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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

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CRICKET McDowell's Score Thirroul and Keira Secure Points Wollongong and Port Plat Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 10

Port's first four batsmen pave an entertaining display playing against Wollongong last Saturday. Two hundred runs were scored in…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 6

Four rinks were played on Saturday last, the games being very interesting The rink skipped by P. R. Hesse…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 6

In the Albion Park District Cricket Competition today (Saturday) Dapto and Albion Park will continue their match. Dapto in their first…

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Cricket WANDERERS v SH'LHARBOUR

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 5

This match in the Albion Park district competition was concluded on Saturday last at Shellharbour, the home team winning on the first…

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Greyhound Racing Dog Clubs Reach Agreement

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 10

An agreement has been reached between the Gosford, Dapto and Wollongong Greyhound Racing Clubs, whereby dogs drawn on one track will…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Last Saturday Afternoon

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Twenty-eight fielders operated at Wollongong fixture last Saturday afternoon. It was the fourth daylight meeting of the club since the…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Saturday Afternoon at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 12

Opening Stake—Le Breeze, Andara, Numbah Lad, Bright Dollar, My Diadem, Winnie O'Wynn, Gallant Colonel, Yaralla Pat…

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CRICKET Waratah Defeats Thirroul WOONONA & Corrimal Secure Wins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 5

Waratah sprung a surprise by defeating Thirroul on the first inning's last Saturday. Woonona and Corrimal had narrow wins on the…

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SPORTING Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 4

The following matches in the Albion Park District competition will be commenced today (Saturday), each on the ground of the…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 8

At a recent meeting of the Committee it was decided to invest £200 in the War Loan…

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Woonona Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

The Club since its formation in has had as its main object the teaching and encouragement of swimming in all its phases…

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Boy Scouts Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Annual District Swimming Carnival will be held this year at Wollongong Baths on Saturday, 21st February, commencing 2.30 p.m…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

This Sunday the Autumn competitions of the Association commence and Keen play can be expected, as several new teams are…

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BOXING & WRESTLING Attractive Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

When the Wollongong Theatres Co. Ltd. decided to nominate Miss Violet Sharpe as a candidate in the "Miss Illawarra" Competition, Mr. Son Frost…

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Boxing and Wrestling Outstanding Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 18

The boxing and wrestling programme listed at the Crown Theatre for Friday, Feb. 20th, to assist the funds of the Wollongong Theatres…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 10

Winner of eight out of his last nine' starts, Boy Dennis was considered a safe bet at the Wollongong meeting last Saturday, and started favourite…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong's Afternoon Fixture

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 18

Wollongong's meeting last Saturday afternoon was exceptionally well patronised. There was no opposition meeting in the City, which…

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CRICKET Wollongong Has Win Woonona-thirroul Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

There were only two games played in the district competition last Saturday. Wollongong defeated Waratah on the first innings, while…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

All rinks were in use on Saturday last, on the occasion of the visit from the Nowra club. Generally speaking, the game was…

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