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

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1927

894 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 45

Canberra Races Dispute With Bookmakers CANBERRA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 6

Canberra A.R.C. Racing Club's Summer meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bowls. Yass v. Canberra

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon last three rinks of bowlers from Yass competed against Canberra on the latter’s greens. As this was the first official match played by…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cootamundra Races

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 4

In regard to the recent races of the Cootamundra Jockey Club, the ‘Liberal’ says :—The splendid Dominations betokened good fields—a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Yass Picnic Races and Improvement Meeting

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 3

Mr J. D. Hill, Secretary of the Yass Picnic Race Club, advises us that the following grasseaters have been entered and paddocked for the two days…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Golf Then Gun

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

Andrew Jankowski and Cornelius Calaghan, partners in an automobile business, and lifelong friends, recently quarrelled over the attachment…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Comp. Cricket "A" Group. Crookwell v. REDBANK

Taralga Echo · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

Crookwell journeyed to Redbank on Saturday last and were successful In defeating the home team by one wicket and four runs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lost in Bush Two Men Rescued Boxing Gong Helped PERTH

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Just as they had made mutual vows to "die game," two young men who were lost in the Darling ranges, were discovered…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Taralga Echo. Friday, February 18, 1927. LOCAL and General Taralga Swimming Carnival

Taralga Echo · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

On Saturday next a big swimming carnival will be staged at Taralga by Mr. Jim Maloney, acquatic enthusiast and stalwart. Few men in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrowa Racing Club Committee Meeting Stipendiary Steward's Report a Racecourse Closer to Town

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Guild Hall on Thursday evening last. Present: Mr. E. Knopp (president) in the chair,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Lure of Bowls

The Yass Courier · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 3

The ‘Cootamundra Herald’ says :— Mr Ben Hicks, who had leased his “Trelawney” property to Mr Matt, Sawyer is getting it back to work it…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Braidwood Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 6

Entries close to-night for the annual meeting of the Braidwood Turf Club on Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

TENNIS P.L.C. Tournament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 6

On Saturday a successful tennis tournament was held at the P.L.C.; the majority of the girls took part, each playing her opponent a 21 point…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Golf Club House Burnt Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

The club house at Woodlands Golf Club, Mordialloc, was destroyed last night by fire. The damage is estimated at £2000. The property destroyed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hume Park Tennis Club A Few Observations

The Yass Courier · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 3

I have been asked to say a few words, or rather pass a few remarks on the above club. This club is now going along swimmingly; which is due, to a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Racing Notes

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. T. J. McCormack has purchased the racehorse "Spec." We understand that the local sport paid a good shot for the mare. She has a very good…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tennis Saturday's Teams

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 6

The following team will represent Church Recreation Club in a cup match against Spring Valley on Saturday next. The match will be played…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CRICKET Association Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 6

A meeting of the Goulburn and District Cricket Association was held in the R. and T. Institute, last evening, the president, Mr. Prell, occupied the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Trouble at Canberra Races

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 5

The pony race at the recent Canberra meeting appears to have caused something of a diversion more or less attributable to late scratchings. It…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Swimming Carnival

Taralga Echo · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Last Saturday, 19th inst., a swimming carnival, as previously advertised, took place at the Taralga Swimming Club's baths…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Trouble at Canberra Races

Taralga Echo · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

The pony race at the recent Canberra meeting appears to have caused something of a diversion, more or less attributable to late scratchings. It…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →