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, 1942

1,392 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 70

Change in Racing Dates in Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Under the re-allotment of racing dates between January 1 and July 31 the Victorian Trotting and Racing Association, which…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Ensign To Miss Autumn Races

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 10

SYDNEY. — While the Sydney champions are racing for big autumn prizes. Ensign. first-class three-year-old of last season, will…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

May Be Best of Tennis Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 8

One of the most promising matches of the season will be played at District Parts on Saturday afternoon, when Dart and Mrs. L. Vincer meet Bird and Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Splendid Gallops by Newcastle Horses Racing at Randwick

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 9

(By "Valais") Sir Andrea and Tuokool galloped this morning over five furlongs in final preparation for their Randwick engagements. They worked on different sections of the No. 2 grass track. Tuokool, next to the rails,…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Myer Park Athletic Club Handicaps

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 10

Handicaps for the Myer Park Athletic Club [?] day to be held on No. 2 Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon for A. B and C grades are: —…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Greyhound Racing Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

Maiden Stake. 480 Turds: Weona Gem. Bright spangles, Golden Cuddle, Dusky Prince, Daves Pick, Chippers Gold, Nyval, Public Fancy…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cricket Forfeit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 10

Cardiff Loco has forfeited its match in the District Cricket Association Club Section's A grade competition, to Mayfield Methodist…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Cricket Umpires' Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 10

The City and Suburban Cricket Association's umpires will hold their picnic at Dalby Park on Monday. A match will be played, and teams will be…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Tramway Cricket Competition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

The Newcastle District Transport and Tramway Cricket Association continued its competition at New Lambton Oval…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

District Cricket Forfeits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

Three forfeits in to-morrow's series have been announced. They are: Wickham v Wallsend first grade. Newcastle v…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Two Tennis Finals at District Park

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

(By "Forehand") Two finals will be decided at District Park to-morrow afternoon, when another round of fixtures in the day championships will be staged. The most important event Is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

District Singles Bowls Championship on Five Greens Tomorrow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

(By "Yard On"): There will not be any pennant bowls games to-morrow, but a start will be made with the district singles championship, when the qualifying round will be played at B.H.P., Islington, Wallsend, Mayfield and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

District Association Cricket Teams First Grade

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

Stockton: H. Hodges, M. Hinman, B. Crossan, L, Dale, M. Felton, C. Johnson A. Foster, D. Jones, D. George J Swan, R. Poster…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Week-end Sport Programme Athletics

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

[?] Sports Ground No 2. arranged by the Myers Park Athletic Club. BOWLS…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Speers Point Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 8

The annual Speers Point regatta on Monday has attracted entries from all yacht clubs on Latte Macquarie. Entries in the dinghy events have been…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cessnock Dog, Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 4

Cessnock's next greyhound meeting will be held next Saturday afternoon. Entries will close on Wednesday for a programme…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bowls

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

The Newcastle District Bowling Association cancelled the first round of the district singles championship set down for to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

District Singles Bowls Matches

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

(By "YARD-ON"): There were for surprises in the qualifying round of the district Singles Bowls Championship, which commenced on Saturday and in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Broke Two Records at Country Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

Twice during the afternoon, State champion swimmer, Thelma Chapman, of Cessnock, broke a record at the country titles carnival at Cessnock yesterday. She set a new 220 yards record…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Many Forfeits in Bowls Title Play

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 5

There were many matches forfeited in the qualifying round of the Newcastle District Bowling Association's singles championship on Saturday. It…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →