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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1925

412 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 16 of 21

Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Bowling Club was held on Tuesday night, at which it was decided that the first round of the Pairs competition must…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 2

A team will be selected from the following to represent the Starlights against Pyree at Berry to-day, cars leaving at 1.15 p.m :—Full back: T…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 2

The postponed meeting called by the Kiama Cricket Club to reform the local Association was held on Saturday evening last in the Council Chambers…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1925 · page 2

After Jamberoo's run-away win of 15 to nil against the Valley (minners-up in 1st grade) their match next Saturday with Kiama (the premiers) should…

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BOWLS. Singles Final won by Simmons

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1925 · page 2

Contrary, to expectations, the final of thin Kiama Bowling Club championship proved to be a very one-sided game, Simmons defeating Rye by 33…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 18

The Corrimal stadium management were unable to bring Archie Cowan and Les Jackson together for their opening contest, but…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 9

The Illawarra District Rugby League, commenced on Saturday last a one round competition, for first and third grade teams. Six teams…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 9

On Saturday afternoon a very pleasant time was spent on Mr. Jolly's tennis court at Scarborough, when various games were played by those present for…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 6

The newly formed Coniston Cricket club are making good progress A new concrete wicket has been put down on the reserve opposite the…

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Rugby League. One Round Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 4

The Illawarra Rugby Lengue commenced a one-round competition last Saturday. There were only four teams in the first grade competition. It was…

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FOOTBALL. The Premiers Meet

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 2

Only once before we were informed had such a big crowd gathered to see a football match at Jamberoo as on Saturday last, when the Shamrocks…

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Dapto Regatta Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

A meeting of the Dapto Regatta Club was held in the School of Arts on Saturday night last, the Vice-president, Mr. J. G. Fairley, occupying the chair…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6
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The annual visit of the South Coast and Tablelands Bowling Clubs to St. George on Saturday resulted in a win for the visitors…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

Had those responsible for the placing of a number of loads of earth on the football playing area at the Wollongong Showground heard some of the…

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Rugby League (Scrum Half)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 7

Another series of the single round competition for first and third grade teams in connection with the Illawarra District Rugby League, was…

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Tennis. Success of a Local Player

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 3

Mr. C. Sproule, of the Wollongong Government Savings Bank, in the Banks Annual Tournament in Sydney, accomplished a feat which has been seldom…

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Cricket. I. D. C. A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 13

Judging by the splendid representative attendance at the delegate meeting held on Saturday night last the coining season should be a…

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Cricket. I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 16

At a delegate meeting of the Association, held on Saturday night last the following committee were appointed:—…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 3

At a delegate meeting of the Association held on Saturday last the following Committees were appointed. Protest, Grading, and Registration…

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