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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Greyhound Racing Draw for To-morrow (Saturday) Afternoon at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 12

Opening Stake, 500—Ring Raider Gallant Colonel, Blue Burg, Lassie Sentinel, Le Breeze, Idyllic, Merv Lock, Danstar…

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CRICKET Woonona Wins Wilton Shield Second Grade Final Commenced

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 10

Woonona having a clear lend in the competition table for the Wilton Shield, the final games in this series, were devoid of much…

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SPORTING Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 4

The Kiama Club's mixed Canadian foursome postponed from last Saturday is scheduled to be played, today (Saturday)…

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Cricket Albion Park Competition Abandoned Response to Mr. Curtin's Appeal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 4

In response to the appeal of the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, regarding organised sport, the Albion Park District Cricket Association has…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

Two local hotelkeepers recently issued a definite challenge to two Wollongong "mine hosts." The local men are still waiting an acceptance of the…

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Boy Scouts District Swimming Carnival Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

A large crowd of Scouts, Cubs and Rovers assembled at the Wollongong baths on Saturday last to take part in their annual swimming carnival…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Popular

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

From an all-round view-point Wollongong's fixture last Saturday afternoon was the most successful since the introduction of day-time…

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CRICKET Woonona Defeated New Competition Commences

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

The new series of games to be played for the balance of the season commenced last Saturday. However, only one match…

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Boxing and Wrestling Patriotic Show a Huge Success Large Attendance and Good Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 6

Organiser Son Frost is being heartily congratulated on the outstanding success which attended the Boxing and…

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Big Patriotic Effort Successful Boxing and Wrestling Programme Alabama Kid, Vic. Patrick and Jack McNAMEE in Action

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

A bumper house, perfect organisation, and a programme which must, have completely satisfied even the most fastidious boxing fan were the outstanding features of the entertainment organised by that popular boxing enthusiast, Mr. Son Frost, at…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 3

With the rain that fell on Saturday day morning last play seemed to be out of the question, but the green was playable at 2 o'clock, and quite…

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Golf Social at Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 5

There was a big attendance at the Kiama Golf Club's monthly social at the club house on Monday night. Dancing and cards made the…

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Gerringong Golf Club Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 3

At the recent annual meeting of the Gerringong Golf Club, there was a good attendance of members, and the following annual report was…

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British and Allied Armies at Football

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

Lieut. M. Kasper (Czech) and Stan Cullis (British Army) lead the teams on to the field for the match in London British Army team won by eight goals to two. Department of Information Photo…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 5

On Wednesday night of last week, at the premises of Messrs. Barnes Darling Ltd., the sixth annual meeting of this club was held. The roll up of…

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Bowls Pairs Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 10

Pairs games in the Northern Section were resumed on Saturday, after having been twice postponed owing to rain…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 10

Last minute information regarding cricket competition concerns the withdrawal of Thirroul, which leaves only three teams…

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Rugby League Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

Last Wednesday night at the premises of Messrs Barnes Darling, the sixth annual meeting of this club was held. The roll-up of players…

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TENNIS Corrimal Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 9

Stage 4 of the 1st Round was played last week-end The last matches of the Round will be played this week-end…

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Greyhound Racing Two Favorites Only

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

Wollongong's fixture last Saturday afternoon was again splendidly patronised. Thirty fielders' slants were occupied and totalisator…

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