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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1943

313 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 16

Cricket Illawarra District Cricket Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8

The annual meeting was held last Friday night, at the Friendly Societies' Hall, Wollongong. Representatives were present from Woonona, Corrimal,…

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Bowls Northern Section Pennant Fixtures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8

The northern section delegates met at Corrimal on Thursday night of last week, when the president, Mr. C. Qullkey, was in the chair. There was…

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Greyhound Racing Lazy Rosa at Her Best

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8

Came Lady Rosa's best display to date in taking the chief sprint at Wollongong's fixture last Saturday. This Pharminda—Rosada…

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Rugby League Second Grade Grand Final—thirroul v Keira Match of Day - This Sunday St. George Visit Cancelled Illawarra's Inglorious Display Against Wests Taylor Breaks Collarbone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8

Second graders, Thirroul (Minor Premiers) and Keira, well provide the League bill of fare this Sunday. Illawarra League has by judicious decision cancelled the St. George visit.. An inglorious display by the Rep. team last Sunday…

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Golf Gerringong Club

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

Gerringong Club is holding an 18 holes Mixed Canadian foursome this (Saturday) afternoon. C. H. Wiggins defeated A. Stebbing…

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Sporting Items Football Gerringong V Kiama

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

The above teams will meet at Jubilee Park, Gerringong this (Saturday) afternoon in what promises to be the match of the season. Both…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 4

The match which was to have eventuated on Saturday afternoon last between Kiama and Gerringong, had to be postponed, as Kiama were…

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Woonona Rovers Club Football Strike

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8

Last Saturday would have been the first of the Rovers two home games in the now one-round competition, but as Woonona State League wore at home,…

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Greyhound Racing New Dog Trial Track

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 3

A new dog training track is to be opened at Lake Illawarra on September 19, when there will be a full day of trials, for which no fees will be…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A delegate meeting will be held at the Friendly Societies' Hall, Wollongong, on Saturday night, at 8 o'clock. Representatives of all, association…

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Rugby League League Championships This Sunday Classy Boys in Under 17 SEMI-FINALS Thirroul Trounce Keira 17-11 Port's Draw at Lithgow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8

Illawrra League will stage a Carnival Day this Sunday. Two Under 17 Somi-finals will he provided: Exceislor v Port Kembla, at 3.15 p.m., Waratah v C.B.C. at 1 p.m. In addition, the League Championships will he staged. The main…

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Rugby League Under 17 Semi-final's Club Championships Sports Gala Main Features for This Sunday at Wollongong Showground. Thirroul Win Second Grade Final Against Mt. Keira

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 10

The League has arranged a most interesting programme for this Sunday, at the Showground Football, will commence with…

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Bowls Notes by "Spotter"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1943 · page 4

The weather of late has not been the best for bowlers, but the players are hoping for a let-up soon. The Cock o' the Walk pairs…

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Sporting Items Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1943 · page 4

Gerringong Club is holding an 18 holes Stroke competition for the Carson trophy this (Saturday) afternoon Gerringong Associates Eclectic…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 4

The semi-final of the Wallet Pairs played on Saturday last resulted:— Henderson and Jones 14 defeated Warren and Jenkins 12…

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Football Gerringong V Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 4

Kiama team made the trip to Gerringong on Saturday last, to play the Gongs on Jubilee Park. The match was arranged rather late in the week…

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Rugby Union Puzzle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 8

Scores of fans have asked me the method adopted in deciding the Rugby Union premiership. The answer is: 1st team and 2nd team and 3rd and…

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Greyhound Racing Grand Val's Consistency

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 14

Making his initial appearance at Wollongong, Grand Val won the W.G.R.C. Stake in grand style at last Saturday's fixture, though…

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Rugby League Fixtures and Referees Under 20 SEMI-FINAL

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 11

Port Kembla v Thirroul Blues, 3.30; ref N. Martin; line, A. Jones H. Gillard. Wollongong v Dapto, 2.5; ref…

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