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 53 of 242

Rugby Union Preparing for Start Opening Date

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

The management committee of the Newcastle Rugby Union last night confirmed the recommendation that entries for all…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

GOLF Cessnock Associates CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

The Cessnock associates will begin the winter season to-morrow afternoon with a par competition; which will be conducted in two divisions…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Dungog Golf Club Opening Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 2

The opening day of the local Golf Club was held on Saturday last in ideal golfing weather. Before starting play the president, Mr. J. McLeod,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls. Championship Singles Games. Shaw Defeats Wheeler

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

A match in the Hunter River singles championship was played on the local green on Saturday last between E. W. Shaw and P. Wheeler, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sporting Boxing Offer to Carroll to Meet Henneberry

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 2

If Jack Carroll, Australian welterweight champion, is prepared to meet Fred Henneberry, the middleweight champion, the National Box…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rugby League James for Waratah English Fixture Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

The case of W. James, who recently came from Griffith, was considered by the management committee of the Newcastle Rugby League last…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Judge Resigns Dog Racing Sensation QUEANBEYAN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

Mr. V. Hooper, who has been honorary judge at Queanbeyan greyhound racing meetings for the past 12 months tendered his resignation after the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Rugby President Mr. D. Stuart's Death Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

Mr. Donald Stuart, president of the New Zealand Rugby Union died yesterday. He was selected for the 1995 All Blacks' tour, but was prevented from…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

District Tennis Association. Annual Meeting. Approaching Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

Mr. G. Parsons presided at the annual meeting of the Muswellbrook District Tennis Association in the unavoidable absence of the president…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Final Bright Partnership Friendly Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 9

A partnership by E. Mclntosh and W. Drennen placed Guy Brothers in a strong position against Recreation in the final of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Golf in America the Lure of Huge Prizes. Australian Professionals

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 3

Returning from the United States with a small credit balance in cash, and a large one in experience and pleasure, the Naismith cousins, in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

FOOTBALL. First Game of Season. Local Boys in Action

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

The first trial game of the season was played on the Hill-street ground on Sunday afternoon, when teams selected by J. Ayres and D. Hubbuclt,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Society Benefits by Greyhound Racing £37 a Week Coming In

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 5

The Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association is on clover. A few months ago it was bankrupt— in the words of Mr. R. Hill, President,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Strong City Cricket Team. To Visit Muswellbrook. "Tommy" Andrews and Frank Easton in Team

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

Muswellbrook will have the pleasure of seeing Tommy Andrews, the ex-international, and Frank Easton, State wicketkeeper,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cricket Truscott Cup Knock Out Competition. Time Limit On Play Made Batsmen Go for Runs. Wins to Muswellbrook "A" I and Victoria Park W. Sleep Takes Seven for 37

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

The main feature of the opening round of the Truscott Cup "knockout" competition, played on Saturday afternoon last, was a splendid bowling…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 3

Fred Henneberry, the middleweight champion, is at Braidwood, where he has rested since his engagement with Palmer. He will defend his title…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Rugby Front

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 2

The appointment of Singleton 's coach is still undecided by the committee of the Rugby Football League,"to be Narvo or not to be Narvo" is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Grafton Invaded by Caterpillars Golf Links and Cricket Ground Attacked

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

In the Grafton district, contrary to expectations, the heavy rain has not routed the army worms which are advancing over the country in all…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cricket. Nundah Club

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 3

Nundah Club's record for the season was as follows:—Matches won, 13; lost, 6; drawn, 1; forfeited, 1. Runs scored for the club totalled 2279 and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Speedway Midget Gar Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 9

" Next: Saturday night will be one. of the biggest. nights speedway patrons will witness .this season, when interstate speedways, will feature Midget…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →