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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

Kiama Bowling Club held the semi-finals of the Nicholson trophy on Saturday last Scores:— Batty d. Kelaher, 26/21. Warren d…

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"Racing Luck" Comedy at Cinema

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 3

George Lloyd claimed to be funnier than George Wallace "Australia's great comedian will appear with Joe (Digger) Valli in their riot…

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Bowls Pairs Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 5

The semi finals of the Northern Section's pairs championship will be played at Corrimal on Saturday, when the draw will be: J. Kerr and J…

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BOXING Patrick Beats Morgan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 11

Much interest was taken locally in the Patrick-Morgan contest, which resulted in the defeat of Morgan. Morgan's left eye, which was opened…

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Wollongong Golf Club Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 14

Officers elected at the annual meeting held last night were: Patron, Mr H. Cox; president, Dr. R. D. Goldie; vice-presidents, Dr. W. B. Kerr…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 4

Splendid bowling was seen last Saturday on a good green under perfect conditions. The competition for the Nicholson…

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Sporting Items Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 4

Following is the draw for the four ball best ball versus par competition to be held today (Saturday): C. Mosckos and L. Taylor v. E…

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Golf

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 5

The Kiama Club held a four-ball best ball versus par competition on, Saturday last, resulting:— A. G. Adam and Rev. M. Irish 4…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 5

Playing on the Kiama green on Saturday last, Popplewell defeated Jones in the Cock 0' the Walk competition by 25 to 22, Batty. 27…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

The winners of Saturday's spoon competition were Z. Murton, A. Watson, J. Henville and J. Guinery. Last Sunday City Tatts bowlers…

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Rugby League Maitland Officials' Views No Competitive Football Maitland

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 8

The President of the Maitland United Rugby League Football Club (Mr. C. L. Robinson) said yesterday that he did not think the club would…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 8

No games were played in the district competition last Saturday. Only one game was set down, Waratah v Woonona, but the former were…

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Greyhound Racing Dapto Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 9

The above club staged a very successful meeting on Saturday afternoon last. The crowd was large, the betting on a liberal scale, and the racing…

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Wollongong Golf Club Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Wollongong Golf Club was held on Thursday night of last week. ANNUAL REPORT…

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Rugby League War Effort Will Not Be Impeded

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

The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) has warned all football clubs that "Football must not interfere with wartime work." He adds "I am not…

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Bowls Pairs Championship Won by Howard and Smith (Woonona)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 6

The semi-finals and final of the district pairs championship were played on the Corrimal green on Saturday. The conditions were perfect for good…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 5

Chief interest in last Saturday's bowling centred in the final round of the Nicholson trophy between Batty and Warren. The score 27-15…

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Kiama Golf Club Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting of the Kiama Golf Club was held at the Clubhouse last week, and in the absence of the President (Dr. B. A. Stephen) the…

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No Football This Year League's Decision

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

A meeting of the South Coast Rugby League was held at Kiama on Monday night, when the decision was reached to…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Thirroul Football Club will field a second grade and an under 19 team in the Illawarra Rugby League Competitions this season…

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