Compulsory Swimming
Numerous deaths from drowning give point to the contention that if the teaching of swimming is not added to the compulsory subjects under the Education Act,…
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Sport, 1917
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Cricket
The second match of the second round opens this afternoon, and some good games should be the result. The public will be keenly interested in club matches…
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Another race meeting is to be held at Wyong Park on Thursday, February 15. The full programme is advertised to-day Entries close at 4 p.m. on the 7th…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. To-day's Matches Postponed
Owing to the inclement weather all cricket matches fixed for to-day have been postponed. These matches will, in all probability, be played next…
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While engaged getting things into shape at his new shop in Hunter-street Extended the other day, Mr. Frank Street came across a photographic group of the…
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The Newcastle Surf Swimming Club decided a 150 yards handicap in the Ocean Baths on Saturday afternoon. Following are the results:—First heat: Myer…
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Owing to the heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning it was considered that all the greens would be in an unplayable condition, consequently the…
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In the match played at the Sports Ground on Saturday, between Marist Brothers and Newcastle South Public School. Marist Brothers came out victors by an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Races
Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather conditions, there was an excellent attendance at the Newcastle Jockey Club's February race meeting on Saturday, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Weston Football Presentation
The presentation of medals won by Weston United in the last Ellis Cup final took place at Humble's Hall, Weston on Saturday. The Weston Club had arranged a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. a Collegiate Success
The watch between Newcastle East and Collegium on Saturday resulted in a win for Collegiate by an innings and 26 runs. For Collegiate W…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Athletics. Kay Defeats Stone. Sydney
At the Stadium last night, Fred Kay, 10st 10½lb, secured the verdict on points in his contest with Harry Stone, 9st 10¾lb. This made the third occasion on which Kay…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boolaroo Races
The following are the nominations for the Boolaroo races, to be held next Saturday:— WELTER MILE.—Te Whare…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Football. Death of Mr. T. M'blane
Mr. T. M'Blane, ex-president of the N.D. B.F.A., passed away, after on operation, in Wallsend Hospital yesterday. Up to a year ago the deceased had taken a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bowls. Maitland Club. "Cock-o'-the-walk" Competition
A novel method of stimulating interest in bowling, and incidentally augmenting the club's funds, has been devised by the Maitland Park Club…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bowls. Waratah Club
Waratah team for match against Wallsend, on Waratah green on Saturday: Adams, Baker, Mills, W. Wrightson, M'Gregor, Cleaver…
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The following matches are to be played next Saturday, February 10:—First Grade.—Dockyard v. Wickham; umpires, Sullivan and E…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bowls. Hamilton Ladies v. PRESS
A very pleasant two rink game, In Which the play was far more even than the score indicates, took place yesterday afternoon between two rinks from the "Herald"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Racing Curtailed. London
The Jockey Club, In response to the Government's request, has agreed, for the present, that there shall be racing at Newmarket only…
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