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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

The Country Week carnival of the Now South Wales Bowling Association was commenced on the metropolitan greens on Monday. The President of…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

Jamberoo B. v. Kiama B. This match was played at Jamberoo on Saturday, being a one-day fixture in the Kiama District Association's…

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Woonona Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

Next Sunday will be a red-letter day in the annals of Swimming on the South Coast. On that day, Australian champions, Bonnie Mealing…

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Scarborough Hall Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 13

Last Wednesday and Thursday nights in the Scarborough Hall, was presented a regular gymnasium. There were all weights competing…

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Corrimal Minnie Golf

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 12

The final of the Corrimal tournament was played last week-end, when Cliff Savage with a score of 45 defeated Jimmie Williamson…

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Bowls. the Pennant Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

The concluding game in the northern section of the A Pennant was commenced last Saturday on Woonona greet, the opposing clubs being…

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Bowls, the Country Singles

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

After playing on Wednesday and yesterday, there are now eight players for the demi-semi-final to-day, including two of the south Coast Association…

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Girl Guides. District Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

The South Coast District Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at the Wollongong Baths on Saturday, 28th instant. A special programme of…

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New Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Still another is to be added to the already large number of tennis courts in this centre, the latest being one in connection with the Methodists. At a…

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Miniature Golf. Triangular Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

A competition has been commenced between teams of eight, representative of respectively the National links at Thirroul, Royal at Woonona, and…

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Rugby League. Bulli Club Re-formed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

The Rugby League Club at Bulli did not function last season, members joining up with Thirroul. However, on Monday night the club was…

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Sunday Golf. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

Sir,—May we crave a little space in your valuable paper in which to correct a false impression that was given by the representatives of the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. (To the Editor.) Sunday Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Dear Sir,—May we crave a little space in your valuable paper in which to correct a false impression that was given by the representatives of the…

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The Corrimal and District Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 14

All games to be competed this week-end for the third round of the competitions. The next draw for the fourth round will take place on…

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Cricket. Comp Leaders. Port Kembla, Firsts Old Bulli. (Northern Division) KEIRA (Southern Division.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

The fierce thunderstorm on Saturday last caused an abrupt termination of practically all games which were not concluded to that stage…

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Cricket Pt. Kembla Improve Their Position. Waratah Make Poor Showing. Hartley and Small Bowl Well. Thirroul Too Good For Glebe. Bert Swan On The Spot. Wollongong Go Down to Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The heavy thunderstorm that broke over the district at about 4.30 on Saturday afternoon last was responsible for robbing most of the first grade…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

The following matches in the Kiama District Association's competiton will he commenced this afternoon, each on the ground of the first mentioned club:…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

The Country Week Carnival of the New South Wales Bowling Association concluded on Saturday with a series of matches between Country and…

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Miniature Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 9

Competitions are held nightly on the Corrimal course. On Tuesday night, in the Cup Competition, Why Worries beat the Night Owls in two games…

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Scarborough Hall Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

The boxing at Scarborough hall last week was a great improvement on the week previous. Boxers were present from Austinmer, Coledale…

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