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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1937

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SPORTING Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 2

A Stableford Competition will be played on the Kiama links this (Saturday) afternoon. On Monday (Anniversary day) a…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 2

Owing to the While City Sports being held on Jubilee Park, there will be no play in the Gerringong District Association Competition to-day (Saturday)…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 5

Berry cricketers have struck their form in the one-day fixtures. In the two matches so far played they have recorded easy victories in each case, last…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 2

The following games were played in the competition on the Kiama green:— Singles Championship. semi-final.—J. Kelaher defeated J. Kerr 31—17, M. R…

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Rugby League North Wollongong Surf Football Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 18
Also in Illawarra Mercury

On Wednesday, 27th January, the North Wollongong Surf football Club held its first meeting for the coming season. Members of the football…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

The Wollongong Swimming Club was very successful at the Goulburn swimming carnival on Monday. The "Goulburn Post" in…

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Swimming Carnival Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 10

Members made a good name for themselves and Wollongong on Sunday last at Goulburn Amateur Swimming Carnival, winning practically…

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Bowls Rink Championship

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 15

The northern section semi-finals and final was played at Woonona last Saturday. In the first semi-final R. Waugh's…

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TENNIS Wollongong Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

The following nominations have been received for the office in connection with the above association, the annual meeting which will be held…

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Diggers at Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Representatives of the Lidcombe Diggers Cricket Club visited Wollongong on Sunday last, together with their wives and children. They met…

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Bowls Rink Championship Win for Bob Waugh's Team

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 2

The rink championship of Northern District was finalised last Saturday, at Woonona. In the first semi-final Plat, Zovi…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Monday, Feb. 8th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Opening Stakes, 480 yards—Crafty, Ciro, Lady Pat, Cash Terms, Whizalla, Super Cinbon, Bonazel, Miss Lee Var. Maiden Stakes, 480 yards — Verno…

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Boxing Fraser & Badans in 15 Rounds Agricultural Hall, Friday 12th FEBRUARY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

After a short let-up over the Xmas holidays, Mr. Tod Morgan will continue with his popular fortnightly boxing programmes, commencing to-night…

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SPORTING Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 1

There will be a par competition for members on the Kiama links this (Saturday) afternoon…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 1

The Kiama relief workers have arranged a cricket match for to-morrow (Sunday) and Council on Wednesday night granted permission for the use…

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Boxing-Swimming

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 18

Charlie Sloan writes that every thing has been finalised for the boxing tournament to be held in the Scouts Hall, Port Kembla, on Feb…

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Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 17

The instruction of swimming and natatorial sport, the object of this Club will be further fulfilled when at the end of the month the holder of…

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Boxing To-night (Friday)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 8

The stage is set for a fine program of boxing at the Agricultural Hall, to-night (Friday). Promoter Tod Morgan feels…

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Swimming Wollongong Amateur Club Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 10

The instruction of swimming and natatorial sport, the object of this club, will be further fulfilled when at the end of the month the holder of ten…

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