Maitland Swimming Notes (By “The Dolphin”)
At a recent meeting of the Maitland Amateur Swimming Club a team of swimmers and [?] was selected to train with…
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Early History of Horse Racing Romans Introduced Racing in Eng. As Entertainment
The early history of horse racing shows that it was a, prominent feature of the early Greek festivals, apart from the records of chariot racing sung in ode and epic. Horse racing was introduced into the Olympic games…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cricket Teams
The following teams for week-end cricket have been supplied: Singleton "A".—J. Stenner, H. Taggart, G. Taggart, A. Caban, J…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dog Racing at Cessnock
CESSNOCK Wed.—Dog racing will be resumed at Cessnock off the night of January 12. Entries will close on Tuesday, January 6…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Racing Track T o Close
LONDON Jan 1 —Brooklande the world famous motor racing track, is to be closed down Victoria, Ltd, has offered the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Peeps Into the Past Singleton 15 Years Ago (From Issues of "Argus" dated January 2, 5, & 7, 1931) Cricket
A match was played at Singleton between Singleton John Bull Shield Junior team and a team from Newcastle Junior Cricket Association…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Speed Limit On Golf Balls
The scientific aspects of golf are coming in for a great deal more scrutiny than the average golfing enthusiast realises…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gosford Dog Races Cancelled
SYDNEY Thursday.— The Gosford Greyhound Club’s meeting, set down for next Saturday, has been cancelled…
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The match between N. S. Wales and Queensland at Sydney Cricket Ground resulted in a win lor N. S. Wales by an innings and 115 runs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Golf Star For Australia
NEW YORK, Jan. 3. — Joe Williams, sport columnist of the “Wold Telegram,” reported to-day that the world’s…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bowls Pennant Matches To-morrow
The following rinks will represent Singleton against Kurri to-morrow, in the Blue pennant competition, on Kurri green:…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dog Racing at Maitland
The future of greyhound racing in Maitland, so far as night meetings are concerned, is still somewhat uncertain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Success of Scone Tennis Players
SYDNEY, Friday.— Volleying, almost a lost art among woman players’ feat[?] the play of Scone tennis players, Misses E…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Racing at Moorefield To-morrow Selections
Two-year-old Handicap, 5 furlongs (1.15).—Tragedy, Paramatoo, Tynedale. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs (1.50)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boxing Day at Carrowbrook Picnic and Dance Proved Enjoyable
A large number of people spent a happy day and evening at Carrowbrook on Boxing Day. A picnic was arranged, and some played cricket…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bert Burgess Wins Golf Championship Third Victory in Succession
The Singleton Golf Club's "A" grade championship, over 36 holes was played yesterday between Bert Burgess and Vic. Bates. It was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rare Racing Feat
A rare feat was performed at Wallabadah races on New Year’s Day, when the Scone horseman, Arthur Holman, rode all six winners…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wealthy Owner Asset To Racing
Racing In Australia has benefited by the Interest of wealthy, owner, F. W. Hughes, who, In a few years, has built up one-of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Moorefield Races
Following are the results of the Moorefield races, held on Saturday: Two-year-old Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Radio Beam, 7.12 (E. Doon),…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Competition Cricket
R. Hobden, of Singleton B grade team, on Saturday, compiled 109 without being dismissed in the match against Branxton…
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