Note of Optimism. Mr. Bruce at Anniversary Regatta
The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, in proposing "The Day We Celebrate," at the Anniversary Regatta in Sydney, sounded a note of optimism…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sport, 1926
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Boxing. Fierce Contest. London, Jan. 25
The return match between "Charlie" Ring (11st 12[?]lb), of Australia, and E. Rouquet (12st 10lb), of France, was fiercely contested. There was a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Boxing. Ring Disqualified. London, Jan. 25
In a fifteen rounds bout George Rouguet, France, beat Charlie Ring. The latter was disqualified for a foul in the eighth round…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sudden Death. Collapsed While Swimming. Sydney
Jacob Bettel Merger, aged 37, boat proprietor, of Rozelle, collapsed and died this morning while swimming near his boat shed…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Cricket. John Bull Shield
The third round of matches in the John Bull Shield was played on Tuesday last. Anniversary Day. The remaining rounds will be played on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Upper Allyn. Tennis Tournament and Concert
Anniversary Day was well spent here. A tennis tournament was held during the day and a concert in the evening at the residence of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Football. South Africans for New Zealand
The council of the New Zealand Football Asociation has accepted terms for a visit of a South African team next season. The team will…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Canterbury Races Tips for To-day
"Argus" selections for' to-day's meeting at Canterbury Park:— Park Stakes.—Valdorea, The White Diamond, Loyalist…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bowler Interrupted Snake on Cricket Field
A snake 4ft or 5ft in length was responsible for excitement at a cricket match at Harwood Island on Anniversary Day. The home skipper, who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis. Victory for Frenchmen. London, Jan. 22
In a doubles match, Queen's Club versus Paris. Lacoste and Borotra defeated Turnbull and Kingsley, 11-9, 6-4, 6-2…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cricket. Marylebone v. Trinidad. London, Jan. 29
Reuter's Trinidad correspondent report that the match between Trinidad and the Marylebone Club's team resulted in a draw…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Test Cricket the Australian Team Warner's Views. LONDON, Jan. 29
Mr. Warner has contributed a most critical and informative review of the Australian team exclusively to the "Morning Post."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming. Lannette Kellerman Cup
At the Napier (N.Z.) swimming carnival the three-mile race for the Annette Kellerman Cup was won by A. Bolan (Canterbury), with 12½m…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Pokolbin Races
Pokolbin races will be held on Pokolbin course near Cousnook, on on Saturday. February 13, when £100 will be distributed in prize money…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sporting News. Boxing. Edwards Defeats Kelly
At the Newcastle Stadium Billy Edwards, 11.3 defeated Tommy Kelly, 11.0, at the end of the 20th round…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Racing. Cessnock Speedway. Bayley's Double
There was a large attendance at the Cessnock Speedway carnival on Saturday night. The track was in good order, and the racing was well…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. Engineers v. East Maitland
A match between a strong combined team from Divisional Engineer's Office, Newcastle, and East Maitland (leaders in C grade…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls Match
Arrangements are being made for an Interesting bowls match, between the South Cessnock Progress Association and the Cessnock Bowling Club. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local Sporting BOWLS
To-morrow's Bowliiig Match cancelled.—Owing, to the inability of Newcastle, securing a team the match set down for conclusion to-morrow…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BOXING Davey v. Paterson
Billy Davey is leaving no stone unturned to be in the best possible condition for his fight against Tim Paterson this Friday night. He can…
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