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, 1954

1,323 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 67

Cricket: Juniors Save Dorrigo From Disaster

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 8

Three teams from the Dorrigo District Association journeyed to Kempsey on Sunday last to play in the Inter-District fixtures. The first grade team had the use of the turf wicket. Kempsey won this match on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cricket Batsmen Out of Touch After Holidays

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 12

The numerous batting lapses when competition cricket was resumed at the week-end, indicated batsmen were badly…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Wongwibinda Races and Sports a Great Success Guyra Brass Band An Attraction

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 2

The Annual Races and Sports conducted by the Wongwibinda Progress Association on New Year's Day were an outstanding success. The attendance was a near record but entries for horse events…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Trophy Races For Sailing Craft

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1954 · page 3

Trophy races for both VS and VJ divisions will be conducted by the Clarence River Sailing Club this…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket Leaders In Little Danger

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1954 · page 5

C.R.C.A. first grade leaders, Westlawn, seem in no danger of losing their strong grip on the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Policy Change In US Tennis

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 5

NEW YORK, Sunday. -- The United States Lawn Tennis Association voted unanimously at its annual meeting in New York yesterday to allow amateur…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

£5 To Cricket Fund

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 5

Grafton Bowling Club members on Saturday donated £5 to the Clarence River Cricket…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

North Defend For Cricket Draw

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 5

After starting weakly in their bid to equal Westlown's score of 336 runs, North on Saturday were able to hold out for o draw in the C.R.C.A. first grade competitiorii v…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Women's Bowls Activities

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Coffs H a r bo u r Women's Bowling Club will be host club to-day for the first annual carnival day to be conducted…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cut Foot in Swimming Pool

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 2

A young South Grafton girl received a lacerated wound to her left foot while swimming in the South…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket Teams

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Orara A grade to play High School, at Orara: B. and R. Ide, D. and L. Watkin, J. Secomb F. McCann, K. Matten, E. Boultwood…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cricket Fund

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 5

The Clarence River Cricket Association's appeal for funds to assist junior cricketer, B…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Play Centre Table Tennis

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 2

Keen interest was displayed yesterday at the Grafton National Fitness play centre in the finals…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Doust Bowls Cup Retained by Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Coffs Harbour Bowling Club retained the Doust Challenge Cup on Sunday last when Macksville were defeated by…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

TENNIS Arrangements Made For Coming Season

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Officials of the Catholic Tennis Club have made plans for an even better season than that enjoyed last year. Although the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Four Days' Bowls Carnival to Open New Clubhouse

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

Coffs Harbour Bowling Club will hold a four days' carnival to mark the official opening of the new clubhouse. Dates…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Corinthian's" Eyes Right On Easter Races in the Air Sport

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 5

Grafton's Easter racing fixtures are still uncertain, and until the Diggers' Race Club…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

CRICKET Two Centuries Scored in Rain Geo. Ginger and Stan Secomb Hit Out

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Although play was washed out in Association A grade fixtures on Saturday, most B graders played in continuous rain, and some outstanding performances were registered…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

BOWLS Game's Chief Charm

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 6

THE large influx into bowls in recent years of younger players must result in higher standards…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cricket Appeal

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 2

Mr. E. Brumby, secretary of the CRCA, stated yesterday that the offices of Avery, McEwan and Oldfield, of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →