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Sport, 1944

406 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 21

CRICKET At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 1

After being in recess for several seasons the Gerringong Cricket Club has been reformed for the coming season. This decision was reached…

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Last Week-end's Sporting Results Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 2

Gerringong Club held an 18 holes Stableford competition on Saturday for the N. G. nelson trophy. J. W. Parkhill was the winner with 34…

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Football First Grade Final Kiama v. Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 2

The first grade final of the South Coast League competition was played at Jamberoo on Saturday last between Kiama and Albion Park, and…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 16

There are many classes of [?]ing plants that fail to become popular because their habits are not understood by the rank and file of…

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Football Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 4

The following accidents were attended by the Illawarra District Ambulance at the Showground and McCabe Park last Sunday: Noel Jolliffe,…

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Cricket Highlights

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 7

The I.D.C.A. is conducting a drive for more umpires. The examination is not particularly difficult, and the work is both pleasant and Important…

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CRICKET Umpires Needed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 13

Here's a chance for retired cricketers to keep actively in touch with the game they love, and at the same time to earn for themselves the…

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Greyhound Racing. Lorna Lone's W.g.r.c

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 4

The success of outsiders in three of the four earlier events on the programme at Wollongong's meeting last Saturday were good results…

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Rugby League Stage Set for Semi Finals Wollongong Coach Omitted From Team

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 8

League funs will have full quota tills weekend. From the spectators' point of view the draw from the hat suits admirably. On Sunday, Wollongong will attempt to rehabilltate themselves against Port. A month ago Port completely outclassed the Reds to win easily by 27-8…

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Rugby League First and Reserve Grade Semi Finals This Week. Saturday, 16th, SUNDAY 17th. Port Kembla and C.B.C. Stage Exciting Game Mount Kembla's Appeal to N.S.W. Rugby League No Decision Reached Last Week's Results First Grade

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 14

Port Kembla 23 v C.B.C. 18. Thirroul 33 v Mt. Kembla 14 RESERVE GRADE Port Kembla 17 v C.B.C. 3…

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Sporting Items Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1944 · page 5

Gerringong Club is holding an Open Mixed Foursome over 18 holes this (Saturday) afternoon. The final of the Associates…

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Sporting Results Football Grand Final Albion Park v. Nowra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 4

The grand final of the South Coast League competition was played at Albion Park on Saturday afternoon last under very unpleasant weather…

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Bowls Pennant Games

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 7

The weather was against enjoyable bowls on Saturday. However, all games were concluded with the exception of the No. 2 Pennant game…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 5

Opening Stake, 500 yds—Roccoval, Just Trimmer (late Our Trimmer), Brindle Rocca. Mano Lad, Model Laddie. Easter Lily, Rukalton, Bright…

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Cricket Army Application Accepted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 4

An Army application to enter the first grade competition caused a wide divergence of opinion among delegates last Friday night. Although all…

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Rugby League Port Favourites for Final Thirroul's Impressive Record

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 10

Illawarra First and Reserve Grade finals will be staged this Sunday. Thirroul Club has won the right to compete in the finals of both grades. Port's smashing defeat of 'Gong entities them to hot favouritism…

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Cricket Highlights Army Application Accepted. First Grade

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 3

An Army application to enter the first grade competition caused a wide divergence of opinion among delegates last Friday night…

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Rugby League (By Centre) 1st and Reserve Grade Finals Port Kembla v THIRROUL First Grade THIRROUL v UNANDERRA Reserve Grade MacCABE Park Under 19 SEMI-FINALS N.S.W. Rugby League Uphold Mt. Kembla's Appeal First Grade Final

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 12

Port Kembla, minor Premiers, and Thirroul will stage the main game on the Showground this Sunday in the final of the first grade comp…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 6

To-day (Saturday) a benefit match for the Kiama and Shoalhaven Ambulances will be played on the Kiama Showground between Northern…

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Sporting Items Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 6

Wide interest centres in play at the Gerringong Links this (Saturday) afternoon when the qualifying rounds of the Club Championship…

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