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Sport, 1946

388 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 20

Rugby League Port Kembla Again Premiers. Undefeated in 1946 Season. Reserve Grade Grand Final. Wollongong v Northern Suburbs on Sunday. Under 19 Semi Finals. Tech v C.B.C. AT 1.45 P.M. Port Kembla v Thirroul at 12.15 P.M. First Grade Final

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 18

Port Kembla 19 (N. Duff, J. Livermore, J. Robinson tries; W. Beasley 5 goals). Wollongong 14 (A. Williams, L…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 1

A delegate meeting of the South Coast District Cricket Association will be held at Kiama on Monday night next at 8 p.m. This is an…

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Football Kiama Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 4

This week-end Kiama, the Minor Premiers, oppose Albion Park in the semi-final which is to be played at Jamberoo. These two teams have…

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Tennis Club At Foxground

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 3

A very progressive step in the life of the residents of the Foxground district has been made by the formation of a tennis club. This was…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 5

On Saturday last five rinks of players from the Southern Section of the South Coast Bowling Association visited Kiama…

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Kiama to Play Jamberoo in Football Final Both Teams Have Narrow Wins

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 7

Old rivals, Kiama and Jamberoo are to meet in the final on Saturday next. Both teams won their semi-finals…

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Boxing & Wrestling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 12

Mr. A. G. ("Tiny") Berry, ex-Navy Boxing champion, has engaged the Southern Cross Hall for weekly presentations of wrestling and boxing. The…

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Bowls Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 12

Six rinks from Cronulla visited Woonona recently after a break of 14 years. Woonona won by 96 to 87. An amusing feature of the day's…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 12

Thirroul Cricket Club has decided to boycott the Illawarra Cricket Association's presentation social at Wollongong on Friday night…

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Wollongong District Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 20

The final of the Ladies' Mid-week Competition (Division 2) resulted in an easy win for the Kia-ora team. The Kia-ora ladies…

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Tennis Wollongong District Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 3

The final of the Ladies Mid-week Competition (Div. 2) which was played on Tuesday last, resulted in an easy win for the Kia-ora team. The…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Draw for Saturday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 12

Maiden Stake, 500 yds—Dogs to qualify. Unanderra Stake—Super Crystal, Token Chief, Profit Master, Rocca's…

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Rugby League. Reserve Grade Grand Final Wollongong v Northern Suburbs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 8

Wollongong 21 (W. Gregg 2. F. Johnson, M. Williams and L. Smith tries; L. Smith 3 goals. Northern Suburbs 2 ([?] goal)…

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Rugby League Tech v Thirroul in Final Strong Team for Bateman's Bay

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 12

With senior football completed, it has been left to the juniors to ring down the curtain on a most successful season in Illawarra. Under 19 minor premiers, Tech. O.B.U., will meet Thirroul in the final at the Showground on Sunday…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 4

For football fans, all roads will lead to Gerringong to-day (Saturday) when Kiama meet Jamberoo in the final of the South Coast League…

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South Coast Cricket Assn

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 1

A delegate meeting of the South Coast District Cricket . Association was held in the Council Chambers, Kiama, on. Monday night list when…

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FOOTBALL Kiama Premiers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 4

The final of the South Coast League's competition was played at Jubilee Park, Gerringong on Saturday before a large crowd and…

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Boxing & Wrestling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 11

Boxing and wrestling was opened by the promoter (Tiny Berry) in the Southern Cross Hall last night. There was a large attendance, and while the…

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Bowls Singles Championship Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 11

The draw for the Northern Section singles championship for to-morrow is:—At Woonona: R. O'Neill v F. Rizzi,…

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Wollongong District Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 19

Tennis enthusiasts were treated to some of the best tennis seen in the district last week-end, when two grand finals and four…

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