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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1946

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1946 · page 3

The Shoalhaven Association's competition will be resumed to-day when the draw for the A grade competition is Gerringong v Numbaa-Pyree at…

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Swimming Carnival At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 5

As a result of a donation of £5 by Mr. C. Howell, who was a guest at the Brighton Hotel, several local residents arranged for a swimming…

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Tennis Corrimal Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 4

Last week's results:—Georges B defeated Lizettaville B, 54-36; Wyuma defeated Georges A, 49-42; Weona B received forfeit from Streets…

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Greyhound Racing. Another W.G.R.C. Stake to Gordon Kent

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 4

Illawarra Greyhound Racing Club conducted its fifth fixture last Saturday within the space of a fortnight, with interest in the sport…

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Cricket Woonona Protests Over Ron Ring Claim Rule 17 Infringed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 8

Warned by Woonona that a protest would be registered if Ron Ring was permitted to play, Skipper Delavere refused to alter his team, and Wollongong won the first innings. Ring, a country schoolteacher, holidaying with his parents at Wollongong, contributed…

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CRICKET Shoalhaven Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 5

Gerringong will complete their match against Numbaa-Pyree at Jubilee Park to-day when an interesting finish appears likely. At present…

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Bowls Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 10

In the pennant matches Wollongong v Woonona, on Saturday last, Wollongong Nos. 1 and 2 teams suffered defeat, while the No. 3 team had a win…

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Swimming Bulli Ladies' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 10

To give Bulli women and girls a chance to improve their swimming and also to help those who cannot swim to learn, it was decided at a meeting…

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Greyhound Racing. Wollongong Back to Night Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 3

Saturday night's bumper attendance at Wollongong's fixture demonstrated the popularity that still holds for night racing, despite that…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 10

Results of the last tournament were as follows:—Division winners: Fielding and Mrs. Fielding, Brown and Mrs. Weekes,…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Draw for Saturday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 10

Maiden Stake No. 1, 500 yds—Miss Matthew, Rastus Boy, Ella's Image, Joy Drew, Term's Pride, Justa Day, Young Lassie, Jendalee…

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Cricket Few Shocks in District Teams Caisley's Claims Again Ignored

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 10

There were few surprises in the three district teams selected during the week. Bill Caisley (42 grade wickets at average of 8.1) was again omitted, but this wasn't a surprise—it was a foregone conclusion. Jeff Wilson and Ted Drain are notable absentees from…

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Sporting Items Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 4

At the meeting of the Southern Section of the South Coast District Bowling Association held at Berry on the 15th January, 1946, it was…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 3

Kiama Club will be playing Wollongong Club at Wollongong on. Monday next, 28th January. The bus will leave the green at 12.30 p.m…

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Cricket Gerringong v. TOMERONG

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 3

This match in the Shoalhaven Association's competiton's was commenced at Jubilee Park, Gerringong, on Saturday Owing to heavy rain the…

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Swimming Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

About 24 swimmers left on Tuesday for Young under the care of Mr. C. Green, and his wife to compete in the country championships. Tassie…

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Bowls Corrimal Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 10

Due to the inclement weather our Pennant games were abandoned last Saturday. Seeing that we are behind in our Pennant games, our Nos. 1. and…

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Greyhound Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 14

Despite the changeable weather conditions, Wollongong's meeting last Saturday night drew an attendance, in appearance little short of…

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Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 13

About 24 swimmers left last Tuesday for. Young under the care of Mr. C. Green and his wife to compete in the country championships…

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Rugby League Corrimal Comments

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

Corrimal Club held its annual meeting on Sunday morning last, at Ziem's Park After receiving the balance sheet and secretary's and treasurer's…

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