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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1925

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Tennis Club Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 August 1925 · page 3

A very enthusiastic meeting of the ladies of the Kiama Blowhole Tennis Club was held on Friday night last to discuss ways and…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 9

Son Frost, who, along with Curly Parkes, have been endeavouring to revive the boxing game on the South Coast, reports that every obstacle is…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 21
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Woonona bowlers, on their own green, last Saturday triumphed over the twenty from Wollongong. The president, Mr. J. S. Kirton…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 2

Wollongong District Club v Kiama Club. Results:—Kiama, 10 sets 96 games; Wollongong, 8 sets 87 games. A team representing Clifton defeated…

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Cricket and Athletic Club Formed. at Coniston

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 3

A public meeting convened by the Coniston Progress Association, was held at Coniston on Tuesday, 11th inst., Mr. Pherson presiding, to consider the…

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Rugby League. Jamberoo 2nds. the Premiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 11

To use a favourite expression of Phil Garlick,' a one-time sporting contributor to those columns Jamboroo [?] home with the "sinkers" of…

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Rugby League Glebe Win Second Grade

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 7

The Illawarra District Rugby League's attraction last Saturday was the final of the second grade competition, which was decided at…

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CRICKET Coniston Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 16

At a public meeting convened b[?] the Conniston (Mt. Drummond [?] Progress association it was decided to form a second grade cricket club…

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Thirroul Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 2

The annual meeting held on Wednesday night was very well attended and enthusiasm exhibited. Mr. Bridge was chosen to succeed Mr…

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Rugby League. Final of Second Grade. Glebe Beat Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 8

Glebe and Unanderra met in the final of the Illawarra Rugby League's competition at Port Kembla on Saturday afternoon. There was a big crowd…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 8

Prospects for the coming season are very bright. It is expected there will be only six teams in the first grade as the Kiama end is likely to be missing…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The annual meeting will be held in the School of Arts, Crown Street, Wollongong, to-morrow night (Saturday) at 7.30 sharp. Business: minutes,…

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Kiama Cricket Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1925 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held on Monday night, there being a good attendance. Mr. J. Trevor presided. ANNUAL REPORT…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 3

Owing to the cold winds, on Saturday there was no play in the Pails Competitions. These will be proceeded with this week…

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Football. South Coast Premiership

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 3

Kiama Starlights defeated Kangaroo Valley Stars in the final of the South Coast League 1st grade competition, played at Barry on Saturday Theo scores were…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 3

The Wollongong-Bowling-Club played the sixth round of its Winter Rink Competition on Saturday, when J. Figtree finished up the 21 head with a lead…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 11

Hawkes and Patterson defeated a strong American team and are now eligible for the final…

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Golf. WOLLONGONG

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 10

There will be a 36 holes stroke competition on the Wollongong links tomorrow, and also an 18 hole handicap. Cash prizes will be provided for…

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