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

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1930

1,737 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 87

Cricket Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 6
Also in Western Age, Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

THERE appears lo have been a mix-up in regard to the allotting of wickets for last Sunday's matches, as two games were commenced…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wellington Swimming Carnival. Wellington Team Regains Nanima Cup. Wonderful Enthusiasm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 12

"ONE of the best swimming carnivals ever staged in the country." This was the universal opinion regarding the Wellington Swimming…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

A Local and General Our Tennis Courts

Western Age · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

The final work on the new tennis courts is almost completed, and it is expected that they will be ready within the next two weeks…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Football Strong English Team for N.z. and Australia

Western Age · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 3

The Rugby Union team for New Zealand and Australia will be selected on February 24. Judging from the replies received to tentative invitations…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

This Was a Record Old Car Races Train Cheap American Travel

Western Age · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

From time to time Australian Stude baker dealers find instances of exceptional stamina of Studebaker cars. The Sydney-Bourke record and the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lispings from Louth Splendid Rains Fall On the Cricket Field Personal

Western Age · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

The many friends of Mrs. R. Spencer will learn with regret that she was taken from the town very ill on Sunday last…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sports Thrills. Exciting Events at Show Committee's Meeting. Dusty Wind Makes Things Unpleasant. Good Trotting and Motor Cycle Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 5

Thick, gritty red dust, blown by n cyclonic easterly wind, made things unpleasant for both spectators and competitors at the big…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dubbo Swimming Club Storm Waters Carnival Must be Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 6

Owing to the condition of the Macquarie River and its banks, due to the storm waters, it was decided to postpone the carnival set down for…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Narromine Defeat Dubbo. Exciting Cricket

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 10

Teams representing the above Associations met on Dubbo Oval on Monday, and an interesting game resulted in a win for Narromine by 27 runs…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Big Cricket. Australia's Rep. Team

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

The following Australian players have been chosen to visit England— W.M. Woodful, W.H. Ponsford, E.L. A'becketh, P.M. Hornibrook, A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Racing Accident At Woodend Meeting Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

A sensational smash occurred at Woodend races, Victoria, yesterday afternoon. Two jockeys were seriously injured and one horse had to be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Swimming Splashes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

Dubbo lost the Namina Cup at Wellington last week, but the locals will come again. Dubbo had a good team in the race…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming. Mitchell Wins at Peak Hill

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

Wonderful success attended the visit of F. Mitchell, a member of the Wellington Club, to Peak Hill yesterday. He started in five…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Dubbo Cricket Nominee for Far West Team

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

At the request of the Dubbo Cricket Association, Gilgandra Colls have nominated Hughie Williams as district representative in the Far West team…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dubbo Swimming Club Pontoon Located

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 6

A meeting was hold at the Town Hall last night, when there was a good attendance of members, including two ladies…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sporting Notes Cricket Wednesday Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 3

[?]bruary 5 and 12—Lodge v. Sport's [?] oval High School v. Combined [?] No. 3 wicket. [?]bruary 19 and 26.—Sports Club v…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shield Cricket Ryder's Second Century. Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

In reply to Queensland's dismal 80, Victoria made 313, of which Ryder made 168, being caught on the boundary when after another sixer…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sydney Racing Letter Rosehill Meeting Amounis comes to Light Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 7

At one time, bookmakers dreaded the Rosehill—the track is a good one, horses appeared to run to form and favorities developed a habit of coming…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →