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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

347 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 17 of 18

Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 6

With no competition or Association tournaments last weekend, tennis was restricted mostly to club play…

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Golf Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 3

Matches played in the Captain's Cup last week end resulted: T. McInerney defeated T. Baker 3 and 2; F. Cheney defeated H…

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Bowls Pennant Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 8

Only one game was played in both the No. 1 and No. 2 Pennants on Saturday. In the No. 1 game, Thirroul…

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Rugby League W. Plummer Subscription List

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 8

In aid of W. Plummer, Wollongong footballer, who unfortunately lost a leg in a recent accident. Conducted by Illawarra Rugby Football League…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1942 · page 3

Today (Saturday) is, the closing date, for entries in the championship fours, pairs and singles. It is visitors' day at the green…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 8

On Wednesday, December 2nd. a card evening will be held at the club house. Ladies will provide and the donations of the men will be given to…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 8

The Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club catered for a big crowd on Saturday afternoon, when an Interesting programme of ten events was run off…

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Rugby League (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 8

Dear Sir,—On behalf of the combined committee of the W. Plummer Appeal Fund, I wish to extend our sincere thanks for the assistance and…

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CRICKET Turf Wicket In Use Some Good Displays

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 8

The turf wicket at Stuart Park was used for the first time last Saturday, since it was closed owing to water restrictions in 1940…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 4

On Saturday last four rinks made the trip to Nowra, to engage, that club in the "A" grade Pennants of the South Coast: Association. The…

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Golf Associates Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Kiama Golf Associates was held on Saturday last and the report presented by the Secretary, Mrs. M. MacKenzie…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 9

The local club tournaments are progressing but it is desired that more of these games should be played so that no interference…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 8

One of the chief attractions at the Wollongong Greyhound Club's meeting on Saturday afternoon, was the success of dogs trained by Mr. "Son"…

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CRICKET Jones' Good Bowling Wollongong Falls Again

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 8

The highlight of the games in the Illawarra competition last Saturday was the bowling achievement of F. Jones, of Port…

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Golf Farewell Mr. and Mrs. Stebbing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1942 · page 1

The members and associates of the Gerringong Golf Club tendered a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. Stebbing and daughter Jean at the Club…

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Cricket Waratah Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 8

Waratah seconds to play A.I.S.T.O. K. Bartlett, C. Dunn, N. Fleming, J. Hudson, T. Jones, J. McAllister, D. Meyers, R. Neller, R. Ollivier, R…

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Bowls Woonona Club Subscriptions to Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 8

Woonona Bowling Club has invested a further £200 In the Austerity Loan, bringing their contribution up to £500. They now have £700 invested in…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Saturday, at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 10

Opening State (500)—Kiss's Last, Final Race, Robert Again, Max Kent, Tecoma Sid, Golden Marne, Bright Idyll, Pacific…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 2

If possible, the final of the Knight tropthy competition will be played to-day (Saturday) on the Kiama green between rinks skipped by M…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 2

The Gerringong club have felt the urge for a match after such, a long spell from the game and are making the trip to Berry to-day (Saturday)…

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