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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Wollongong Golf Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 7

Last Saturday's competition, mixed foursomes, was postponed on account of the flooded course, and will be played to-morrow (Saturday) instead…

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"The Racing Romeo."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 16

Twelve of America's noted motor speedway drivers take part in "The Racing Romeo," starring Red Grange. coming to the "Royal," Bulli, and…

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Boxing the Globe's Two Nights. (Left Hook)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 24

Slouch fans will be well catered for this week-end at the Globe, for promoter Walsh stages a bill to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night…

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Advanced Junior Technical School. Wollongong Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 16

Owing to the rain on Friday last the football competition to be held at Bode's grounds were postponed to this Friday…

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Soccer I.d.s.a. Football in the Mud

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 26

Another set of series was disposed of last week-end, in very inclement weather, several grounds being under water, and only the brave enthusiasts…

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Use of Thirroul Sports Ground. Football Clubs Dis-aqree. Are There Two Grounds?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

At the commencement of the football season it was thought by Bulli Shire Council that an amicable arrangements had been arrived at…

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Football. Illawarra League. Kiama v. Albion Park, 3rd grade

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

The above match was played on the home ground on Saturday last and, though contrary to what the scores would indicate, was, from a spectators…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 11

Third Grade Port Kembla v Keira, at Keira, Saturday, 25th May, kick off 2 p.m.:—Full-back, V. Grierson (capt.); three-quarters, Risk, Rogers, Kelly…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 16
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The chief attraction at the Wollongong Showground on Saturday was the inter-district game, Illawarra v South Coast. There was a big crowd present, and the football shown by the Illawarra reps, was up to the standard of first-class football, but the form…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 10

The finish of the Cox Cup competition for the year 1928-1929 took place during the week-end, when W. Brandon and Athol West, the holders…

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Bowls. the Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 13

The competition for the "Henderson Buttons" was advanced a further stage last Saturday. The rink of which "Bill" Young is skip—retainers of the…

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Illawarra Racing Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 13

For the above Club's racing fixture at Kembla Grange on King's Birthday, June 3rd, seven events have been listed, and include Maiden Handicap, Flying…

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Boxing. Big Week-end Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 4

Boxing fans were well entered for during last week-end, when programmes were submitted on Friday and Saturday evenings last. The…

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Boxing Perrim and Tanner—a Draw

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 24

On Friday night, Tiger Perrim and At Tanner, both of Wollongong, met in a 12 round bout. It was the result of a long discussed difference of…

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Football Euchre Party and Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 9

The Dapto League Football Club 2nd grade, held a very successful euchre party and dance in the A. & H. Society's Hall on Friday evening last…

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Advanced Junior Technical School. Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 21

Matches in Round 7 deferred from Friday, 10th Mal, and played on Friday last, at Bodes grounds resulted i[?] wins for Pirates, Magpies, Wallabies…

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Bowls at Corrimal a Re-union. Very Representative Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 7

As a result of a re-union conducted last Saturday night it can reasonably be expected that increased interest, and in a practical form…

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Corrimal Soccer Football Club. Proposed Limited Liability Company Big Meeting of Citizens Support the Scheme — £500 the Objective Ald. S. A. McCAULEY'S Splendid Offer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 7

One of the most largely-attended meetings ever held in connection with any sporting body on the Coast was held last Monday evening in the…

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Tennis Ball. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

The Jamberoo Tennis Club signalised the opening of the season with a ball and euchre tournament, which brought a large number of people, including…

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