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

Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1945

766 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 39

Races in the Early Days Stamina Required More Sport and Sociability

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 January 1945 · page 1

Still interested in the sport of racing is Mr. Albert Bacon, 75 years old veteran of country courses (says the Dungog "Chronicle"). He was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bowls

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 2

Games played on Saturday last resulted as follows:— In the pairs championship final, Andrews and Sheldon defeated…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 2

The following players will represent Wingham in a cricket match against Wherrol Flat at Wingham to-morrow (Saturday): V. Murray, F…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gloucester Races

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 2

In addition to the prize money offered for the race meeting to be held by the Gloucester Club on Saturday next, 27th January, on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing Day Sports at Barrington

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 4

One of the most successful day's sports ever held on the ground, took place at Barrington on Boxing Day. Although the weather was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swimming Club Shows What It Does for the Baths Crowd at Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 4

The Swimming Club has no occasion to answer the letter it received from the Council as to the help it is giving in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wingham and Upper Manning Jockey Club. Formation of New A.J.C. Racing Body. Enthusiastic Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 January 1945 · page 2

Racing under A.J.C. rules and supervision is to be resumed in Wingham. This is good news for the sporting public. Race meetings—and good ones,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Club Concession Granted

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1945 · page 3

Answering an inquiry as to what benefits and advantages will accrue from any baths concessions the Kempsey Amateur Swimming Club…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Country Boys' "High" Tennis Standard at Coaching Camp

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 January 1945 · page 1

Standard of play of country boys who attended the recent lawn tennis coaching school at the White City was remarkably high, said N.S.W…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wingham & Upper Manning Jockey Club. Formation of New A.J.C. Racing Body

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 January 1945 · page 4

On Thursday night, Jan. 18, a well-attended public meeting was held at Mr. D. H. Milliken's Wingham Hotel, with the laudable object of forming a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Turf Wingham and Upper Manning Jockey Club Formation of New A.j.c. Racing Club

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 January 1945 · page 3

Racing under A.J.C. rules and supervision is to be resumed in Wingham. This is good news for the sporting public. Race meetings—and good ones,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 2

The following will play for Town against Mill-hands on Central Park. Wingham, to-morrow (Saturday: V. Murray, A. Clinch, M. Witchard, J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Kempsey Boy for Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 8

A local youth will try his swimming ability against Sydney talent early next month. Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Flanagan, of the Hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Gloucester Races

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 2

Arrangements are now complete to cater for the big crowd expected at the meeting to be held on the local course to-morrow. In the absence…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Davis Cup Tennis New York

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 6

United States and Australia will be the powers of the post-war tennis world, the American Davis Cup captain. Walter Pate, said to-day. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bowls New Lambton Rink

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 2

Five members of the New Lumbton Bowling Club, their president, Mr. W. Loch, mill Messrs. Jim Ferguson, H. Palfryman, Fred Bell and mac Whiley,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls. Bowlers on Tour. New Lambton Rink

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 5

Five members of the New Lambton Bowling Club, their president (Mr. W. Loch) and Messrs. Jim Ferguson, H. Palfreyman, Fred Bell and Mac…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Visitors at the Races

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 2

Gloucester races on Saturday last brought many visitors from Newcastle, Dungog, Wallamba, Manning and other districts…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls Taree Rink at Maitland

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 2

On Monday last a rink of Taree bowlers, comprising E. L. Taylor P. J. Flyan E. A. J. Spratt and G. T. Smede, visited Maitland to participate in a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MACLEAY. Patriotic Race Club Races on February 24

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 3

The Macleay River Patriotic Race Club has arranged a £75 programme for a race meeting on Gladstone course on Saturday, February 24, the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →