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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 1

Football looks as though it will have a successful season this year. All district clubs having held their annual meetings, reporting good attendances…

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Amateur Boxing Club

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

Mr. J. J. Thorpo took the chair at a meeting held on Wednesday last in the Jamberoo School of Arts for the purpose of forming an amateur…

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Cricket

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

J. Fleming ........................ 56 K. Boxsell, retired ............ 49 G. Carson ........................ 42 W. Longbottom .............. 32…

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Tennis Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 2

A successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the Sunshine Tennis Club was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday,…

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Interesting Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 2

A cricket team from Marshall Mount under the captaincy of Mr. Fred McDonald, tried conclusions with the Albion Park club last Saturday, the…

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Rugby League Unanderra Rugby

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 13

There will be two practice games at Figtree to-morrow—3rd grade v Coniston and 2nd grade v Mount Kembla. Members and intending…

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Woonona Swimming Club

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

A feast is in store for swimming enthusiasts next Sunday afternoon at Woonona Baths. Woonona Ladies Amateur Swimming Club will have as…

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Minnie Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

At the Royal links, Woonona, the final of the championship is to be played next Tuesday night (31st), the two remaining opponents being H…

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Rugby League. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby League was held at the Wollongong Council Chambers on Saturday evening; Mr. A. McDonald…

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Tennis Finals

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 11

The ,finals of the Tennis Association's competitions were concluded last week-end. As was anticipated, A. Druery beat R. Wilson in the gents'…

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Thirroul Tennis Tournament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 8

Everything is going along well for the much talked-of event to take place over the Easter holidays. Entries are coming to hand very…

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Coursing. Successful Meeting. At North Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 10

The Wollongong District Coursing Club held a successful mechanical hare coursing meeting at Clarke's Ground, North Wollongong, on Saturday last…

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Albion Park. Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 9

Albion Park played Marshall Mount last Saturday and won on the first innings by 19 runs. Results:—Marshall Mt. 1st innings: H. Graham, b…

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BOWLS. Pt. Kembla B. & R. Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the Committee of above was held at the Secretary's office last night. The president (Mr. W. Ramsay) occupied the chair,…

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Corrimal and District Tennis Association Summer Competitions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 8

The remainder of the finals of the Summer Competitions were played off on Sunday last at Street's Court, Towrodgi…

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Smith's Hill Improvement Society. Stuart Park Tennis Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 12

At a meeting held at O'Grady's shop on Monday night last the Tennis Club was reformed. Mr. F. Bateman was appointed secretary, and will be…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 5

The second match of the "B" Pennant competition of the South Coast and Tableands Association was played between Berry and Nowra on the…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 3

A parts competition for a club trophy will be played on the local green this afternoon. The rinks championship of the South…

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Football Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Berry Football Club was held on Tuesday night. The president (Mr. G. Gillam) occupied the chair and there was a…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 3

The following matches in the Kiama District Association competition will be concluded to-day (Saturday) each on the ground of the…

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