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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1933

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Cricket the Mt. Keira Appeal Dismissed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 5

Word has been received by the Hon. Sec. of the I.D.C.A that the appeal of the Mt. Keira C.C. to the N.S.W. Cricket Association, against the decision…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 4

His many friends will be pleased to hear that Mr. George Woods has been successful in securing the position of Coach to the Christian Brothers Old…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 4

The final of the Gerrigong District Cricket Association between Crooked River and Toolijooa will commence to-day (Saturday) on the Gerringong…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 4

A handicap competition was held on the Kiama Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon last for a trophy presented by the club and was won by W. G…

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Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 4

B. English, not out ........... 51 B. Sharpe .................. 67 GERRINGONG FINAL. Crooked River v. Toolljooa…

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Euchre Party and Dance in Aid of Shellharbour Football Club Funds

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 2

After days of heavy rain, Shellharbour footballers had every reason to feel pleased when Friday, 7th April, broke fine and clear. As a result, about…

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Bowls Champion Final. Northern District Rink

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 6

The two Corrimal rinks, with Bill Beecham and Sam Blakney respectively as skips, had qualified to play off to determine the championship of the…

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Rugby League. Mt. Keira Turned Down. Permission Refused to Join South Coast League

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 7

At the S.C. League meeting on Monday night, Messrs. A. G. Crawford and j. Brown (with whom were a number of followers), representing the Mount…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 7

The green was very heavy last Saturday on account of recent rain, there was a good muster and keen games resulted…

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Greyhound Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 7

Wollongong punters who treked it to Shepherd's Bush on Monday night had a very successful time, due to the success of the local hurdler…

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Balgownie Local Cricket M.C.C. v Tarrawanna

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 4

The tail-enders pulled M.C.C. from to victory last Sunday against Tarrawanna. M.C.C. continued their innings which stood at 5 for 56 (14…

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Rugby League Illawarra Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 14

Delegates present at last meeting were, Messrs Doyle and Meredith (Thirroul), Harlow, Westwood (W. Suburbs,) Thorne, Lindsay…

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Tennis' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 6

The Combined Tennis Clubs held a euchre party and dance on Thursday night in the Empire Hall. There was a large attendance. The euchre prizes…

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Ilawarra Rugby League Referees' Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 14

The officers elected at the Annual Meeting of the Illawarra Rugby League Referees' Association were:—President, Mr. Jas. McCloskey…

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Rugby League. Junior League Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

A meeting of the Illawarra Junior Rugby League was held in Thorne's Buildings, Wollongong, last Saturday night. Those present were: Messrs…

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Bowls Wollongong Carnival Throughout Easter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 9

With the endorsement of the Association, the Wollongong Club conducted an open Carnival during the Easter holidays, visitors as well as local…

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Greyhound Racing Curran's Grit's Cup

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 7

With the handsome Cup, presented by Mr. Robinson, owner of David. Lady and £20 to the owner, was more than sufficient for greyhound…

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Boxing and Wrestling Lundyn and Labriola a Draw

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 2

Wrestling seems to have come to stay in Wollongong if last Saturday night's attendance is any indication, as a large crowd attended the Globe…

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Women's Cricket ILLAWARRA v GOULBURN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 15

The Illawarra Women's Cricket Association team with their many supporters journeyed to Goulburn oh Easter Monday, where they played…

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Football Soccer Win for Woonona and Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 10

The Illawarra Clubs resistered victories on their own grounds in the fifth series of competition games. Corrimal, handicapped through shortage…

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