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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1936

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 3

At the Kiama green this (Saturday) afternoon, games will be played in the Pairs Competition…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 3

Kiama Presbyterian and Jamberoo will conclude their competition match to-day (Saturday) on the showground. The Roos have a first innings lead of…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 4

The local first grade cricketers, who are making a bold bid towards entering the final of the Shoalhaven District competition, commenced their…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

Only one game was played in the Championship Pairs Competition on Saturday, Jones and Layton v. Dawes and Cope 20-19. This was an excellent…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

Heavyweights return to the fold at the Globe Stadium next Friday night, February 14. Former State heavyweight champion, "Son" Tealey, is…

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Boxing Bits

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 18

Tiger Perrim is seeking further engagements for his charges. Jerry Lynch, who accounted for Bill Terris, is now prepared to tackle Bob…

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That Boxing Challenge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 18

Son Frost wants to know if Tiger Perrim is sincere about that challenge he mentioned at the Globe on Friday night last, for Lynch to fight…

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Woonona Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

Last Sunday 25 members journeyed to Vaucluse where they were the guests of the Limbless Soldiers Club. All speak very highly of the…

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Helensburgh Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

The annual general meeting of Helensburgh and District Tennis Association is to be held next week, when the programme for 1936 will…

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Golf. [?]Awarra Asscn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 12

In the [?]ite Horse Cup Competition Wollonge defeated Kiama by eight games two. The match between Port Kela and Nowra was…

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Tennis South Coast Tennis. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

Sir,—Country Week Carnival is over and we are all pleased with the showing of our representatives. Personally, I congratulate them. What…

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TENNIS Helensburgh Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 11

The secretary writes: The annual general meeting of the Helensburgh and District Tennis Association is to be held next week when the…

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Greyhound Racing. Draw for

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

Opening Stakes—Boy Little, Sovereign, Brentwood Lass, Gangway, Nimbin Lady, Back Home, Polly's First, Mulga Gureyea…

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Grange Races Successful Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 18

A warm sun tempered by a cool breeze prevailed on Tuesday last for the monthly meeting of the Kembla Grange Race Club…

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Port Kembla Golf Club Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 13

The 14th annual meeting of the Port Kembla Golf Club was held in the clubrooms last night, with a large attendance of members, and trophies…

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Bowls Rink Championship. at Corrimal and Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

The rinks championship of the Northern District, over 25 ends, was commenced last Saturday, the Port Kembla and Corrimal greens being…

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Cricket Grievance (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 15

Sir,—Please allow us a little space in your valuable paper to ventilate a grievance we have with Albion Park district Cricket Association, viz…

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Cricket. Condition of Playing Fields. Long Grass a Handicap

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Serious consideration will have to be given to the playing areas for first grade fixtures next season, if these matches are to be played under first…

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Boxing Bob Badans Wins Again Johnny Dundee K.O'd in Sixth Round Billy Terris Goes Under on Points

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 18

A large crowd put in an appearance at the Globe Stadium last Friday night but the fights were not up to the usual standard. Joe…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 4

The following will represent the Kiama Presbyterian Club against Kiama Club on the showground to-day (Saturday):—R. Brown, N. Simmons, N…

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