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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1902

274 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 14

Football

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 2

SEEING the announcement in the papers that a charge would be made for entry to the football field at Coopernook, we expected a great game, and went. The…

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Wingham Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 2

THE race meeting held in connection with the Wingham Jockey Club, on Saturday last, must have afforded the greatest measure of gratification to…

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Football. Lower Manning V. CUNDLE

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 3

SEEING the announement in your paper that a charge would be made for entry to the football field at Coopernook, we expected a great game, and went. The Lower Manning Club men have bigger expenses…

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Football. TAREE V. CROKI (seniors)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 2

The above teams met on the Taree Bark on Saturday afternoon last, when the visitors won, after a closely cootested and exciting match, by 4 points to 3…

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M. R. Football Union

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 5

A SPECIAL meeting of delegates of the above union was held in the School of Arts, Taree, on Wednesday night, the 30th instant. Mr. James Gilbert…

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Football. WINGHAM V. CUNDLE, at Cundle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 6

ON Saturday last the above teams met at Cundle. As both sides have had a taste on the giddy heights of fame, and carry a lively record, some interest was manifested. But the real noisy barrackers are away…

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Football

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 3

Seniors and juniors tried conclusions at Wingham on Saturday afternoon last. Both teams were poorly represented, new chums were plainly…

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M. R. Football Union

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 6 August 1902 · page 3

The usual meeting of monthly delegates to the above Union was held on Saturday night, August 2nd, when the following delegates were present:…

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Spectacular Football

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 3

Moung toon, Mcung Chit and Moung Myha are the names of the three amazing Burmese football players whose then minutes' performance is quite the best and…

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Willawarrin Races. Two Horses Killed and Three Jockeys Injured

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 12

THE inaugural meeting of the Willawarrin Jockey Club, held on Wednesday last, was very successful, but for an unfortunate series of mishaps which…

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Football

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 2
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

Two interesting matches were announced by advertisement for Saturday last, so we went to Taree ground. The day was lovely, and a great crowd assembled as the afternoon…

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Wiilawarrin Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 6

THE first race meeting under the newlyformed Willawarrin Jockey Club held on wednesday last attracted a good crowd of visitors from all parts of the district, The…

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Football HAMILTON v. WINGHAM

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 5

Hamilton footballers arrived in Wingham on Wednesday at about noon and engaged in a friendly game with the local boys during the…

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Football. COOPERNOOK V. HAMILTON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 4

The above teams met at Coopernock on Monday afternoon, and tried conclusions. Mr. C. S. Ellis captained the home team, while Mr. Ringland acted in a similar capacity for Hamilton…

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Lawn Tennis. CUNDLE v. CROKI

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 8

THE following were the scores at the tennis match on Saturday, the 9th instant, between Cundle and Croki, at Croki:-- Bowling and Cox v, A. Sweeney and H. Sweeney,…

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Lawn Tennis. COOPERNOOK V. HARRINGTON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 6

THESE clubs met at Coopernook on Coronation Day, when Harrington were successful, by 42 games to 36. The following were the scores:--…

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Football

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 3

Oh Saturday last the Hamilton team played against Cundletown, at Cundle. Mr. McInherney was referee, and proved himself active and impartial…

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Football. CUNDLE v. HAMILTON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 3

ON Saturday last the Hamilton football team played against Cundletown at Cundle. Mr. M'Inherney was referee, and proved himself active and impartial…

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Football Hamilton's Visit to the Manning

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 3

The drought may trouble half the world, And so can timber taxes, Our football colon are unfurl'd— Farewell to saws and axes…

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