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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Cricket. Albert Bennett at Country Week

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 13

To date Albert Bennett has covered himself, Port Kembla and Illawarra, in glory at his first two appearances for South in the country…

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Cricket Port Kembla in Front in First Grade. Bennett Scores Another Century. Waratah, Thirroul and Glebe Have Comfortable Victories

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

By their splendid recovery in their match against Unanderra, which was concluded on their home ground on Saturday last, the Port Kembla eleven…

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A Cricket Record. They Will Not Break. N.s.w. Members of Australian Xi Receive Souvenir From "His Master's Voice."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 22

Some records are made not to be broken... such a one is the Souvenir record made by six of the victorious Australian XI., when several…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

Kiama meet Nowra on the local green this afternoon in the "A" Pennant competition of the South Coast and Tablelands Association…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

The match between Gerringong and Kiama A in the District Association competition will be continued this afternoon on the Gerringong ground…

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Miniature Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

The President informed Council he had received a request from the Ministers' Fraternal to be again allowed to address Council on the subject of…

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Minnie Golf

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

The miniature golf match between North Wollongong and Woonona was won by North by a substantial margin—42. Herold Pepper put in the…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

Cliff Milburn and Frank Smith repeated their success of the previous week, both hitting the bowling very hard. The forme's total of 39…

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Corrimal Minnie Golf

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 20

The first match played on the Corrimal links took place last Tuesdays night, when Corrimal defeated Woonona in two matches, first 4 up, the…

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Woonona Golf Den

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 10

Golfers from Woonona Golf Den have been exceedingly busy during the past week, as two matches have been played away from home. On…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 16

Judging from the enquiries received for nomination forms and particulars of events this week-end, the carnival promises to be a great…

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Tennis Corrimal Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

The draw for the first round of the Association's tournaments will conclude this week end. The rain last Sunday held up a few games…

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Golf Links Assist Hospital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A unique method to assist the hospitals has been undertaken by the "Crown" and "Globe" Golf Links combined, and for this purpose a…

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Balgownie District Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 12

The committee of the above met on Monday evening last in Mr. C. A. James' Rooms. The secretary, reported that…

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South Beach Miniature Golf Links

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 10

On Monday night last in the Ladies Challenge Cup, the Night Owls (holders) met Mickey the Mouse team. The Night Owls cer[?]ly…

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Events at Appin. Cricket and Presentation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

There was much enthusiasm in the town of Appin last, week-end, visitors being present from the city and neighbouring districts…

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Corrimal Rangers Football Club. (On the Line)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 17

Judging by the enthusiasm displayed at the annual general meeting of the Corrimal Rangers Football club last Monday night, Soccer…

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Bowls. the Pennant Games. Corrimal v. WOONONA. Corrimal Wins the B.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

The fifth of the sixth series of games in the Pennant for the northern district was contested last Saturday, when Corrimal and Woonona…

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Cricket. F. Johansen — Waratah 55 P. Smith, Tarrawanna 140. L. Walker, Cor. Deaux, 7-19. Bird, Keira, 5-24. Brodie, High School, 8-14

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 11

Hot weather conditions prevailed for the commencement of the second half of the season on Saturday last. Storing generally was on the low…

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