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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1927

472 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 24

Bowls

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

It was decided at a meeting on Tuesday night to postpone the unfurling of the B Pennant flag until a later date, so that representatives from each…

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Central Park Tennis Club

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

A committee meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening last, attended by Messrs. F. Rainbird (presiding), S. Glenn, G. James, G. Facer, A…

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Cricket. Gerringong Association Final

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

On Wednesday about 200 spectators, ladies predominating, rolled up to see the final of the Gerringong Cricket Association between Crooked River and…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1927 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Jamberoo Club Mr. T. Miller was elected Patron, Mr. D. A. Granger President, Mr. J. V. Edwards Treasurer, and Mr…

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Bowls B Pennant Semi-final

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1927 · page 2

The semi-final of the B Pennant competition was played at Kiama on Saturday, between Corrimal and Nowra. The green was very keen, and it took the…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 16

Word comes from "Digger" Crozier that he is training, and Working himself back to the form, he displayed which enabled him to be "in…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 12

The Glebe Rugby League Football Club held a meeting on Tuesday night Mr. T. P. Britton presiding over an excellent attendance. It was decided…

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Boxing Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 8

Once again a crowded house witnessed the bouts arranged for Thirroul on Friday night last, when one of the finest programmes ever set…

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Golf. Wollongong Club. Ladies Golf Union Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 11

The meeting to be held by the L.G.U. on the Wollongong links from April Stli to 8th promises to be one of the most…

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Illawarra District Rugby League Referees

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 12

The annual meeting of the above will be held in Mr. Negus' premises, to-morrow night (Saturday). The prospects for the coming…

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BALGOWNIE Football Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 11

The adjourned general meeting of the Balgownie Rangers' Soccer Football Club was held on Monday night. Mr. R. Johnson presided over a…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A. Second Grade. Semi-Final—Southern division. Albion Park V Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 12

Completed at Port Kembla on Saturday last, and won by Albion Park by an innings and 30 runs. Scores:—Unanderra 108 and 130…

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Central Park Tennis Club

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

A meeting of those interested in tennis playing was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, and was fairly well attended…

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Bowls Nevell Trophy

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

The fourth round in the Nevell trophy was played on the local green on Saturday, and notwithstanding the heavy rain the previous night, the green was…

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Rugby League. Group Committee Formed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

Delegates from the South Coast and Illawarra Rugby Football Leagues met at the Council Chamber on Thursday evening without any specific business…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 12

Tommy Fairhall is listed to box Englishman Jack Jones in Melbourne to-morrow night. One from "Sportsman:—…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

After many attempts to amalgamate the Illawarra and South Coast Rugby League Unions, the object has been achieved, for at a meeting of Kiama…

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THIRROUL Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 11

Illawarra District Soccer Football Competition commences this Saturday. Thirroul first play Woonona at Thirroul. Thirroul second also play…

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