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New England · Sport

Sport, 1937

1,784 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 90

'Grove Sports Successful Day Good Racing Witnessed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

On Saturday last a day's horse racing and sports was held at Wellingrove Station in aid of the Memorial Hall…

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Mid-we Cricket M.C.M's an[?]eterans Win

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

Matches in [?] Wednesday competition yesterday [?] resulted in an outright win [?]C.M's. and a first innings [?] for Veterans…

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BOWLS Night Competition Win for T. Bacon

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

The rink skipped by T. Bacon was successful in winning the weekly night competition, which is held every Thursday night. Thirty players…

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Swimming Carnival T. Pain and Nancye Blake Win Cups

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 4

The Armidale Demonstration School held its annual carnival to-day in fine weather. The events were keenly contested, and the swimmers lustily…

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FOOTBALL N.E. League's New Policy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

"Interested" writes to the Editor: Sir,—As one who has long been convinced that the method of conducting the New England Rugby League…

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Greyhound Racing What iS Wrong With Armidale? Manager Issues Statement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

On February 12, the Armidale Mechanical Hare Coursing Club inserted an advertisement in the "Express" calling for nominations…

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This Absorbing Business of Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 4

At the present moment the eyes almost of an empire are, metaphorically, concentrated upon a few acres of green turf in the City of Melbourne, where 22 athletic men, capped and flannelled, are engaging to spend a week, if…

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Cricket "Down the Hill" Newton Boyn v Dalmorton

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 3

A most enjoyable day was spent on Sunday by the members and supporters of the Dalmerton and Newton Boyd Cricket Clubs, when…

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"Ourselves to Blame" British Comment Bradman's Beautiful Cricket London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 1

[?]We have only ourselves to blame. We missed our chances and put Australia on top," writes Carson in the "Evening News."…

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BOWLS Red Pennant Inverell Defeated

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 4

Inverell and Armidale clubs were the finalists in the 1937 red pennant arranged by the New England Bowling Association. The rules provide the…

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SWIMMING Drummed Shield Carnival Fixed For Wednesday Next

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 8

Schools and colleges to compete for the [?]rummond Shield at the City Baths on Wednesday next are keyed up for the great event,…

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Grooms Burnt Mishap at Racing Stables Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 4

When methylated spirit fumes ignited at William Burke's racing stables at Newmarket, two grooms were severely [?]. They were Henry…

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Inverell Picnic Races Forty-three Horses Paddocked

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 4

Forty-three horses have been paddocked for the Inverell Picnic Race Club meeting, to be held on April 8 and 9:—…

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New England Cricket Bowlers Keep Batsmen Quiet Few Good Scores Registered

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 2

The New England Cricket Association's premiership competitions were continued on Saturday, and in most matches the bowlers had easily the better of things. Few good scores were recorded. Surprises were occasioned by the victory of T.A.S. seniors, and…

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Associates' Golf

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

Miss Greenup. a visitor from Hamilton Club, Queensland, finished 3 up in the par event last Wednesday and won the competition reducing her handicap…

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Coursing Show Night Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

Splendid nominations have been received for to-morrow night's coursing, to be held on the local plumpton, and patrons of the sport…

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FOOTBALL On Motor Cycles Local Club's "Day Out"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

Members of the local Motor Cycle and Cycle Club had an afternoon out last Sunday, when they staged a number of novelty events…

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Plumpton Coursing Annual Meeting Postponed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

The annual general meeting.of members of the Armidale Coursing Club called for Monday night did not eventuate…

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URALLA Golf Club Strong Financial Position An Eneouraging Outlook

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 8

Healthy finances and a number of prospective new members were ploasting [?] of the enthusias. [?] annual gene[?] meeting of the…

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Golf Club Reviews 1936 Successful Both Socially and Financially Move to Increase Membership : Two Months' Free Golf Strong Committee Appointed :: Opening Day March 20

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Inverell Golf Club was held in the School of Arts last night when it was reported that the 1936 season was successful both from financial and social points of view. It was stated that an increase in member hip is desirable and with this…

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