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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1925

412 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 21

Bicycle Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 17

Wollongong Cycle Club intend holding a 4-miles race on Port Kemblt-road on 23rd for a Cup donated by Bennett & Wood, as first prize…

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Port Kembla Golf Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 5

Golfers were in luck's way to be able to play even one round last week and not find their styles cramped by the four walls of their…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 9

Golfers were in luck's Way to be able to play even one round last weekend and not find their styles cramped up by the four…

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Rugby League. First Grade. Gerringong Outclass Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 5

Notwithstanding the showery conditions the League game between Gerringong, who have held the Premiership of South Coast Union for five years, and…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 May 1925 · page 2

It was a fast game and a close one too, between Bombo and Gerringong first grades in the Illawarra competition played at Gerringong on…

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Rugby League Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 21

There was a good roll up at the Wollongong Showground last Saturday to witness the South Coast and Illawarra, League's two first grade…

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Rugby League. Saturdasy's Matches. First Grade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 9

On last Saturday at the Wollongong Show Ground two very interesting games of Rugby League were witnessed when Glebe beat Suburbs and Port…

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Port Kembla Golf Club. (Player)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 12

Their own links being flooded, many Wollongong players found their way to the Port round about the week-end. The heavy rain had left…

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Gerringong District Cricket Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 2

The social evening or organised by the Gerringong District Cricket Association, eventuated on Thursday night, 14th, and was attended by a large and…

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Tennis

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 2

Albion Park tennis team visited Wollongong on Saturday last and played the district team. After a very exciting game the visitors won by 19…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 3

On Saturday a very serious accident happened to Mr., Gordon Cooper playing at Jamberoo with the Shamrocks in their match on Saturday last. He…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 10

President J.S. Kirton is home again after his serious illness On Saturday I saw him on Woonona green. He was not able to play, but his interest is as…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 9

Players had an ideal day on Saturday to-display their ability, and consequently, all the fixtures of the Illawarra District Rugby League…

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Bicycle Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 13

The four mile road race held last Saturday for the Speedwell cup resulted in a win for H: Byron, W. Gilmore 2nd, J. Dunn 3rd. The club are…

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Rugby League. Last Satuerday's Matches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 6

The Illawarra Rugby League football competitions were further advanced last Saturday when the first grade Western Suburbs played Gerringong, at…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 11

After sitting upon a handicap of 18— 14 for about seven months, Ernest White burst into volcanic activity that made 90 a matter of harmless fireworks,…

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Rugby League. Meeting of the Management Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 8

The management committee of the Illawarra District Rugby League met on Saturday at Wollongong. Present: Messrs. H. E. Cooke (president), W.R…

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Port Kembla Golf Club. (Player.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 17

A sitting upon a handicap of 18-14 for about seven months, Ernest White burst into a volcanic activity that made 90 a matter of…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1925 · page 2

Jamberoo and Nowra seconds played a scoreless draw in the S. C. League competition on Saturday. Playing time was limited to a quarter of an…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 11

At the Wollongong green the final of the President's Trophy will be played off to-morrow (Saturday) between Burrows and J. Byron. The game is…

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