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

Murray · Sport

Sport, 1927

1,141 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 58

Moorefield Races. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The Moorefield Gold Cup resulted: Cave Dweller (5 to 1) 1, Periwoo 2, Grient Princess. The other winners were: Somnolent, Tabbath, Cool Pet,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Championship. Boy Charlton Breaks World's Record. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 3

By winning the 880 yards championship of New South Wales, at the Domaln Baths, Sydney, on Saturday, in the phenomenal time of 10 minutes 32…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne, Saturday

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The Aspendale Park Handicap was won by Ouragan (8 to 1), with Raith second, and Head On third. The other winners were: Wa Hoax, Byron,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Saturday Cricket "B" Team v. DIGGERS

The Independent · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The match between "B" and Diggers teams was continued on Saturday in very warm weather, and resulted in a win for "B" team by 39 runs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Inter-state Cricket. South Australia v. N.S.W.

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The return match between these States was begun at Sydney on Saturday, at 2 p.m. V. Richardson won the toss, and batted. The display…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football Club's Sports

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Corowa Football Club's Sports was held at the Literary Institute on Monday night, and was well attended…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Vacation Swimming School

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

The vacation swimming classes, which have been conducted at Belmont Beach by Miss L. Waites and Mr. F. C. Brassington, of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Late Regatta Profit of £43

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

A meeting of delegates representing the clubs in the Murray Rowing Association was held at the Star Hotel, Rutherglen, on Wednesday evening…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Benalla Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

For their summer meeting the committee of the Benalla Racing Club has drawn up the following programme:--£10 Novice, £10 Novelty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Saturday Cricket

The Independent · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

The following players will represent "A" team against "B" team at Dep[?]uin on Saturday next:—A. [?] Armstrong C. W. Jones, P. F. [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rhodesian Tennis Association

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 43

Tangambalanga v. Rhodesians.—A. H. Morris and F. Nevin lost to Arthur and Andrew Cole, 5-8; F. and H. Simmonds defeated S. Cull and Mack…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Alma Street Swimming Beach. a Club Formed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

A public meeting convened by advertisement, was held at the Federal Hall on Wednesday afternoon, there being 40 present including 16 ladies…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lawn Tennis "B" Grade. Chubb Pennant

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 43

The rounds of matches in connection with the above pennant were concluded on Saturday, when Wodonga received a forfeit from Railway, and St. Patrick's…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Cricket MORAGO v. “A” Team

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 4

This game commenced on 18 th December and concluded on Saturday and proved, one of the most opegames played at Morago this season…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Rate Too High Subsidy for Cricket

The Independent · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

The trast[?]s of the Deniliquin Athletic Sports Ground wrote to the last meeting of the Municipal Council that, in view of the much increased…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Tunney to Depend Title. St. Louis (U.S.A.), January 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 43

Eugene Tunney, the champion heavyweight boxer of the world, has agreed to defend the title in September against any contender who may be…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Nyah Races

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

The Third Annual Meeting of the Nyah District Jockey Club will be held on Wednesday, 19th January, 1927. See advertisement…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Country Tennis Carnival in Sydney

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

In the country Week Tennis Carnival is Sydney the Urana team was [?]feated by West Wyalong by [?] games to [?] games parti[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cricket To-day's Fixtures

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 4

The Corowa Cricket Club will have, as usual two engagements to fulfil to-day (Saturday), which should result in one victory at least…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket Oaklands Brings Home Dawson Cup

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 3

"Not daunted by their previous defeats at the hands of Jerilderie, the Oaklands Cricket Club once again sent a team to Jerilderie in quest of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →