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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Athletic Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

The second annual meeting of the above Club was held at the School of Arts on Monday night, the president (Mr. Burgess) being in the chair. The…

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Turf Is Young Idea to Be Sprinter or Stayer in Autumn Events? Sylvandale's Form Suggests None Know His Style of Running Races Ah Well as Jack Pratt. Hasn't Won A Race Since Ho Got Off

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 3

Racing critics are debating whether Young Idea is a Newmarket possibility because of a third at Williamstown on Saturday against, a second-rate…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

The secretary of the Berry Football Club, reports that the finances are satisfactory, all commitments having been met, and a credit balance in hand…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

Owing to the Kiama Ambulance Fete being held on Thursday night the annual meeting of the Kiama-Bombo Club Which had been set down for that…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

The Presbyterian and Kiama teams continue their District Association match on the showground this (Saturday) afternoon. The Presbyterians…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

In the semi-final of the Paris Championship, played on the local green on Saturday F. Baxter and N. E. Hindmarsh defeated R. Wilson and J. J…

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Golf

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

Kiama Club's 18 Hole Aggregate Stroke competition was held on Saturday last and resulted:—A. Ziems 74 and W. G. Walker 76—150, J. H. Lipscombe…

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Rugby

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 12

The Rugbyites are all into harness now a new executive being elected, J. M. Down, is secretary, W. Fergusson treasurer. and J. D. Taylor president…

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Bowls Country Week

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 15

Seven rinks from the northern section took part in the rink champion ship at Country Week in the City. Of these Jackson's Corrimal rink,…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 15

Greyhounds are becoming more popular every week. There are quite a number of local owners, whilst more people are obtaining these speedy dogs…

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Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

Last Saturday the 15th Feb. the 100 yards Junior Club Championship was won by R. Greentree in 70 1-5 sees…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 9

Greyhounds are becoming more popular every week. There are quite a nun her of local owners, whilst more people are obtaining these speedy dogs…

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W'gong Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 15

The annual meeting of the above Association will take place on Thursday next and then for some competitive tennis…

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TENNIS Wollongong & District Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 12

The animal meeting of the above association will take place on Thursday next, and then for sonic competitive tennis. Members are beginning to ask…

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Scarborough Wombarra Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 12

Scarborough met Thirroul P.M.L. team at the local park, and at the finish the locals were ahead. Scarborough batted first, and knocked up 63…

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Boxing Sensational Fighting at Globe Stadium

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

It is many years since patrons of the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, witnessed such a sensational three rounds of boxing—"no fight"—as…

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Bowls "B" Pennant. Corrimal v THIRROUL

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 14

Corrimal and Thirroul No. 1—the two teams with any prospects of being ultimate winners in the "B" Pennant-met in an all-important match…

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Football Club Nomination Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 13

The following nominations were received at the special meeting of the Port Kembla Football club on Monday night: Patrons, Messrs. Guinery…

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Austinmer — Thirroul Golf Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

Now that the holidays have passed, the Thirroul club is beginning to come to light again and some solid work is being put in on the fairways…

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Greyhound Racing. Sentinel Takes Big Race

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 10

The Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club was fortunate in having the champion dog of the State-Sentinel-entered for one of the long races at…

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