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, 1940

1,310 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 66

25 Per Cent Of Profits To War Time Funds Donation by Dubbo Rugby League Recommendation To 1940 Executive Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Dubbo Rugby League at Victoria Hall last night, it was decided to recommend to the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bowls

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

The Wellington representatives who went to Sydney to take part in the country carnival met with a fair amount of success in the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Swimming Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 10

The Wellington Swimmers probably attended the last of the swimming carnivals of note on the western line, when they journeyed to Coonamble last Sunday morning…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Bowls Competitions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

Several competition matches have beean played at the Gilgandra Bowling Greens during the past week. In the Consistency Handicap, W…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swimming Point Score Events

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club held its usual weekly point score events last night, both the seniors and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tennis Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

Entries for the mixed doubles tournament, held last Monday night, were very good, in fact, 30 pairs nominated, including…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

BOWLS Country Week Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

In the fourth round of the country rink championship at Sydney, Andrews (Dubbo) rink won by forfeit from Bloomfield (Adamstown), and E…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Swimming Club Baths Carnival Programme Arranged

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Swimming Club was held on Thursday night last for the purpose of approving of the programme,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket Exciting Match Baldly Wins Cup

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 8

The Baldry cricketers travelled to Yeoval on Sunday last, in quest of their cup, which Yeoval had won…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sporting Snapshots Cricket Mumford Cup Team

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

In the Mumford Cup match against Peak Hill at the Oval at 10.30 on Sunday, Dubbo will be represented by H. Dawson. G. Linton, A. Marsh, J…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Swimming Win by Ian Hay Western District 66 2/3 Metres Junior Championship Record Time Established at Coonamble Carnival Open Diving Won by D. Graham

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

Nearly fifty Gilgandra enthuiasts, including eight swimmers, patronised the swimming carnival staged at the Coonamble…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bourke Swimming Club

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

A general meeting of all financial members of the above Club will be held at the Palais Royal on Sunday morning next at 11…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

BOWLS Dubbo Men Out

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

After winning his games in the early rounds of the post-section 1 draw of the country singles championship as Sydney, L. Morandini, the lest Dubbo…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sporting Snapshots Cricket Honor for Western Girl

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

With a view to recognising their performances in the recent inter-State women's cricket premiership in Melbourne and to compensate players for the loss…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Racing Club Had Difficult Year Big Loss On Season's Operations Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 6

As a result of a heavy loss on the 1939 Spring meeting, the Dubbo Racing Club had had a very unsuccessful…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Tennis Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

Seven pairs nominated for the second round of the men's pairs competition, and after a very good morning K. Myers and W. Reynolds…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bowls a Grade Championship

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

In the second round of the A grade championship of the Wellington, Bowling Club, W. Willock defeated Alex Smith 32-22…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming Championships Many Records Established Praise for Wellington Swimmers

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 5

A fortnight ago two young members of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club left this town with the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

BOWLS Country Week Champions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

For the second year in succession, Tamworth has won the country fours championship. In the final on Saturday, the Tamworth rink—E…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bowls Lark's Victory in Singles Championship Week-end Results

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

In the champion singles, V. Lark defeated C. von Schill, 31/24. Lark established a lead of 11/0. "Von" then got going and at the tea…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →