Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1918

512 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 26

Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 1

Sid Godfrey knocked out Harry Raff in the fifth round at the Hippodrome last night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Football

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 4

A match will be played on Saturday next at Chatsworth between teams representing Palmer's and Chatsworth Islands. A good game is looked forward to, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 4

In is understood that steps, are being taken to revive the good old game of cricket in Grafton, and with this end, in view a meeting is to be held next…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ulmarra Cricket Match

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 4

On the Ulmarra oval this afternoon an interesting cricket match has been arranged between teams of local players, representing married v. single men. A…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing. King Defeats Fitzsimmons. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 1

Al King defeated Fred Fitzsimmons on points at the Hippodrome last night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tennis

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

Ulmarra defeated Swan Creek at .Swan Creek oh Saturday by 2 sets and 4 games…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Saturday's Racing. Biplane's Downfall. the Defeat of Finmark

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The prospect of seeing Biplane, Finmark, Almoner, and other well-engaged candidates for the Spring attracted what appeared to be a record crowd at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing in America. Two Champions Draw. New York, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 3

A match of eight rounds between Benny Leonard, the light-weight champion, and Matt Lewis, the welterweight champion, resulted in a draw…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Small Debts Court. Sequel to Kempsey Races

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 7

This was a case in which James Holland proceeded against the owner of Eastern Chimes, Wm. Easton, to recover a balance of £8, alleged to be owing for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

I.W.W. INQUIRY. Detective Ferguson Examined. Grafton Pigeon Match and Races. an Alleged Bookmaker's Collection. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 4

At the I.W.W. inquiry to-day Detective Ferguson was further cross-examined. Witness said that since the Commission started he had made out a memorandum…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swimming

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

The Maclean baths are not as a rule very popular, but a number of men availed themselves of them on Sunday to have a dip and enjoyed it. Nothing further has…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

A gathering of those interested in the formation of a senior cricket club at. Maclean will be held in the School of Arts, Maclean, at 4 p.m. on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Affecting Horse Racing. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 2

The Victorian National Federation conference has urged the abolition of proprietary racing and also favors the prohibition of any race meeting unless…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Restriction on Racing. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 4

The Victorian National Federation Conference urged the abolition of proprietary racing, and also favors the prohibition of any race meetings unless the proceeds…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maclean Swimming Baths

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 2

Following upon the more frequent use of the Maclean swimming baths lately a renewed interest is being taken in them. On Saturday afternoon, the Mayor, Ald…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 1

The attention of all cricketers and enthusiasts is drawn to the advertisement appearing elsewhere convening a meeting for to-morrow night at Hauville's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

C.n.c. Racing Association

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 1

At the adjourned annual meeting of the above body, held at Port, Macquarie on Friday, matters were satisfactorily adjusted, the matter of alteration of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cricket. Revival in Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 2

Efforts are being made to resuscitate the game of cricket in Grafton, and with this end in view a meeting, is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing. Sydney's Saturday Contests. Spectators' Rowdy Demonstration. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 2

An extraordinary demonstration was made by the huge crowd at the Hippodrome on Saturday night when the referee declared that Sid Godfrey, 9-2,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sporting. Hawkesbury Racing

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

There were no first-class performers at Hawkesbury for the annual Spring meeting yesterday, and only a few Epsom, Metropolitan and Derby candidates ran…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →