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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1940

690 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 35

Kiama District Cricket Association. Final Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 3

The final meeting of the season of the Kiama District Cricket Association was held in the School of Arts on Monday night, the president (Mr. H. G…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 4

Rugby League will be officially ushered in on Thursday, Anzac Day, when the South Coast League will conduct the first round of the Young Cup…

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Bowls PRESIDENT v. SECRETARY

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 3

The Kiama Club's green, which has been Unavailable for play since Easter wit re-opened on Saturday, with a match between teams representing the…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 9

Last week-end saw the finals of the South Coast pairs and singles championships. The Parkinson and Harvey Cup…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Port Kembla Rugby League Club has hopes of having lights connected for training purposes shortly. The clubs under 21 and under 18 teams…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Port Kembla District Tennis Club's A reserve grade and No. 1 B grade teams had comfortable wins in the opening round last week. No. 2 B…

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Golf at Bulli Season Opens

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 3

The recent acceptable rain followed by the cold snap co-ordinated perfectly with the opening of Sandon' Golf Club's season, on Saturday…

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Rugby League Official Announcement

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 14

The Publicity Officers of the N.S.W. Country League write:— The latest move by the Country Rugby League to secure a conference…

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Wollongong Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 16

The Mixed Tournament conducted On the above courts last Sunday, proved to be the most successful of the kind ever held in Wollongong…

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Boxing Tod Morgan's Win Hutchinson Outpointed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 8

Displaying great courage and boxing skill, Tod Morgan, 9.12, defeated Johnny Hutchihson, 9.8½, on points in their 12 rounds contest at the West…

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Rugby League Great Gains by C.B. College Wollongong May Be Beaten-lister Cup K.O. Showground, Sunday — Two Early Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

C.B.C. threw a bomshell into the Rugby League world this week when they announced their super-grade thirteen to meet Wollongong's all star combination. The Brothers must now be conceded a great chance of victory…

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Rugby League Ross Will Lead C.B.C. Against Wollongong Super Grade Clash for Lister Cup Game 3 Games on Showground

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 8

Ron Ross, Group 7 representative, and one of the best players ever produced by Wollongong will figure in a new role on Sunday, C.B.C. drop…

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The World Is Playing More Britain Exporting 10% More Golf Balls Since The War London (by Air Mail)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Equipment for sport as well as war is increasing throughout the world, and Britain is taking u leading part in arming neutral…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 3

The Albion Park District final will be continued to-day (Saturday) between Wanderers and Shellharbour. The former won the semi-final against…

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Bowls KIAMA v. PETERSHAM

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 3

Kiama Club paid its annual visit to Petersham on Anzac Day, and were entertained by the home club at luncheon and had, a most enjoyable day. At the…

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Rugby League Dispute. Country League Bulletin

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

The latest move by the Country Rugby League to secure a conference with the N.S.W. Rugby League on the subject of re-affiliation and the creation…

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Football. Young Cup Matches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 3

The first round of the Young Cup was commenced on Thursday afternoon and although early in the season, some good football was witnessed, and this…

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Gerringong Football Club. Good Progress

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

There was an attendance of more than thirty members and players at a meeting of the Gerringong Football Club, held on Tuesday night last…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 5

Only two rinks played on Saturday afternoon. The green was on the soft side and rather heavy after the rain over Friday night. Results…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 11

The meeting of the above club, postponed from Monday night owing to rain, was held on Tuesday night. Although four outright favourites…

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