Novel Scheme for Rugby Union Compn
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The New South Wales Rugby Union officials are considering: a novel scheme to send the odd team which has the…
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Far North Cricket Finals
LISMORE Thursday: The Far North Coast Cricket Council interdistrict finals will be played in Lismore on February 1…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tennis: South Australia Wins Linton Cup
SYDNEY, Thursday.—South Australia won the Linton tennis cup for juniors at the White City to-day, winning the doubles after the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Review of Week-end Sport Bowls a Great Win
Hearty congratulations to our old fiend "Dad" Nunn from the bowling fraternity on his grandson's Geoff. Nunn) success in the State…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket Intermstrict Finals on February 1
Far North Coast Council interdistrict finals will be played in Lismore on February 1. Umpires tor both matches will be announced at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Tennis Teams Chosen for N.Z., South Africa
MELBOURNE, Thursday.— Outstanding young tennis players F. Sedgman (Victoria) and G. Worthington (New South Wales) are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Women's Cricket
BRISBANE, Friday: Queensland collapsed for 64 in the first innings m the interstate women's cricket match against New South…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Casino Night Tennis
Following is the draw for the third round of Casino Tennis Club night competition:— A grade: Hawthorns v…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Swimming American Champions to Visit Tweed
American international swimmers—Ralph Wright and Fred Tia[?]l—will visit Murwillumbah memorial swimming baths on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Lismore Racing Appointment
A new racing appointment is that of Mr. R. B. Walsh, of Lismore, as Hon. Secretary of Lismore and District Racing and Trotting Club. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tennis Stars to Visit Lismore
This photo, taken before the men's doubles final at Wimbledon last year, shows two of the three tennis stars who will visit Lismore for exhibition play on February 7. They are the American Tom Brown (left) and the Australian Geoff. Brown…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Coursing Casino Special Stakes May Go to Cam's Choice
Although beaten in a handicap event last start, Cam's Choice is expected to win the Special Stakes, to be run over the 440 yards course…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Heavy Rain Delays Tennis C'ships
SYDNEY, Friday. — Heavy rain overnight caused play in the Australian tennis championships to be postponed till Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Visiting Tennis Stars Will Leave Next Day
Arrangements for the forthcoming visit to Lismore on February 7 by world famous tennis players were endorsed and completed at a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Brothers for Perth Athletic Titles
SYDNEY, Friday. — George Campbell, middle distance athletics champion will go to Perth for the Australian championships. So will his…
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MELBOURNE, Sunday: Sel Hamilton (10.2) defeated Al Moran [?]10.9) on points at the stadium last night…
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BRISBANE, Sunday: Five men and tour women have been chosen to represent Queensland in the Australian swimming…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coursing Trainer's Double At Casino
CASINO, Sunday.—Trainer A. Howlie, of Casino, collected a nice double last night when Bobalong Bill and Cam's Choice won the two main events. Both started short priced favourites and recorded the easiest…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming More Records Broken in Sydney
SYDNEY, Sunday.—The national sprint champion, Frank O'Neill, led all the way to annex the N.S.W. 110 yards title at North Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boxing Sel Hamilton Beats Al Moran
MELBOURNE, Sunday. — Sel Hamilton (10.2) easily defeated Al Moran (10.9) at Melbourne Stadium last night. Hamilton's victory was…
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