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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1929

684 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 35

Swimming Carnival

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

The first annual swimming carnival of the Christian Brothers' College, Wollongong, took place in the Continental Baths on Friday last…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 16
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Great enthusiasm prevailed at a meeting at the Charlton Cafe, Wollongong, last night for the purpose of forming a Wollongong Rugby League…

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Bowls. Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

At a very enthusiastic meeting of members of the above Club last Saturday several matters indicative of a progressive spirit were agreed upon…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

Warm, muggy weather conditions prevailed on Saturday last, but contrary to anticipation, low scoring was the order of the day…

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School Sport Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 20

Wollongong, who had the bye the previous week, made a successful entry into the competition last Friday, by very decisively beating Fairy…

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That Boxing Bout. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 14

Sir,—I wish to reply to a few remark's made by Mr. "Enthusiast" in boxing reports. I notice by the report in your last issue that Enthusiast…

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New Control. for Kembla Grange. To-morrow's Races

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 20

South Coast sportsmen should appreciate the formation of the Illawarra Racing Club, which will conduct its first meeting at the Kembla Grange…

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BOXING (Left Hook) Deane and "Dealer" in a Return at the Globe, To-morrow Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 21

To-morrow night's fixture at the Globe is Arthur Deane (South Australia) v Dealer Wells, over 15 rounds. It is a return contest, and Deane will…

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CRICKET. I.D.C.A. Fixtures For To-morrow. First Grade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 13

Wollongong v Keira, on the Show-ground. Port Kembla v Thirroul, at Port Kembla…

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Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Swimming Club was held in the Council Chambers of Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. Cullen) presided and there was fair…

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Kiama Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama Blowhole Tennis Club was the School on Thursday evening at the School of Arts, Mr. J. M. Trevor presiding…

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Kiama Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

Upwards of thirty players and supporters were present at the annual meeting of the above Club, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening,…

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Football Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. H. F. Kennedy presided over a well attended meeting of the Kiama Football Club in the School of Arts on Monday evening…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

There was again a good attendance at the Globe Stadium on Saturday night last, the main attraction being the second meeting between Dealer…

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Swimming and Boxing Favourites of George Bancroft, Popular Star of "Docks of New York."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 10

Swimming and boxing are the best forms of exercise for men, George Bancroft believes. The popular star who appears in his latest production…

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Swimming and Boxing. Favourites of George Bancroft, Popular Star of "Docks of New York."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 16

Swimming and boxing are the best forms of exercise for men George Bancroft believes. The popular star who appears in his latest production…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 14

Pleasant weather conditions prevailed for the games played last Saturday, but the players could not rise to the occasion and low scoring was the…

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Rugby League. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Rugby League was held on Saturday afternoon in the Council Chambers, Wollongong. Mr. C. P. Negus presided. The…

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[?]a Rugby League [?]Ual Meeting [?] ENTHUSIASM

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 8

[?]Negus presided over the [?]ing of the Illawrarra [?]e, held in the Council [?]ollongong, on Saturday…

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