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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1930

822 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 42

Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 15

Jack Meades, who has had an ice [?] at Coledale and surrounding district during the summer, writes to [?] that the ice run is about to fall…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 11

When Dealer Wells quickly put paid to Sid Sampson's account at the Stadium last Wednesday night, [?]e got a step nearer the New…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 11
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Practice games were the vogue in must centres last Saturday prior to the competition. One of the matches that carried a…

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Rugby League. Junior League Meets

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 25

Mr. G. Wilton presided over the second meeting of the Junior League held in the Council Chambers, Wollongong, on Saturday evening…

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Rugby League. Thirroul Club. Easter Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 4

On Easter Saturday, 19th inst., Thirroul will meet two Sydney teams on Thirroul Recreation Groung. Early game will commence at 2 p.m. sharp,…

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Tennis. Corrimal Championship Events

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 19

The raison d'etre of the Corrimal tennis championships was the improvement of tennis in this locality, the festering of a high standard of…

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Corrimal Rangers' Football Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 12

A double barrelled Easter attraction, Kurri-Kurri and Granville to visit Corrimal this week-end. Supporters of soccer in Corrimal may…

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Cricket First Grade Final

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 8

The first grade final between Wollongong and Waratah was commenced on the Showground on Saturday last before a gathering of…

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Around the District Coledale. Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 5

Our football teams had only indifferent success last Saturday. The 1st grade team travelled to Auburn where they drew 1—1 with Auburn in the…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 2

Kiama bowlers took part in the Easter Carnival at Wollongong Club, which was a great success, with a large number of entries…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 9

1st grade team to represent Wests against Thirroul, at Thirroul, on Saturday. Bus leaves Harlow's 2 p.m. sharp:—Burns, Lindoy., R. Smith, B…

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G.P.S. Regatta

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 1

On Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, April 30th, and May 3rd, the Great Public Schools of N.S.W. will hold their annual regatta on the…

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Woonona Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 9

A rinks competition, decided by the greatest marginal points win, was contested on Woonona green on Easter Monday, and of the six rinks that of…

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Rugby Delegates Meet

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 10

In the absence of the president (Mr. E. Lound), Mr. Edwards, senior vice president, presided over Saturday night's meeting of…

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Rugby League. Westerrn Suburbs teams:—

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 6

1st grade team against Thirroul, at Thirroul, at Saturday. Bus leaves Harlow's at 2 p.m. sharp:—Burns, Lindoy, E. Smith, B/ Tiffen, A…

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Kembla Grange Races. '

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 12

The large fields, spirited betting, and exciting and clean racing warranted a larger crowd than was present at the Kembla Grange races on Saturday last…

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Corrimal Rangers Football Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 13

After their two victories last week end, the outlook for Corrimal should now be much brighter. The committee has worked exceptionally hard…

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BOWLS. Port Kembla Bowling and Recreation Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 13

The above will hold a 'working bee' at the greens on Saturday afternoon, at 2 p.m., when all enthusiastic workers and supporters are requested to be…

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Coursing. Mechanical Hare at Clarke's All Talkie Wins Principal Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 5

A large crowd of spectators were present at Clarke's North Wollongong ground on Saturday last, the occasion being the Easter Mechanical Hare…

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