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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1943

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Sporting Items Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

The Gerringong Club will be conducting an 18 holes Mixed Secret Stroke Competition on the links this (Saturday) afternoon…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 5

There will be no racing at Wollongong to-morrow. Following a conference of greyhound racing interests with the Chief Secretary to-day, an…

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CRICKET Port Defeated Again Two Close Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 8

There were two close finishes in the Wilton Shield games played last Saturday. Port Kembla suffered their second successive…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 4

If, as is hoped, the Kiama green is in a playable condition this (Saturday) afternoon, a series of rink games will be played…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 4

The match between Gerringong and Berry will. be continued at Jubilee Park this (Saturday) afternoon. The visitors are at present in an…

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Sporting Items Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 4

Gerringong Club is holding an 18, holes Stableford competition, this, (Saturday) afternoon…

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Golf Kiama Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 5

A Stableford competition will be held for the Austin Trophy on Saturday next. The draw will be published in Saturday's issue…

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Drinks on Golf Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 5

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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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 8

A semi-final of the South Coast pairs championship was decided on the Wollongong green on Saturday, when V. Williamson and his partner defeated…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Draw for Saturday Afternoon

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 8

Opening Stake, 500 yds—Phar Speed, Mintale, Joker's Best, Flying Rhythm, Bright Trix, Indigo Miss, Air Force Chief, Tea Party…

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Sporting Items Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 4

Gerringong club will be holding an 18 Holes stroke competition this afternoon (Saturday)…

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Golf

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 4

Gerringong Club held an 18 holes Par Competition on Saturday last with the following results:— J. R. M. Miller, square, C. Sharpe,…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 4

Rink games were played on the Kiama green on Saturday last, with the following resilts:— W. G. Daives, J. F. Kelaher, J…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 8

The semi-final of the South Coast dingles between H. Finch and H. Scott was closely followed by a large audience from the two clubs represented…

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Boy Scouts Annual District Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival was held in the Austinmer baths on Saturday last, 20th February, and a very successful day resulted. Troops and…

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Thirroul News Football Club Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 4

Despite inclement weather there was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Thirroul Rugby League held in Mr. R. Armstrong's Rooms on…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club Big Tote Dividend

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 8

Akela Boy, starting at 8-1, won the Illawarra Stake at Wollongong on Saturday. The tote paid a record dividend for the course—£9/12/3, there…

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Athletics

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 4

On Saturday, March 6th, Botany Harriers will visit Wollongong under, the management of Mr. R. Corish, to compete against Wollongong Amateur…

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Gerringong Golf Club Limited Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 2

The Annual Meeting of the Gerringong Golf Club Limited took place at the Club House on Saturday evening last' when the President: (M'. C…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1943 · page 8

On Saturday last, owing to one green being closed for top dressing, rinks were not available for competition purposes, so that only one semi-final…

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