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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1935

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Bowls. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 11

The fourth annual meeting of the above club was held in the new club rooms on Monday night. A very large number of members were present…

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Rugby League. Knock-out Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 6

Judging by the "kick off" the Illawarra Rugby League received by the immense crowd at the Figtree Oval on Saturday, when a…

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Rugby League Football Sheather Cup Knock-out Season Opens in Blaze of Enthusiasm. Stirring Contests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 8

THE OPENING ROUND OF THE SHEATHER CUP KNOCKOUT COMPETITION AT FIGTREE SPORTS GROUND LAST SATURDAY, PROVIDED A FEAST OF ENTERTAINING FOOTBALL. THE CONTINUAL CHANGING OF PLAY FROM ATTACK…

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TENNIS Wollongong & District Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 11

The third round of the above association competition took place last week-end in beautiful weather and as in the case of last week there were…

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Wrestling and Boxing Penchiff Beats King Elliott

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 8

Mrs. Art Mawson, the sponsor of boxing and wrestling at the Wollongong Globe Stadium, was congratulated from all sides of the big…

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Tennis Corrimal and District Association Sidelines

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 22

Mrs. Masters, of Mirrella club possesses a keen sense of humor, which will came out, winning or losing. In a recent match, this sport…

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Glebe Cricket Club Annual Dinner

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 4
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Last Saturday night the Charlton Cafe was the venue of the above Club's dinner, and the repast provided by Mrs. Bourke was all that…

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Football Soccer Northern Teams Too Classy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 5

South Coast elevens seem to be hope. [?]essly outclassed against Northern combinations. This was clearly proved last week-end when both Woonona…

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SURFING and Swimming Notes Illawarra Branch Surf Life Saving Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 18

A meeting of the Illawarra Branch S.L.S.A. was held at the Town Hall, Wollongong on Saturday last, those present being: President, Mr. J. G…

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Bowls the B Pennant. Association Final Decided Austinmer Triumphant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 3

Attention of bowlers last Saturday was concentrated entirely on the B Pennant final, the convincing ground for which was at Corrimal…

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Cricket Second Grade Final. a Close Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 8

One of the most interesting contests of the season, is in progress at Thirroul, where Thirroul Men's League and Woonona are fighting out the…

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Charter for Greyhound Racing. Does It Provide for Charitable Contributions? Discussion at Hospital Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 9

At the meeting of the Wollongong Hospital Board of Directors last night, Mr. Vause asked if any contributions had been received from the…

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Boxing and Wrestling [?]Tyson Wages Game Battle—but Odds Too Great. Weight and Aggression Win for Karry. Hard Fought Six Rounder

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 19

Billy Tyson, Sydney, 9.13 proved as [?]elusive as a job in depression time [?]at the Globe Stadium last Friday [?]night opposing Dan Karry, Port…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 4

A competition will be held on the local green this (Saturday) afternoon for a trophy donated by Mr. N. E. Hindmarsh. Play will commence at 2 p.m.,…

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Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 1

To-day (Saturday) an 18 Hole Handicap Stroke competition will be played. On Saturday next (Easter Saturday) the following competitions will be play…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 1

Football fans will have an opportunity of seeing the locals in action to day when they will play Gerringong on the showground…

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Berry Football Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 1

A special meeting of members of the above club, was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last, to finalise the arrangements of appointing…

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Tennis Association. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Kiama District Tennis Association was held in the School of Arts, Kiama, on Monday night last. The president (Dr. B…

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Kiama-Bombo Football Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama-Bombo Football Club was held in the Council Chambers on Monday, Mr. N. H. Tully (president) in the chair. There was…

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