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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1930

822 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 42

Rugby League. Kiama to Play in S.c. Comp

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Kiama R.L. Football Club it was decided to reform the Club again, and to play first, second and third grades, the latter…

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BOWLS. Port Kembla Bowling and Recreation Club. Special Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 3

A special meeting of the above was held at the bowling grounds on Saturday afternoon. Present were Messrs. W. Ramsay (president), J. Perry (vice…

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Junior Rugby League. New Proposals

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 2

Following the alteration of the constitution of the Illawarra Rugby League, a Junior League has been formed. The Illawara League itself,…

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Coursing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 9

Mr. Jack Clarke, the popular host of the Hotel Victoria, North Wollongong, is out with u big programme for the coursing on his grounds on Saturday…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 11

On Saturday last at the Wollongong green the final game of the South Coast representative pairs (northern section) was played off. The Clubs'…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 12

The executive of the Western Suburbs Club denies the rumor circulated about Wests not going to form a first grade team this season…

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Coursing at Kembla Grange

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 9

A very liberal programme has been drafted for the live hare coursing at Kembla Grange enclosure on Saturday week: AH Interested In dogs are…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 9

Cool and squally southerly weather afternoon, light rain made things unpleasant for all concerned. As a result of play in this round…

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Rugby League. Thirroul Branch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 12

The Thirroul Rugby League officers for coming senson wish It to be known Hint all players are requested to…

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Boxing Wells Outpoints Critcher

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 11

The Globe Theatre was taxed almost to its limit on Saturday night when those two popular local boys—Dealer Wells, of Wollongong, and…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 18

Easily the most important feature of the week-end's play was H. M. Murray's feat in holing in one. He chose the short ninth, [?]70 yards…

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S.C. Tennis Asscn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 16

Clubs are reminded that entries for the Buckland and Dayble Cups close on the 22nd inst…

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Live Hare Coursing at Kembla Grange. Next Meeting To-morrow Week

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 10

Another live hare meeting is listed for Kembla Grange on Saturday, March 22, when two stakes will be decided. One is the Maiden Stakes…

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Boxing Mixed Programme at Reduced Prices. Wollongong Stadium's Bill To-morrow Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 24

To-morrow night a trial will be given of the "mixed bills," which the Stadium management propose to stage each back Saturday night…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 5

Waratah v Thirroul, at Showground; Messrs. Hicman and Hegherty, umpires. Coniston v Wollongong, at Coniston;…

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SPORTING Cricket Kiama Cricket Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the Kiama District Cricket Asociation was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, Mr. A. W. Holden presiding. The…

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Rugby League. Adjourned Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 6

The adjourned annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby League was held in the Wollongong Council Chambers on Struday night. Mr. E. Lound…

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Rugby League. Mt Keira Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 3

Two (2) teams will be entered in the comp. this season, viz—2nd and 3rd grade. A bumper season is confidently expected by Keira-ites. The Club…

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Boxing. Good Bouts at the Globe. Improved Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

The attendance at the Globe Stadium on Saturday night 'last must be consdiered good for a back Saturday night, and it certainly…

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Woonona Bowls. Five Cronulla Rinks. a Big Day

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

Once again, the green at Woonona was a scene of activity last Saturday, the visitors on his occasion being from Cronulla…

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