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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Bowls. Woonona Competitions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 3

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Woonona green on Saturday last, when the competition games were advanced another stage. Ward, a…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A meeting of the Wollongong and North Wollongong Clubs was held at Dr. Lees' residence last Tuesday night when it was decided to amalgamate…

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Rugby League Premiership Conditions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 7

Many are unaware of the conditions of this season's premiership, and for the benefit of those in doubt, and also to settle a few arguments…

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Tennis at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 10

A challenge match between Irwin and partner v Mrs. Laidlaw and partner, took place on the Central Court on Wednesday. After a strenuous…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 10

The fifth Greenwood Cup competition began last week end under favourable weather conditions. This time the qualifying rounds. This time the qualifying rounds were condensed into…

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Bowls. States Championship. North Sydney Beat Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 10

The final of State Inter-championship was played at the City Green on Saturday and provided some exciting play, with North Sydney leading…

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Corrimal Cricket Club Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 10

The annual meeting, of the above dub was held in the School of Arts, last Tuesday evening. Mr. H. W. donee presided…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 August 1927 · page 2

Although a very fast and willing game resulted between Bombo and Port Kembla, on Saturday, it could be seen something had occurred to disturb the…

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Sporting Tennis

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 August 1927 · page 2

A well contested tennis tournament was held on Thursday last when Broughton Village club played Gerringong at the recreation ground. The…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 22

There was a gate of £18/2/- at the Wollongong Showground last Saturday to witness the Illawarra Rugby League's programme, FIRST GRADE…

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Illawarra Rugby League Referees

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 19

An examination was held on Saturday night, in Wollongong, under Examiner C. Hedley, of the N.S.W. Rugby League Referees'…

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BOXING & WRESTLING (By Left Hook)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 7

A new gymnasium at Unanderra has been opened under the management of Hux Lacey. The open contest last week, Garria Irvine, pupil…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 9

Results of week-end Competitions:—Mixed four ball v bogey.—Mrs. Caddy and H. Bellamy 4 up, Mrs. Rickleman and F. Rickleman, 3 up; Miss…

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Rugby League. Saturday, on the Showground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 6

Saturday's attractions at the Wollongong Showground on Saturday was a third grade (Kiama v Glebe) and Keira v Gerringong (first grade.)…

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Mount Keira Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Mount Kerra C.C. was Held last Monday night at Mr. Jas. Porter, senr's, residence, Mount Keira, and was well…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 19

The annual meeting will be held at the School of Arts, Wollongong on Saturday, August 27th, at 8 p.m Club secretaries please note and…

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Cricket. Annual Meeting Mt. Keira Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 11

Quite a number of young players assembled at Mr. Jas. Porters Senr's residence, Keira Road, on Monday night, August 1st, 1927, on the occasion…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 2

Two games that should provide good entertainment are listed for the Kiama ground on Saturday. Kiama 1sts meet the leaders of the competition (Port…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 10

The defeat of Port Kembla by Glebe (Wollongong) cams, as a surprise to Rugby League followers on Saturday at Port…

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