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

Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

4,831 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 242

Carroll Again Gives Van Klaveren a Boxing Lesson

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

Boxing with great speed, and at times with remarkable brilliance Jack Carroll completely outclassed Bep Van Klaveren in their return…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Night Tennis The Championships Kendall Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Both the men's and ladles' singles championship finals in the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association's night…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

CRICKET Leaders' Prospects Hunter Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Owing to Cessnock United having forfeited to Branxton, only three games were played in the Hunter River Cricket…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Rugby Union British Team to Tour Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

A representative Rugby Union Football team from Britain will tour the Dominion this winter, landing at Wellington on July 21. Information…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

BOXING Van Klaveren Outclassed Win for Carroll Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 9

The Australian welterweight champion, Jack Carroll (10.8) decisively outpointed the Dutch champion, Bep van Klaveren…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Howe Park Tennis Club Excellent Year Reported

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Howe Park Tennis Club was held in the Mechanics' Institute last night, when the President of the Club (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cricket Match Abandoned an Unusual Cause

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

An unusual occurrence caused the abandonment of the M.C.C. team's cricket match against Manawatu (N.Z.) on Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Letter to Editor Horse Racing (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Sir,—The last Labour Government was severely attacked and lost hundreds of votes because it was accused of killing horse racing in the north…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Coursing.:0: Draw for To-morrow Night. Match Race: Betty Blazes v. Alor Star

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 9

ABERDEEN STAKES (maiden).— Wacim Pal, Shy Peter, Gaelic, Take Out, Silver Grace, Peter's Lad, Muriel Queen, Heather…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Sheffield Shield Cricket Victoria Defeats Queensland on First Innings

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

Victoria defeated Queensland on the first innings in the Sheffield Shield match which concluded at Brisbane Cricket Ground on Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Torrential Rain on Parts of the North Coast Swimming Carnival 50 Metres Record Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

A record for the Cessnock Baths for the 50 metres distance was established by S. McSparron last night, when he won the club…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Saturday's Sport List of Events HORSERACING Rosehill, Williamstown, B.A.T.C. CRICKET

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

Continuation of Hunter River District Cricket Association's competitions in all grades; further games in the Maitland Friendly Cricket…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

BOWLS Pennant Competitions To-day's Play

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 7

To-day's games in the Hunter River District blue pennant competition had a great bearing on the final result of the competition…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

BOWLS New Chum Tournament Third Round

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 11

Much disappointment was expressed when rain spoilt play after the third round was completed in the Now Chum Bowlers Tournament at the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

CRICKET Morpeth Tourists Win

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 11

The Morpeth Tourists Journeyed to Morisset to meet the hospital team on Wednesday. Morisset batted first and totalled, 176, and Morpeth was left one…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Dog Racing Muswellbrook Meeting MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 11

Interest in the local dog racing continues and another successful meeting should result to-night. The match race between Betty Blazes and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

DUNGOG Cricket Competition Final Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 7

The final match of the Dungog A grade competition was concluded at Dungog this afternoon The Blues needed a win to gain premiership…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

SINGLETON & DISTRICT Rugby League Club Had a Good Year SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 4

Although it will probably be shown at the annual meeting Hint the Singleton Rugby Football League has only balanced its budget on the last season…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Social Life in Sydney Sombre Dressing at Anniversary Races-Society Matron departs for America-Holiday at The Creel and Springwood -Leaving by the Otranto-C.W.A. Members off to England. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 5

The week of mourning terminated on Saturday and the City is resuming its normal stale again, although there does not seem to be the same feeling…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sporting Boxing

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

The Dutch boxer, Bep Van Klaveren, who in each of his contests with Jack Carroll has been defeated, says he will never fight Carroll again. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →