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 5 of 26

Boxing Terry McGOVERN Dead. New York, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

The death is announced of Terry McGovern ex-featherweight champion boxer…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football. Match in England. N.Z. v., Australia. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

At Rugby, New Zealand Headquarters, beat Australian Headquarters by 11 to 3…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

McFarlane had a good win over Welsman in the club championship on the Graf ton green yesterday. He got a good start, and barring the second head scored…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A New Football

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

The men from Anzac, Flers, Messeines, Ypres, and other sectors of the long British and French fronts are not always aud all the time in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

At the Coogee Asqurium Baths on Thursday night Miss Fanny Durack won the ladies' State 440 yards championship, her time being 6.24 3-5. Miss…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

The eleventh round of first-grade cricket commenced yesterday on sodden wickets. Kesults:— Western Suburbs, none for 186 (Taylor…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Victoria Park Races. Moorefield Lass Wins. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

MAIDEN (6 fur.).—First division Ruallah 1, Tresso 2, Jones 3. Winner at 5 to 4 on. Won by six lengths. Time 1.20. Second division: Electric Light 1,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Football. Matches in England. the Troops at Play. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

At Rugby football, the Australian Headquarters team and the Welsh Guards played a draw, 6 points all; the New Zealand Field Artillery…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Saturday's Racing. the Running Reviewed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

What promised to bo an interesting day's racing at Flemington on Saturday, when the Victoria Racing Club's autumn meeting was inaugurated, was spoiled by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Turf. V.R.C. Races Postponed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

In consequence of the heavy rain in Melbourne, the V.R.C. races (Australian Cup) which were to have been held yesterday, were postponed to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing. 20-Round Contests Barred. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 8

It was learned at Victoria Barracks to-day that no more 20-round boxing contests would be allowed in this State…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sporting. the Turf. V.R.C. Races. Defence Wins Australian Cup. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

The postponed meeting of the V.R.C. was continued to-day in dull but fine weather. Results:--Hopeful Stakes, 5fur.--Dunwil (6's)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Racing Revenue

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

Some extremely interesting information regarding the revenue received by the New South Wales Government from racing has been elicited from the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sporting. V.r.c. Races. Third Day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

This afternoon at Flemington the titbit set down for discussion is the C. M. Lloyd Stakes, a weight-for-age event, of 1000 sovs. run over a mile. Another…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bowls. Grafton Bowling Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The following games were played on the Grafton green on Saturday:-- Doust, Small, Walker, and McFarlane defeated Geary, Martin, Blood…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football. Matches in England. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

At Rugby football the New Zealand headquarters beat the Royal Military Academy, by 32 to nil; the Australian Engineers beat the Canadians by 6 to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Telegrams. Swimming. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 6

The 150 yards ladies' team championship of Queensland was won by the Valley Club, comprising Misses A. , Alexander, M. Springfield, and E. Venting, in 1.39 1-5…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bowls

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 4

Arnold and Gibson beat Woods and Duncan in the pairs' competition. The former pair started off well, and maintained their lead all the way through…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tennis. Parliamentary Team at Kempsey

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 4

On Saturday a Parliamentary tennis team, composed of the Hon. W. G. Ashford (Minister for Lands), Mr. H. D. Morton, M.L.A., Mr. J. Broughton…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tennis

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

Weather permitting, the Grafton Tennis Club will commence play on Saturday next. The courts have been prepared, and are looking better than they…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →