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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 13

There was only a moderate house at the Corrimal Princess Theatre on Saturday night. The principle contest was between Tommy Kelly and Curly…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 22
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Mr. Lex Lindoy, assistant secretary of Illawarra Rugby League, has received the following from Mr. H. R. Miller, secretary N.S.W. Rugby…

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Boxing Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 19

Last Friday night there was again aged a splendid programme and it must have been very gratifying to the promoters to see such a…

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Moorefield Races Broadcast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

Next Saturday, February 19, a running description of the Moore-field races will be given by Broadcasting Station 2 FC. for the first…

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Coniston Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

On Saturday night last the Coniston Cricket Club held a euchre party and dance in the school, in aid of the club funds, which proved a great…

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Tennis at Corrimal. the Denning Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 13

A meeting of the Committee appointed to draw up rules in connection with competition for a cup presented by Mr. Denning, of Corrimal…

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Albion Park Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Albion Park Tennis Club was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday night, Mr. Snodgross being in the chair…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 11

With the close of the season near at hand it is apparent that in the first grade Thirroul will be one of the finalists as they are 6 points…

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Boxing at Thirroul. Critcher Gets the Verdict. Burns, A Promising Lad

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 12

Boxing certainly hus a magnetic influence over a great many of the mule section of the community, and Messrs. Davis and Meades are doing much as…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 2

The rink competitions for Mr. V Nevell's trophy will be continued to-day. Rinks as follows:— Carroll, Kendall, Drew, Nevell v…

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Illawarra Rugby Leage

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 4

The Rugby League clubs that are affiliated to the the Illawarra District Rugby League are mostly conforming to the request of the N.S.W. Rugby League…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

The Nevell trophy competition was continued on Saturday on the local green and keen play eventuated. Some of the players showed a complete…

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Illawarra Rugby League Meeting of Management Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

Delegates from the various clubs comprising the above League met at Wollongong on Saturday night last, the business being mainly in the direction…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 12

Ned Meades, the progressive Thirroul boxing promoter, informed me that he intends running two tournaments for bantam, feather and light…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 24
Also in Illawarra Mercury

A meeting of the Illawarra Rugby League was held on Saturday evening. Present.—A. E. Cooke (president), C. P. ..egus (senr vice pres.)…

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CORRIMAL. Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 13

The secretary, Mr. A. Druery, reports that prospects are bright for the season; he has signed on players. A trial game is to…

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Cricket. Wollongong v Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

A certain amount of interest is always excited when these two teams meet. Wollongong were first to "toe the creases," to the bowling of Capt…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

The Novell trophy competition will be continued to-day. players are requested to turn up early as the teams will be selected on the green…

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