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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Tennis Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

There was a crowded hall at the Tennis Association's dance in. the School of Arts Hall on Thursday night of last week; Euchre playing…

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TENNIS. Pt. Kembla Dist. Tennis Asscn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

A Corrimal A grade team, comprised of Messrs. Drury, Wilson, Street and Taylor, visited Pt. Kembla on Sunday last, and played an exhibition…

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Mount Keira Rugby League Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

The annual meeting of the above club held on Sunday last, was well attended, and if enthusiasm counts for anything the club should have a…

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Tennis Birthday Party

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

The Balgownie Methodist Christian Endeavour Club celebrated their first anniversary, last Wednesday evening, in the Methodist Church…

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Thirroul Tennis Tournament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

Entries are coining in very well for this tourney, Kiama being well in the limelight. Quite an erronous impression has…

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Rangers Football Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

Corrimal play Balgownie, at Balgownie, to-morrow, in a friendly match. Team leaves hold corner at 2.30 p.m., and is as follows: A…

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Rugby League. Wollongong Club. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

The 2nd Annual Meeting of the Wollongong Football Club) was held at the Charlton Cafe, Wollongong, on Tuesday evening, the President (Mr…

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BOWLS. Port Kembla B. & R. Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

The usual weekly meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the secretary's office, on Tuesday evening, when the president (Mr. W…

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Corrimal and District Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

The finals of the annual Summer competitions will be held on Saturday week, March 14th, on Anderson's court…

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Public School Amateur Athletic Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 20

At the annual meeting of the Illawarra branch of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association, held at Wollongong school on the 14th…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 3

As it was found impossible to arrange the playing of the Ponnant match of the South Coast and Tablelands Association between Kiama and…

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Gerringong Tennis Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above club was held in the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday night, the president (Mr. Hedley Miller) in the chair, with…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 3

Bowls Kiama meet Nowra on the Berry green on Saturday afternoon 'A" Pennant competition of the South…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 11

A singles handicap competition for the "Tooth Cup" was commenced this week at Woonona bowling green. It is expected to play off many of the…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 12

A very pleasant day was spent on Mr. Wilson's tennis court on Wednesday, when about 30 ladies participated in the day's play. The event was…

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Illawarra Junior Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Illwarra Junior Rugby League was held in the Charlton Cafe, on Saturday night…

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Golf, Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 7

Wollongong Golf Club played 18, holes bogey competition last week end. Results:—A. Grade: R. Bateman (7), 4 down; Dr. Manton (6), 4 down; R…

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Swimming. Visitors at Woonona. Good Exhibitions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 9

Following upon the visit a fortnight previously of the famous Bonnie Mealing and party, Woonona baths attracted further State swimmers, last…

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Woonona Swimming Club (By Six Beat)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 9

That the N.S.W.A.S.A. is doing all it possibly can to improve the stands ard of swimming in Woonona is evidenced by the successive visits of the…

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Tennis Balgownie District Association

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

There will be no play in the James' Cup Competition To-morrow. This will give players an opportunity to attend…

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