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Sport, 1931

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"Miget" Golf Globe Theatre, Church St. Nionoles Installed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 13

Union Theatres Ltd., have installed the latest craze in Minnie Golf, "Nionoles" at the Globe course. it is a most interesting game and…

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Tom Thumb Golf. Opening of Links at Cross Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 10

The Tom Thumb Golf Links on Mrs. R. N. Makin's grounds, Cross Roads, Wollongong, will no doubt become very popular, as they are quite an…

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Sunday Golf. Bulli Council Discussion. No Action to Be Taken

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

The question of miniature golf being played on Sundays in Bulli Shire was brought before Bulli Shire Council, at the close of last year by a deputation…

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Wollongong Show Attraction the Moving Picture Giant— Legless Swimming Champion Also the Globe of Death

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 18

The well-known outdoor showman Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh, is back in Wollongong, with some up-to-date attractions…

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Cricket. Pt. Kembla's Strong Position Another Century by Bennett. Wollongong's No-ball Record. Keira and Thirroul Gain First Innings Advantage. Unanderra In Safe Position

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 12

By their splendid stand against Wollongong Waratah team on the Wollongong Showground on Saturday last, Port Kembla have considerably…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 4

Three rinks from Kiama will visit Berry to-day (Saturday) to meet the local club in the first round of the "A" Pennant competition of the South…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 4

The inter-distrlct match between the Illawarra and Kiama Associations will be played on the showground to-day (Saturday), commencing at 10.30 a.m…

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Bowls Singles Championship

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

The singles of the southern section of the South Coast and Tablelands Association were played on the Kiama green on Friday last resulting in a…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

In what is described as one of the best boxing contests seen at the Sydney Stadium for some considerable time, Rus Critcher, who has lately…

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Woonona Golf Den

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 8

The "Den" boys gained revenge over their Corrimal opponents on Thursday last when the return match between the teams was played…

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Boxing "Dealer" Drops Doubtful Decision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 15

Where to? I queried. Newcastle, he replied; I meet Roy Burns there to-night. How do you think you'll get on?…

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Woonona Swimming Club (By Six Beat)

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

The activities of the above club will be great during the next few weeks. Arrangements are being finalised to give the public of the…

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Austinmer Railway Tennis Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 11

Results of matches played by the Austinmer Railway Tennis Club. Austinmer Railway, 5 sets 40 games, lost to Willow Tree 7 sets 51…

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BOWLS. Port Kembla B. & R. Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 12

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Wednesday night when the following members were present: Messrs, W. Ramsay (chair),…

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Bowls. the Pennant Games Corrimal Beats Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 8

The second game of the replay in the nothern section of the A Pennant took place on Wollongong green last Saturday. The opposing clubs were…

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TENNIS. Representative Players to Visit Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 12

A representative tennis team is visiting Pt. Kembla on Sunday, and will engage in a series of jennies with a representative South Coast team. The…

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Bennett Makes Cricket History. First Illawarra Cricketer to Represent State

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

As a result of the selection of Albert Bennett, the brilliant Port Kembla batsman, the Illawarra District will be represented for the first time in…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 4

Four members of the Kiama Club will go to Sydney this week to take part in the Country Week competitions, Messrs. N. E. Hindmarsh, W. A…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 4

The following matches in the Kiama District Association competition will be played this afternoon (Saturday), each on the ground of the first-named…

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Night Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

The first night carnival to be held in Kiama will eventuate at the continental baths on Tuesday next, under the auspices of the surf club…

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