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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

347 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 18

Bowls Arnmer Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 6

South Hurtsville bowlers visited Austinmer last week-end, and played the home team for the Arnmer Cup, held by Austinmer…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 12

The Mixed Handicap Tournament was concluded last Sunday. In the morning the George's Court section was concluded, Mrs…

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Golf Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 8

Last Saturday's stroke handicap for Mr. R. Lavis' trophy resulted:—J. G. Edmondson (15), 70; C. H. McKenzie (14), 71; R. Freeman (12), 71; H…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 8

At Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club's meeting on Saturday afternoon Betty Phar and Causina showed their consistency in again winning. The…

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Woonona Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 9

Officers elected at the annual meeting of Woonona Club were—Patrons, Messrs D. Scott and C. Quiley; president Mr. C. Clark…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 11

[?]tries in the competitions for [?] season will close at a [?] of the Association, to be [?] at the F.S. Hall, Wollongong…

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Rugby League South Sydney v Illawarra-showground Sunday City Men Guarantee Strongest Thirteen Sprint Championship Arouses Interest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 8

Rugby League secretary, Mr. Clive Nicholson, experienced many anxious moments last week-end. The original arrangements to entertain an Army…

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Sporting Items Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1942 · page 4

Gerringong club is conducting an 18 holes stableford to-day (Saturda for a trophy donated by the President…

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Football KIAMA V. SCARBOROUGH

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 3

Scarborough under 19 years of age team journeyed to Kiama and engaged the local under 19 team on the Kiama Showground on Sunday…

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Rugby League Wollongong District Rugby League Schools Schools' Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 6

Three representative teams 6st 71b, 8st, and 9st 7lb from Wollongong visited Sydney last week end and engaged Ultimo Central…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 5

Draw for Maiden Stake at Wollongong to-morrow:—Saint Dare (31), Saltex (30), Little Dutchy (31), Sentimental Lass (29 8-10), Moral Law (29)…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 6
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A meeting was held at the Friendly Societies Hall, on Friday night last. Rule 42 was altered so that only…

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Interesting Letter About Old Cricket Bat

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 3

In connection with the old cricket bat found at the Wollongong Council Chambers, the Mayor. (Ald. Pryor) has received the following letter from…

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Rugby League Boom League-season Ends with Lithgow As Visitors Westerners Anxious to Defeat Illawarra Gates Reach All Time Record Devine and Maher Omitted; Longbottom, Perry, In Challenge Goal Kicking, Beaton, O'Neill and Pinch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 8

Illawarra League season will now end with a Lithgow visit this Sunday. The western men have been seeking this date for three months. Proceeds will again be invested in…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1942 · page 4

On Sunday, 4th October, Thirroul club will visit Kiama with four rinks. Members are requested to be present at the green to-day (Saturday) and…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 4

on the Kiama green on Saturday:— Nicholson trophy competition:— N. E. Hindmarsh defeated J. F. Kelaher 26 to 24. H. Gould defeated…

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Football KIAMA V. WOLLONGONG

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 4

Kiama under 19 team played a return match against Wollongong on Sunday last at Wollongong. the home team ran out winners by 11…

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Bowls Pennant Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 8

Corrimal continues to forge ahead in No. 1 Pennant, and look like repeating last year's performance as winners of the South Coast Pennant…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 12

Association officials are endeavoring to obtain balls to conduct a tournament for the local Red Cross All soures of supply are…

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