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

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1929

3,696 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 185

Sporting News. Saturday's Events Cricket District Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 3

The seventh series was commenced on Saturday, when the bowlers dominated in all games. Osland, for Stockton against Merewether made 73; C. Hallett, for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tennis Army 101 TEAMS Matches Start To-morrow SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 6

To-morrow will, soo the beginning of tho Country Tennis Carnival. The entry is a record. There are 101 teams, 63 men's and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Maitland Races A. R. Stuart's Double Small Tote Investments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 7

The Maitland Jockey Club's January meeting attracted a good attendance on Saturday afternoon. A. R. Stuart, the First Maitland trainer, had a successful…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"BROVO!" English Joy Over Ashes Win Trench Warfare" "Now For Some Real Cricket" LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

England's victory over Australia in the Third Test Match, and the retention of the Ashes, has been received with jubilation throughout the United Kigdoing Newspapers unanimously pay a high tribute to the fight put…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Test Lull Looking Ahead for Next Team Cricket Try-outs England Wants to Sweep the Series MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5

Now that the din of battle has died down and the smoke has cleared away there is an opportunity of looking ahead as far as Australian cricket is concerned. The Hotel Windsor, where the cricketers from England and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wallsend Regatta Club's Jubilee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 6

At the last meeting of Wallsend and Plattsburg Regatta Club, Mr. J, Frew, a life member, volunteered to compile a history of the club from its formation 20…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

BOWLS Pennant Fixtures

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 8

Four new members were accepted by the Newcastle City Club at the committee meeting held last evening —Messrs. T. A. Braye, D. Mulholland,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Golf Club Raided

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

After ransacking the Moore Park Golf Club's premises early yesterday morning, thieves made their escape by tying several towels and shirts together, and after…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing Tournament To-morrow Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 7

The Newcastle Stadium boxing boxing tournament will be advanced another stage to-morrow night, when eight bouts, each of five rounds, will be contested. Some…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Maitland Team Country Week Bowls

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 6

East Maitland Bowling Club will be represented at New South Wales Bowling Association Country Week, in Sydney from February 4 to February…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mid-week Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 8

Zingarl team against Loco., on Loco wicket, on Wednesday: A. Bramble, M. Bramble, C. Hallet, Rodgers, Harper, Baler, Wilson, King, O'Brien, Davis,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Brilliant Golf Professional Champion Los Angeles

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 5

Leo Diegel, the national professional champion, won £500, and the San Diego open tourey. Bogey for the course is 72, and Diegel in his…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lawn Tennis Status of Professionals Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 5

The French Lawn Tennis Federation has adopted the principle of restoring professionals to amateur status if they do not repeat the offence for which they…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tennis District Night Tennis Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 9

Following is the "C" grade draw for Carrington to-night—No. 1 Court: 7.15. Kroba and Thompson v Hollings and Blatchford, match A;…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Swimming Sydney Girl's Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 9

New Australian figures for 300 yards were established by Jean Cocks, aged 15. at the Sydney Domain Baths on Monday eight, when she covered the distance in…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Boxing Tournament Bouts To-night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 9

Eight bouts of five rounds each Will be contested at the Newcastle Stadium to-night in a further stage of the, tournament. All contestants are requested to…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Cricket Umpires' Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 9

A special meeting of the Umpires' Association has been called for to-night to deal with the reports on several matters which were placed before the N.D.C.A…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Maitland Races Novice Handicap Start Registration Board Meets

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 9

A special meeting of the Newcastle Registration Board was held at the office of the Newcastle Jockey Club yesterday afternoon, when consideration was given…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Four Newcastle Teams May Reach Country Knockout Tennis Carnival Newcastle Teams are Doing Well Country Week Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

Newcastle's Country Week teams, generally, did well at the opening of the Country Week carnival yesterday. At least jour Newcastle teams have good chances of reaching the knock-out round…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Golf

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 8

A four-ball, best-ball v. bogey competition will be played at the Stool Works links next Saturday, when the opportunity may be taken to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →