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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1945

415 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 21

Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1945 · page 6

There has not been much bowling done lately on the Kiama green, owing to several week-ends being wet, but it is hoped that the weather has…

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Sporting Items Golf Gerringong Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1945 · page 6

Gerringong Club is holding an 18 holes Stroke competition for the N. G. Nelson trophy this (Saturday) afternoon…

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Football Flashes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1945 · page 2

I see that the South Coast League decided last week that there will be no minor premiers in the Reserve or, Junior Grades. Whaffor? Aren't…

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Football First Grade. R.A.A.F. defeated Bomaderry 12-5. Kiama V. Albion Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1945 · page 5

This was the match of the day on the Kiama Showground on Sunday , and attracted a very large crowd, easily the best gate so far this…

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Athletics at Schools

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1945 · page 3

The secretary of the Illawarra branch of the Public Schools Amateer Athletic Association, of which Mr. Ernie Applegate of Thirroul and…

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Corrimal Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 7

Corrimal promoters have listed for to-morrow night a programme that should find favour with patrons, and provide the customary…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 6

Last Saturday in competition play, G. Langland beat E. Davis 31 to 24 in the semi final of the club championship. This loaves G. Langlands and…

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Golf Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 15

On Saturday an eighteen holes stroke was conducted for the qualifiers in the Knock-Out Competition for H. Staff's trophy and…

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Golf Fort Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 6

The highlight of the week-end was the visit of a number of Wollongong players on Sunday morning to contest the four ball, best ball v par event,…

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Port Kembla Golf Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 11

The highlight of the week-end, was the visit of up to a dozen Wollongong players, on Sunday morning, to contest the 4 ball, best ball…

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Greyhound Racing Position at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 7

The greyhound racing position was discussed at length by the general committee of Dapto A. and H. Society at the meeting last…

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Tennis A.i.s. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 2

Fixtures for This Week-end: 4th Round, 1st Div.—Electricians v Machine Shop, Oxman's Court; Wongawilli v Open Hearth No. 1, City…

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Rugby League (Continued from overleaf). C.B.C. CLUB

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 11

Last Sunday the club made history in winning three games and drawing a fourth. Congratulations to players, coacher and all…

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Greyhound Racing Satin Doll's W.g.r.c

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 16

Wollongong fixture last Saturday drew a bumper crowd. £669/5 - passed through the totalisator. All the events carried £5 additional prize…

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Rugby League Wollongong v Thirroul—match of Day Corrimal Trounced by Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 10

The "match of the day" this week-end, Wollongong v Thirroul, should provide one of the best games of the season. When these teams met in the first round Wollongong were successful by 24 points to 14, after a hard, fast game. Thirroul supporters have been…

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Rugby League Match of the Day Wollongong v Thirroul Port Kembla v KEIRA-UNANDERRA at Figtree. Dapto V Corrimal at Corrimal. Sunday's Fixtures and Refs. Showground No. 1

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 12

1st grade: Wollongong v Thirroul; 3; ref H. Gillard; linesmen, W. Ferrier, W. Bemi. Reserves: Wollongong v Thirroul;…

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Football Flashes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

Despite their lowly position on the competition table Shellharbour first grade side are proving very hard nuts to crack on, their home ground…

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Nowra, Football Comp. Leaders Toppled by Kiama Sporting Results Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 5

Last week-end was one of changes. Kiama took the lead in the first-grade competition, avenging their only defeat to date by defeating…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 9

On Saturday last, in addition to the ordinary club matches, the Harvey Cup was played between Port Kembla and Woonona, resulting in a win for…

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Greyhound Racing. Record Runs at Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 14

That the Dapto track has retained its good condition was demonstrated at last Saturday's meeting, when record runs were established…

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