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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1925

412 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 21

Rugby League. Port Kembla v. Gerringong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 17

Nearly 100 supporters from Port Kembla travelled to see the match last Saturday at Gerringong. Fields kicked off for Gerringong, their…

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Port Kembla Golf Club (Player)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 17

A buzz of excitement around the clubhouse and a consuming eagerness to be on with the game suggested unusual importance about the…

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Rugby League. Bombo v Wollongong Globe. "No Game."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 9

Mr. R. Walker (Wollongong) who refereed the game between Bombo and Wollongong Glebe in the Illawarra District competition on the Kiama Show…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1925 · page 2

In the second round of the Singles Championship, Rye beat Brade by 31 to 16. The green was every tricky owing to the strong westerly wind,…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 4

The Wollongong Bowling Club entered into a Winter Rink Tournament on July 4th. A cold, strong wind prevailed…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 11
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Playing at Bomoderry last Saturday Albion Park defeated the home team by 20 points to 3. For the winners G. Hamilton scored…

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Rugby League. No Match

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 23

Owing to the ill conduct of some players in the competition match Glebe v. Bombo at Kiama on June 27th, a special meeting of the…

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Rugby League. Last Saturday's Games. Glebe v Western Suburbs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 5

[?] the Wollongong Show Ground last Saturday there was a continuation of Illawarra District League compe[?] when Glebe and Western…

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Rugby League. an Important Meeting. Re Glebe v Bombo Match

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 9

The Management Committee of the Illawarra District Rugby League met at the Wollongong Council Chambers last Saturday for the purpose…

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BOWLS. Singles

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 2

Several other games in the Singles Championship were played last week. In the game between Drew and Watson, the former received the shock of…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 2

Bombo and Wollongong Western Suburbs try conclusions in the Illawarra League competition on the Kiama Showground next Saturday, play…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Wollongong Bowling Club advanced its Winter Rink Competition another stage on Saturday last, when Wheeldon, Henville, Massicks and…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 16

There was a meeting yesternight of the management committee to consider a letter from the Referees' Association. The letter stated that…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 8
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Rugby League comp. games, in connection with the Illawarra District League were continued on Saturday. The two first grade games…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 10

Albion Park Tennis Club visited Wollongong C. of E. on Saturday and suffered defeat at the latter's hands. A return match will be played at Albion…

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TENNIS Australian Ladies' Team Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 8

The hon. Secretary of the South Coast Association, Mr. Hardy, wishes to remit to Sydney as early as possible contributions towards the…

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Sporting. Football. Referees on Strike

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 2

The Illawarra District Rugby League Referees' Association has declared war on the Illawarra District Rugby League, on the grounds that the latter body…

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