energy of its honorary secretary, Mr. S. W. Sproule, the South Coast Tennis…

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South Coast Rugby League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 2

A meetiing of delegates was held at the Green Southern Hotel, Berry on Tuesday Night. There was a full attendance and Mr. G. Gillam (President) was in the chair…

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Public Tennis Courts

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 2

Ald. Walker made some pertinent remarks regarding a request from the Central Park Tennis Club for a top dressing for one of the Courts in the…

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THIRROUL. Rugby Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 10

The president, Mr. G. Laughlin, reports that a trial game will be played against Wollongong at Wollongong, on Saturday next. Cars will leave…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 6

Wollongong bowlers will read the following with interest. It is taken from the Shoalhaven Telegraph:—The captaincy of the club was decided on…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 9

Dapto third grade played a draw against Mount Keira at Dapto on Saturday, the scores being 5 all. The second grade team was defeated by the…

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