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

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1926

547 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 28

Cricket

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 2

The Eulah Creek Cricket team met and defeated the Bohr Bong seconds on Collins Park on New Year's Day, winning by 57 runs. A most…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 2

Cricketing enthusiasts have had plenty to engage their attention during the holidays as far as senior cricket was concerned…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket Dispute Victorian Selectors Resignation Demanded

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

C. Yeomons, one of delegates of the Victorian Cricket Association [?]terday handed the secretary a notice of motion declaring the selectors…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket

Manilla Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

After obtaining a good lead in the first innings against Victoria, South Australia appears to be beaten in the Sheffield Shield…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Manilla Golf Record

Manilla Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. J. C. Turner, who holds the Manilla golf record for 18 holes, estabished another record for 9 holes during the Xmas…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narrabri Swimming Club

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Swimming Club took place last week, and although there was not a very large attendance, it is to be hoped that the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Moree Racing Club

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Moree Racing Club was held on Friday afternoon, when there were present; Messrs. J. T. Crane (President,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cricket GARAH V. Boomi Association

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 6

On Boxing Day the Garah cricket team met a team representing Bo?] Gunyanna, Careunga and Loch Adler Clubs. The match was keenly…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mungindi Convent Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

Rev. Father Mahoney informs us that the Mungindi Convent Races, which were set down February 4 and 5, have been postponed He…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Australian Cricket Team

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

The secretary to the Australian Board of Cricket Control Mr. S[?]Smith, junr., stated on Saturday that the remaining members of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket Sheffield Shield

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

The Shefheld Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia was concluded on Saturday, the former winning by 541 runs. New South…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket Commercials Defeat the Bong Bongs

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

One of the most exciting and most keenly fought matches recorded in the annals of sporting history of this town occurred on Sunday, when…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tennis

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 3

Barraba tennis team has once again forced themselves into the same final and will probably meet Dubbo once again in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming Champions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

At the Domain Baths on Saturday 17-year-old Frank Doyle, the Australian and State sprint champion, blossomed into a swimmer of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 1

The Narrabri Swimming Club intend folding a swimming carnival on Wednesday, 3rd February, the proceeds of which are to be handed to the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cricket

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 1

The following team has been selected to represent the Bong Bong Picnic Cricket Club against Nuable Creek on Sunday, 24th instant on the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Garah Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

The Garah Race Club will hold a grass-fed meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, March 24 and 25. Horses Intending to compete must be handed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket MOREE V. BINGARA

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

An interesting match will be played on the local cricket ground on Tuesday next (Anniversary Day) the contestants being Moree and Bingara…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket

Manilla Express · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 2

Tamworth cricketers will vis Manilla on Tuesday next. Might we issue, a word of advice to members, of the Manilla team A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boomi Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

The Boomi Amateur Jockey Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. March 17 and 18. Horses competing at The meeting must be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →