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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1944

406 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 21

Football KIAMA

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 6

Arrangements are being made for a game on Saturday next between Kiama and Jamberoo teams at Jamberoo…

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Wollongong Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 11

Best news of the week is that Barbara Lee has accepted the invitation to appear at the Carnival this Sunday. Experts agree…

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Swimming Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 8

Best news of the week is that Barbara Lee has accepted the invitation to appear at the carnival to be held on Sunday. Experts agree that…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 8

The following players have been selected to play against Corrimal at Wollongong on Saturday, 25/3/44:— W. Dobinson, C. Anderson, G…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 8

For the purpose of raising money for the Australian Comforts Fund, the Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club generously handed over the racing…

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Greyhound Racing Tobruk Final to Roccabout. New 710 RECORD

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 14

Roccabout turned in a stylish in the Tobruk Stake final on Saturday. This carried a £50 first prize wish an additional cash…

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Rugby League League Nabobs Stand Over Tactics Stir at Illawarra League Meeting Minor Competitions Decided To-night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 8

Illawarra League delegates became incensed last Friday night, when secretary Clive Nicholson read a communication from N.S.W.R.L. informing Illawarra…

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A.I.S. Sports Assn. Cricket K.O.—McCABE Park This

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 8

Steelworks' sports enthusiasts will inundate MeCabe Park this Sunday. The 36-inch Mill and General Office will contest the…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 6

On the Kiama green to-day (Saturday) as many as possible of the pairs and singles championship games will be played…

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Sporting Items Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 6

A game is to be held to-day (Saturday) between Kiama and Jamberoo on the latter's ground. The Kiama Club will meet in the…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 4

The following games were played on the Kiama green on Saturday last Pairs Championships R. J. Jenkins and N. E. Hindmarsh…

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PRESENTATION Gerringong Golf Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 3

The members and associates of the Gerringong Golf Club Ltd, entertained Miss Lulla ("Buddy") Gallegos at the Club House on Saturday. afternoon…

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Football Kiama V Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 4

A scratch match between these two teams was played on the Jamberoo Recreation Ground, on Saturday last, attracting an enthusiastic…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 8

Bulli lightweight, Les Fuller, won his fourteenth consecutive fight by outpointing Danny O'Dea at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. He is…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Dogs Score Double

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 8

Clearing out to win by six lengths, John Leonard equalled the course record of 28 8-10s. in winning the Sisters' Stake, 510 yards, at the Lithgow…

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Rugby League Season 1944 to Open This Sunday April 2, with Trial Games

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 14

At the League meeting last Friday, it was decided to have the following grades this season—1st Grade, Reserve, 2nd Grade, Under…

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Rugby League Competitions Decided Surprise Motion on Juniors No Weights Under 19 and 17

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 8

Illawarra League decided last Friday night to conduct five competitions, viz., First, Reserve, Second, Under 19 and Under 17…

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Athletics

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 8

The Illawarra A.A.A. held its final point score event last Tuesday night. The club's 100 yards championship was won by Charles Anderson (Port…

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Sporting Items Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1944 · page 2

Gerringong Club is holding an 18 Holes Stroke Competition this (Saturday) afternoon for a trophy donated by Mr. A. Stebbing…

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Bowls Notes by "Spotter"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1944 · page 2

Commenting on the various games in the pairs championships which were played last week-end, I would say that perhaps the one that caused…

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