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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1926

451 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 23

Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

Saturday's glorious sun rays were taken advantage of by Wollongong Bowlers (on their own green). Three rinks played social games. The…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 21
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The Illawarra, District Rugby League' first grade competition is now at a vastly interesting stage, las it is possible for any ol the four—…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 11

The Public Works Cricket Club is getting into action again. The Annual meeting will be held in the Ambulance Hall, Wollongong, on…

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Cricket. Wollongong C.C.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of tho above club has been fixed for Tuesday, August 17th, at 8 p.m., at Dr. Kirkwood's residence, Keira Street. Intending…

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Bowls Kiama Winter Competitions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 2

A good muster of bowlers were present at the green on Saturday last to take part in the above competitions, in which great interest is being, evinced…

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Big Football. University 1st AND 2nd Grades. to Play in Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 5

The Illawarra Rugby League has arranged for matches between the Sydney University First and Second Grade teams and Illawarra District First and…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 14

To-night (Friday) Archie Cowan, of Port Kembla, meets Tommy Swift, in the main bout at the Leichhardt Stadium. Swift's height and reach…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 10

Western Suburbs Rugby Football Club—A general meeting of the above club will be held in the Charlton Cafe, Tuesday next, August 17,…

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BOWLS (By Jack.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 16

To try conclusions with Wollongong, bowlers from Berry motored to Wollongong on Saturday. They were received at the Club House by the…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

A successful season is promised for the North Wollongong Cricket Club, which is holding its meeting at the residence of Mr. Reg Wilton, View…

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Rugby League (Scrum Half)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 24

The Illawarra District Rugby League had no competition games of tap last Saturday. Some time bad they had decided that a programme…

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Rugby League. ILLAWARRA v BALMAIN

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

Followers of Rugby League football were well entered for on Saturday on the Wollongong Showground, when the fixtures were:—Possibles v…

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A Football Challenge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 17

L. Carroll, hon. secretary Dapto R.L.F.C., has been instructed by his club to issue a challenge to Albion Park F.C. to play a match on neutral…

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Football Delegates Meet

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 19

A delegate meeting of the Illawarra District Rugby League was held in the Council Chambers, Wollongong, on Saturday evening…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 7

Annual meeting will be held at the Ambulance Hall, Wollongong, on Saturday week, 21st inst, at 8 p.m. Corrimal C. C…

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Tennis Court Opening

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 2

A very successful concert and social evening was held by the member of the Methodist Tennis Club in the School Hall on Tuesday last the…

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Sporting Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 3

It is good for the sport to see such a friendly feeling between opposing teams as that which exists between Jamberoo Shamrocks and Kangaroo…

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Bowls Winter Rink Competitions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 3

The above, competitions were continued on Saturday last, when some good bowling was witnessed. On No. 1 rink Todd, Smith, Brade and…

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High-class Rugby League. University v. Illawarra Representative. A Thrilling Game Ends in an Even Break

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 2

Saturday's game between University Firsts and the Illawara Representative Team was easily the best and the most thrilling that has ever been played on the Kiama Showground. It had the crowd on the tip-toe of excitement from the first to the final…

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