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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1947

461 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 24

Tennis

Kiama Independent · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 3

The Gerringong Club is competing in the Kiama District Tennis Association's gents competition which commences to-day. (Saturday)…

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Football

Kiama Independent · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 3

Gerringong football followers will be provided with an excellent fixture this (Saturday) afternoon for the opening of the 1947 season when…

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Football

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 4

Albion Park 20 defeated Shell-harbour 9. Berry 7 defeated Nowra nil. Pyree defeated Milton at Pyree on…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 19

Results of last week-end:— Georges B defeated Bryants A 54-36. Weona B defeated Wyuma B 42-41…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Draw for Saturday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 10

Maiden Stake, 500 yds—Brinocca, John's Mark, Profit Sin, Rocca's Plash, Lady Beauty, Fairy Meadow, Johnny Fedora, Oh Henry…

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Rugby League Country Elimination Game Illawarra v South Coast at Jamberoo

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 10

The first Country elimination game will be played at Jamberoo on Saturday when Illawarra plays South Coast. The Illawarra selectors have given young players their chance and have passed over the older brigade…

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Bowls

Kiama Independent · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 3

The help of the Club Fours Championship will be played to-day (Saturday) between teams led by Rev. M. Irish and P. J. Davies respectively…

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Football

Kiama Independent · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 3

The Jamberoo Recreation Ground will be the venue of a very important fixture this (Saturday) afternoon When the Country Week…

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Sporting Items Football South Coast v. ILLAWARRA

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 4

On Saturday last Rugby League fans saw the grandest display of football in this district for many years. The match was played at…

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Illawarra Table Tennis Assn

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 12

An unexpected surprise in the first division of the B grade competition was the defeated of the previously undefeated Coniston United team by…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn. Winter Comps

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 9

Draw for Round 1, Saturday and Sunday Competitions:— Saturday A Grade: District No. 1 v City, Port…

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Tennis Champion on Negligent Driving Charge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 20

District tennis champion Jack Hogbeh appeared in a new role this week which he was the defendant in a negligent driving charge at…

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Greyhound Racing Dapto Draw for Saturday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 10

Maiden Qualifying Final, 500 yds—Eagle Rock, Bright Alert, Black Una, Barbara's Tune, Crown Lady, Oh Henry, Doubtful Miss. Raider's Best…

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Greyhound Racing Chief Havoc's Track Record at Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 18

Mr. Millerd's champion, Chief Havoc, clocked record time in his five lengths win over Speed Casa in the exhibition match at Dapto…

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Rugby League Thirroul & C.b.c. on Showground Group 7 at Picton

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 10

The third round of the Illawarra Competition will be conducted on Sunday, even though the Group 7 team will be playing at Picton. Thirroul and C.B.C. have been allocated the Match of the Day, and this fixture should provide an even tussle…

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Golf

Kiama Independent · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 3

The Gerringong Associates held an 18 holes Stroke competition on Tuesday for a trophy, donated by Mrs. J. W. Parkhill and Mrs. V…

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Football Kiama Club

Kiama Independent · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 4

This week-end the three Kiama teams travel away from the town. The firsts and Juniors journey to Shellharbour whilst the Reserves…

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Sporting Items Football GROUP 6 v. GROUP 7

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 4

A good crowd of district residents made the trip by car and bus to Picton on Sunday last to see the second Country Week elimination…

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Greyhound Racing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 17

Greyhound Racing enthusiasts were in strong force at Dapto's night meeting last Saturday. Glen Ring and Miss Parenta were…

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Bowls Harvey Cup Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 11

Saturday, May 24—Thirroul v Wollongong, Port Kembla v Woonona. Saturday, May 31—Austinmer v Corrimal…

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