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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1942

472 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 24

C.R. Cricket Assn. Fisher Park Control Protest Against Council Action

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 1

At the meeting of the Clarence River Cricket Association last night, Mr. G. Dreise presiding, it was decided to write to the Grafton City Council…

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A.J.C. RACES Too Many Entries May Be Cut to Seven Events

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 1

Sydney, Tuesday.—A special meeting of the committee of the Australian Jockey Club will be held to-morrow to consider how Saturday's programme at…

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Football Profits for Loan and War Funds

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday—New South Wales Rugby Union sent the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Chifley, a cheque for £1000, part of its…

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Tennis Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the Grafton City Tennis Club, held Inst Tuesday night, it was decided to hold the annual "Opening Day" next Saturday. March 7…

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Reducing Randwick Races

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.—At the time for declaring acceptances to-day for the raced at Randwick on Saturday, 46 horses remained in the Encourage Handicap and…

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Saturday's Cricket Teams

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 3

South Grafton A v. Old Students, to-morrow and on March 14: B. Murphy. W. Davies. R. Goldthorpe, L. Deards. A. Ellesmore. R. Cameron, V. McLennan…

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Coramba Golf Club The Annual Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 3

Officers elected for the ensuing year at the annual meeting of Coramba Golf Club were:—Patron, Mr. A. Morton; President, Mr. J. D. Kerr;…

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Two Days Randwick Easter Races

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.—With the elimination of Easter Monday from the official holiday list, the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting will be con[?]ned…

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Rosehill Club Races Limited to Eight

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Fri.—The committee of the Rosehill Race Club to-day took action to limit the number of races to-morrow week to eight. The club received 330…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sun.—After being down twice in the eighth round and twice in the ninth, Terry Reilly (10.6), could not continue his bout with the Filipino…

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Stylish Victory Handicap to Bob Malone Grafton Coursing Another Tully Scores

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

A stylish performance was recorded by the consistent Bob Malone, in winning the Special Handicap A. at the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club's…

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CRICKET Premiership Final S. Grafton's Strong Position

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

South Grafton were in a strong position at the conclusion of the first day's play against Old Students on Saturday, in the two-day match, which will…

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TENNIS Grafton City Club P. Smith and Mrs. Maurer Win Competitions

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

The Grafton City Tennis Club's courts were officially opened for the 1942 season on Saturday, when a fair number took part in a draw-for-partners…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon.—Australian lightweight champion, Vic Patrick (9.16 1/4), won on a technical knock-out in the 11th round from Ted Morgan (9.11 1/2), at…

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Warning Given Unattended Children At. Swimming Baths Inquiry Into Drowning

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

Children of tender years who are unable to swim should be accompanied by older persons when attending the swimming…

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Randwick Races 2 Days' Programme at Easter

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon.—Following the abolition of Easter Monday as a public holiday, the autumn carnival of the Australian Jockey Club al Randwick will…

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L.c. Golf Club Annual Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Lower Clarence Golf Club was held in the Maclean Literary Institute on Wednesday night last, Mr. Jas. Kelly occupying…

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Coffs Golf Club Current Notes

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

Members and associates of Coffs Golf Club are reminded that the opening day, for the 1942 season is next Sunday. A good roll-up is expected,…

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Grafton Youth Swimming Successes at Tamworth and Armidale

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

Frank McLachlan, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. McK. McLachlan, Grafton, who is a student of the Farrer Agricultural…

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Tennis Dorrigo Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Dorrigo Tennis Club was held in the club room on Feb. 23. The President of the dub, Mr. A. M. Wallis, occupied…

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