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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1943

313 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 16

Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1943 · page 5

The final of the Knight Trophy competition was played on the Kiama green on Saturday afternoon, resulting as follows:—…

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V.D.C. PARADE On Boxing Day At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1943 · page 2

Saturday, 26th December was indeed deed a red letter day for Gerringong for it was the occasion of the Grand Procession and Parade of the units…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 8

The Christmas Tournament held by the Wollongong Bowling Club was a pronounced success judging by the complimentary remarks passed. While…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Draw for Saturday Afternoon

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 8

Opening Stake—Serene Maid, Flash Victor, Foundation Gift, Business Girl, Kings Rescue, Final Race, Bill Hadrian, Eastern Again…

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CRICKET Norths v Souths Drawn Game

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 8

Selected teams representing the North and South of the Illawarra Cricket Association played a drawn game on the Wollongong Showground…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1943 · page 2

Kiama make the trip to-day (Saturday) to Berry to play a match in the "A" Grade Pennants. The rinks will be selected from the following:—…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1943 · page 4

The Kiama bowlers journeyed to Berry on Saturday and played the last of the Pennant games against Berry, the local team winning by…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 8

The equalling of a record for 500 yds was made by Stormy Minda at the Wollongong Greyhound Racing Clubs meeting on Saturday last, when she…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 4

Following is the draw for the, championship games of the Kiama Club:— SINGLES—Walker v Jenkins; R…

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Bowls Pairs Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 8

Pairs games in the Northern section reached the se[?] final stage last saturday when games were prayed at Thirroul, Woonona, Corrimal and…

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CRICKET Army's First Win Chapple's Display

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 8

The Army team recorded it first win of the season in the first the of the Wilton Memorial Sheild series last Saturday. the members…

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Boxing Wollongong Boys in Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 1

Bob Fuller (9.5) of Wollongong, won after ten rounds against Ron Warner. 19.8[?]) at Rushcutter's Bay Stadium on Saturday night. Warner was…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 8

When Moral Law won the W.G.R.C. Stake at the Wollongong Greyhound, Racing Club's meeting on Saturday; afternoon, he" accomplished his sixth…

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CRICKET Ring's Good Score Winter Best Bowler

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 8

Bright butting was the order of the day at McCabe Park, last Saturday, the venue of the Wollongong Woononu fixture in the Wilton…

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Sporting Items Bowls Nicholson Trophy

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

The grand final of the Nicholson Trophy competition was played on the kiama green on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for J. Cope,…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 8

Results of the South Coast singles championships played at Wollongong on Saturday last are as follows:—L. Sanders v W. Ramsay, 25-18; R…

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Pigeon Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 8

The Wollongong Racing Pigeon Club held its annual social evening at the residence of Mr. W. Buckley, Corrimal-St., on Saturday night. There was a…

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Drinks on Golf Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

In future when a player holes in one on Gosford golf links he will not have to do the honours at the 19th. The club will pay all expenses when…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 8

Although Moral Law had beaten Stormy Minda on two occasions—once at Harold Park and once at Wollongong—the latter was made favourite…

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CRICKET Wollongong's Win Delavere's Top Score

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 8

Wollongong followed on their bright butting display against Woonona with another good score lust Saturday, which was just too…

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