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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Bowls Rinks Championship. Won by Kiama Players

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

Although third on the list, the Rinks Championship of South Coast and Tablelands Association was the first to he finalised, singles…

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Rugby Notes John Brown Accepts Country Offer—west Wyalong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 14

Earlier in the year rumors that John Blown intended migrating to Waratah-Mayfield were not taken seriously. Now the news that the…

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Cavanagh's Decision Sounds Death-knell on Helensburgh Rugby. Coach's Lucrative Offers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 17

Coach Pat CaVanagh's Decision to leave the district, has sounded the death-knell on any prospects of Helensburgh participating in…

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Rugby League Season's Big Opening To-morrow Stars and Newcomers on Trial Myers' Cup — Figtree

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 17

Illawarra Rugby League officially opens its 1936 season with a knock-out competition for the Myers' Cup and purse at Figtree…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 4

On Saturday, last three Nowra rinks paid a visit to the Berry Club and after a very enjoyable afternoon the locals ran out easy winners by 89 to 58…

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Football Facts and Fancies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 4

Someone mentioned the other day that they wondered where the "Man on the…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 4

The Wollongong Showground Trust has decided to charge the Illawarra League ten per cent on the gate takings for all Sunday games, with a…

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Kiama Golf Club. a Successful Year

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 2

The ninth annual meeting of the Kiama Golf Club was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night, the president (Dr. L. S. Corner) in the chair…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

In a fast and exciting three rounds of hard hitting, and sensational passages, Son Tealey (Port Kembla) won the principal event…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

The following is the draw for the northern section of the South Coast and Tablelands Bowling Association's carnival at Easter, to be played on…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 7

Another season has opened for the Illawarra Rugby League, and although many, previous competitions have brought to light some…

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Tennis Note

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 14

Tennis players watch for Associated Nurseries built courts. The proprietors of all the best courts are availing themselves of the services…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

The annual visit to Pennant Hills Club took place last week end, 29 members, including ten associates, making the trip. The men's match…

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Golf Illawarra Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 3

The White Horse Cup matches set down for this week-end are: Wollongong v Nowra and Port Kembla v Kiama…

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Glebe Cricket Club Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 8

The much talked of picnic of the members of the Glebe C.C. and their wives and friends took place on Sunday last. What everyone wished for…

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Bowls This "B" Pennant. Finalised Last

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 3

Last Saturday witnessed the final of the "B" Pennant—ahead of the "A" Pennant—and the greens at Wollongong and Berry were both…

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Football Soccer. North Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 5

Now that all the summer sports are just about finished, the footballers will begin to get busy, for the District Competition begins on the Saturday…

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Greyhounds a Double Issue of Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

Excellent crowds' attended both Friday and Saturday night's fixtures of the Wollongong Club. It was a new experience to see the club race…

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Boxing Tealey Defeats Aquinaldo in Sensational Fight. Foul Decision Again. Jackie Bowen's Great Comeback

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 17

Another sensational fight took place at the Globe Stadium in the return 10 round encounter between Son Tealey, Port Kembla, 12.4, and…

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Rugby League Corrimal Hand Out Early Surprise. Port Kembla Out of the Myers' Cup. Wakeling's Kicking

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

If Corrimal can reproduce last Saturday's form during the season, their club officials will have no need to worry about the…

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