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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1930

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

On the Wollongong links on Saturday last the 18 holes bogey competition was responsible for attracting a big entry, and some good cards were…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

Owing to the previous Saturday being wet, first grade clubs had only last Saturday's play to determine their competition games. Wollongong…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

The second round of the "A" Pennant competition of the South, Coast and Tablelands Association was player between Berry and Kiama Clubs on…

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Bowls. Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

It is expected to complete the first competition for the Tooth trophy at Woonona green to-morrow (Saturday). G. Clark (8) and D. Oldroyd (8) have…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 14
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Umpires' Association, will hold another Exam, on Friday night next (31st inst.), at Mr. Mintorn's residence, when it is expected there will…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 25

Entries for the various tournaments, shortly to commence, under the auspices of the Corrimai Tennis Association, close to-morrow…

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Tennis Tournament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

The Corrimal Tennis Association will meet on Tuesday night, at which entries will close for the forthcoming tournament. The draw will also take…

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Boxing Heeney Wins Again

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 18

Only a small house on Saturday again, when Jack Heeney 9.7, met Fred Ellis, who was announced as the feather-weight champion of…

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Rangers' Football Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Corrimal Pangers Soccer F.C. was held on Monday night, at which there was a large attendance. Mr. W. Davies,…

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Big Bowls. a Campbelltown Event. N.S.W. Executive Attend

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Opening of the club house and re-opening of the top-dressed, green constituted quite an eventful occasion at Campbell town last Saturday." The club…

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Cricket. Fixtures for To-morrow. First Grade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 15

The second round of the Illawarra District Cricket Association's competition commences to-morrow, when the following tennis will meet:—…

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BOXING (Left Hook.) To-morrow Nights Bout. Hughie Dwyer to Re-appear

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 21

At the Wollongong Stadium to-morrow night South Coast fans will get a guide as to whether former champion, Hughie Dwyer, can…

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Boxing Points. Hughie Dwyer's Answer to Gordon Stanton's Unfair and Unsportsmanlike Criticism. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

Sir,—I noticed in last week's "Times" an article by one who signs himself "Gordon Stanton." I have not had the pleasure of…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 4

Saturday was again a bowlers' day in the Illawarra Cricket Association's competition matches, and some splendid averages were secured…

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Swimming Carnival. at Woonona Baths

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Notwithstanding the inclement weather and frightfully muddy nature of the roads approaching Woonona beach, a fair number,…

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Golf. Wollongong Culb's Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 1

The first annual golf carnival conducted by the local club was commenced on Saturday last. There was a good attendance of visiting golfers, and…

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Inter-District Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 4

The following players have been selected to represent the Illawarra District Cricket Association, in [?] against the Kiama District Association,…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 2

The Annual General meeting of the Port Kembla Golf Club was held in the Club House last Thursday night. Despite wet weather…

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Kembla Grange Races. Postponed Till

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 1

As the weather had cleared it was unfortunate for the promoter of the Kembla Grange races set down for yesterday, that they thought it advisable…

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