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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1925

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 4

During the season several matches will be played between teams arranged by the Association and the Wollongong District High School The first of these…

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Sporting. Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1925 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Kiama Bowling Club was held on Thursday night, apologies being received from Messrs. S. Cocks and Hindmarsh…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 10

The final of the gent's doubles, in connection with the Austinmer Tennis Tournament, was played last week end, when A. Rome and R. Young (owe 15)…

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Bycyling Races

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 17

The South Coast Cycle Club are holding a one mile track race at Brownsville to-morraw (Saturday); first heat starts at 3 o'clock sharp…

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Golf. Wollongong Club. 18 Holes v Bogey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 6

G. Mills (ser.) 5 up, W. McDonald (3) square H. W. McLelland (x3) 2 down, Dr. C. P. Jackson (10) 2 down. G. Mills, who is playing very well at…

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Cricket. Wollongong v Keira, Last

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 6

Keira in response to Wollongong's 233 resumed with 4 for 59, but only added 13 runs, Stan Thompson taking the 5 wickets that fell for 2 runs, making…

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Bicycle Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 9

The South Coast Cycle Club report a very successful course meeting at Brownsville on Saturday last. One mile Handicap: 1st heat, R…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 22

Three rinks of the Wollongong Bowling Club's green' which have been closed for the past month on [?]ccount of top-dressing were opened…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 3

A meeting was held in the Dapto S. of A. on Wednesday night for the purpose of re-forming the local Tennis Club. There was a fair attendance and…

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Bowls. (By Jack)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 9

The 3 rinks of the Wollongong Bowling Club's green (which has been closed on account of top-dressing) were opened for play on Saturday. Those…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 6

Mr. S. Fryer, son of Mr. H. Fryer, one time manager of the Milk Suppliers' Co-op Company, has been distinguishing himself at cricket, while playing…

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Austinmer Tennis Tournament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 12

The presentation of prizes in connection with the tennis tournament held recently, took place on Tuesday last in the Surf Club Hall. About 50…

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Golf. Wollongong Club Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 9

The final for the championship of the "Wollongong Golf Club was decided last week end over 36 holes. J. F. E. Davidson and G. Mills were the…

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Cricket. L.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 9

The fourth ties of both 1st and 2nd. Grade Cups were concluded last Saturday with following results:— First Grade…

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Boxing Day Sports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 4

A large and energetic Committee are working hard to make the Annual Sports on the Showground, Wollongong, on Boxing Day, next, a huge success…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 2

The following teams will represent Kiama against Berry at Kiama to-day in the B Pennant games:—Armfield. Bray, Hindmarsh, Walker (O), Cocks,…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 18

Tommy Fairhall, underwent an Operation this week, to have a wound above the eye attended to Early in the New Year Tommy expects to be…

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Boxing Day Sports

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 25

Hon. sec. writes:—A large and energetic committee are working hard to make the annual sports on the showground, Wollongong, on…

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Boxing Night Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 18

On Boxing night, the Metropolitan-Concert Co. Are giving a concert in the Wollongong Town Hall, and the artists are some, well known, to…

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Port Kembla Racing Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 2

The following are the fixtures for races in connection with the above club for the coming year:—January 9th, February 27th, March 13th March…

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