Coursing Official's Visit MUSWELLBROOK
Mr. W. Delaney, of the Greyhound Racing Control Council. In his official capacity, visited Inverell. Armidale and on Saturday night was present…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport
Sport, 1940
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Cricket Meeting
The committee of the club section of the Newcastle District Cricket Association will meet tonight at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Watt-street…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Why Grow Old? Swimming for Slimming
SWIMMING is the de luxe way of slimming one's figure. If you wish to look like a meremaid and exercise every muscle in the body there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Grandstand Muswellbrook Swimming Carnival MUSWELLBROOK
When the decision to hold the country swimming championships at Muswellbrook was made known, the local council decided to build a new grandstand at the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Six-mile Road Races Cycling Events at Stockton
Greater Newcastle League Cycling Club began the Crusader points-score competition on Saturday, with a six-mile road race over the Stockton course. Fourteen…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Redman's Fine Tennis Wins on Saturday Straight Set Successes In Championships
N. Redman (Stockton) was the outstanding performer at District park on Saturday advace another stage. Redman beat C Ford in the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hamilton Still Leads No. 1 Pennant Bowls One Point Advantage Over B. H. P.
Hamilton still holds pride of place in the No. 1 Pennant Bowls Competition with a lead of one point over B. H. P. and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Do Not Expect Trouble" Newcastle Owners Offer Support Dog Racing at Maitland
"Members of the Newcastle Owners, Breeders, and Trainers' Association are well satisfied with conditions at Maitland." stated the President (Mr. S…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →An Outsider, Nalla, Wins N.J.C. STAKE Dog Racing at Speedway
One of the outsiders in the N.J.C. Stake, Nalla, surprised by winning from Ray of Gold at the Newcastle Jockey Club's greyhound race meeting at…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cessnock's Full Hand in Country Tennis Final Rovers Lose Premiership by Only Two Games
Cessnock dominated the final of the men's premiership in the Country Week Tennis Carnival, which ended at Sydney on Saturday. Its two teams—Cessnock and Cessnock Rovers—played in the final. Cessnock won by two games. The match…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Women's Swimming Carnival at Merewether Baths
Entries for the championship swimming carnival at, Merewether Baths close to-night. The Northern District Women's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Maitland Races on February 1
The first race meeting at Maitland this year will take place on Thursday, February 1, the Secretary of the Maitland Race and Sports Club…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →John Erwin in 440 FINAL Wins Heat With Ease State Swimming Titles Sydney
The Cook's Hill Surf Club swimmer, John Erwin who won the State junior 110 yards championship on Saturday night, qualified for the final of the 440…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Auld Jock Looks Likely Winner Dog Racing at Gosford Valiant Garde's Chances
Auld Jock, who won narrowly at Wyong on Friday, makes most appeal in the Wyong Stake of 530 yards at the dog racing meeting at Gosford to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Highest Total in N.Z. Cricket Wellington (N.z.)
The highest total in the history of New Zealand cricket was made to-day when Auckland Province compiled 693 runs for the loss of nine wickets. M…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Waratah's Appeal Dismissed Merewether Did Not Declare Team Cricket Association
Waratah-Mayfield Club's appeal against Merewether Club's playing A. C Bramble in the second day of a first grade fixture was dismissed by the committee of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Another Title to Cessnock Country Week Tennis Teams Matches End and Championships Begin
Cessnock Tennis Association gained another country premiership yesterday when its women's B grade team defeated Austinmer in the final. This victory, following so closely on the men's A grade final, in which two Cessnock teams played, puts…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Candidates for Presidency Newcastle Rugby League
Before it tackles important problems of policy, in the coming season the Newcastle Rugby League will have to find a new…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Won Easily Miss Kennedy Plays Well Country Tennis Titles
The individual championships of the Country Week tennis carnival were continued in Sydney yesterday. L. Vincer, of Maitland, defeated J…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Fogo and Edmunds in Final District Championship Bowls Day Section of Fours
The Fogo and Edmunds rinks won their games in semi-finals of the day section of the Newcastle District Bowling Association's Fours Championship…
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