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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1941

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 12

The bier swimming carnival in aid of the Patriotic fund will be held at the Olympic pool this Sunday. Organisers are confident that this will be…

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Bowls Sydney Invaded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 6

Sydney's population was increased by the invasion on February 17 of an army of bowlers, numbering about 700, who came from all points of the…

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Corrimal News Swimming Classes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 10

Corrimal Public School will commence organised swimming training next Wednesday. The Bulli Shire Council has given permission for them…

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Rugby League Thirroul Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 12

At a meeting of the Thirroul Club last Tuesday night it was decided to appoint R. Armstrong and W. Faulk [?]ner as managers of the senior and…

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Rugby League Keira Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 14

The secretary reports that the prospects for the coming season for the junior clubs are bright, and enthusiasm at the present is high. The…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 5

Now that tennis players are beginning to again think seriously of the game after the spell of hot weather, clubs are once more…

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Corrimal-balgownie Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 12

A delegate meeting of the above association was held on Monday last in the Friendly Societies Hall, Corrimal, when the next competition of…

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Greyhound Racing New Years Gift Finals to Outsiders

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 15

Prize money totalling £413 was distributed at last Monday night's fixture at Wollongong. The No. 1 and No. 2 New Year's Gift Finals…

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State Soccer Wollongong State League Football Club Metters Star to WOLLONGONG

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 14

The local star centre half, R. (Bob) Barwise whose transfer has been agreed to will be seen in the colours of the Wollongong Club this season…

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Cricket Stars in Patriotic Game. Stan McCABE'S Men Here Sunday Week

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 13

March 9th will be a red-letter day in Wollongong. International Stan McCabe is bringing a strong eleven to meet a Coast team. The locals are…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 6

Congratulations to the "B" Pennant team for their good win over Berry on Saturday afternoon. When play concluded Kiama had the good…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 5

In the final round of the Kiama District. Association's Competition, (Continued on page 6.)…

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What's on in Sport. Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 3

Rink Games…

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Gerringong Golf Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Gerrngong Golf Club, Ltd., was held at the Golf Club House on Saturday night last…

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Country Rugby League Annual Meeting of Group 7

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 1

The annual meeting of Group 7 of the Country Rugby League was held in the Kiama School of Arts on Thursday night, the president…

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Bowls "Cock-o'-the-walk" Singles

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 5

Patton and Wall played for the Singles "Cock-o'-the-walk" Badge on Saturday afternoon and after a good game, Patton (the challenger)…

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Cricket Kiama Association. Jamberoo v. Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

This match was commenced on the showground on Saturday, and Kiama failed badly in their first innings, being dismissed for the small total of…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 12

The Union Bank "champs," Messrs. Robinson and Wills, have reached the semi-final and on Sunday next (at 9.30 a.m.) they will meet two worthy…

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Rugby League Open Boundaries Debated

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 18

A lengthy debate look place at Monday night's meeting of Illawarra Rugby League when a notice of motion was brought forward by…

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