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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Sport

Sport, 1942

88 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 5

Bowls Patriotic Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 1

The Queanbeyan Bowling Club is staging next Sunday afteroon, commencing punctually at 2 p.m., a carnival for the purpose of assisting…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

Members’ scores in the 18 holes par competition last Sunday were very poor, but this can perhaps be put down to lack of practise under…

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£100 GRANT For Swimming Pool

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 1

In forwarding a copy of a letter received from the Minister for Local Government intimating that £100 was made available by way of grant…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

Members played a Stapleford Par Competition on Sunday afternoon, which resulted in a tie between W. Moore and W. Punsh[?]n, with 3[?]…

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War News From All Sources Racing the U-Boat Campaign

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 3

The Wall Street Journal this week reports that assembly-like methods dealing with pre-fabricated Construction have reduced by at least…

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Greyhound Racing Nominations for To-morrow

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 2

Following is the draw for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club’s meeting to be held to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon:—…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 2

Sunday’s Par Competition was won by W. Moore with. 6 down. The cards handed in were: W. Moore 19, 6 down. W. Punsron 9, 7 down;…

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National Football Queanbeyan’s First Win

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

On Sunday the “Tigers” met Acton in the local Park, proceeds being in aid of the Red Cross. The Queanbeyan team was…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

Last week-end members played a one stick competition, the winner being a new member, R. Woodbridge with 87-12-75. The cards handed in…

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Coursing Notes Items of Interest a to Local Dog Men

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

The performance of Trainer Norris leading in three straight winners without precedent in the history the local club and will take some…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

Weather permitting trials will be held on the local track between 2.30 and 4 o’clock to-morrow afternoon, and owners and trainers should take…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

The match of the year will take place next Sunday in the local Park when the “Tigers” will play the strong R.A.A.F. combination…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

Nine evenly graded events for decision to-morrow. Trainers and owners are reminded they are required to have their…

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National Football Queonbeyan and Air Force Draw

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, and the Minister for the Interior, Senator Collings, were present at the Queanbeyan Park on Sunday…

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Golf Associates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 2

Flaying in a 9-hole Stroke Competition on Wednesday last, Mrs. Phillips brought in the winning card with 50-11-39…

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Golf Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 3

Last Saturday’s Stapleford Par Competition was won by V. Southwell with 31 points. Scores were:—V. Southwell 13, 31 points, W…

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National Football

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 2

After a fortnight’s spell the “Tigers” take the field next Sunday against this year’s top team, 2 S.T.T., in the local Park at 2.30…

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National Football Tigers Slashing Defeat of Leaders 2S.t.t

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 2

Playing a man short in the first half but showing great dash and determination, the Tigers toppled the leaders from first place in the…

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Coursing Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 2

Racing on the local track again to-morrow. Eight evenly graded events for decision and providing the weather…

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National Rules Football Queanbeyan versus Manuka-Eastlake

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 2

On Saturday the Tigers will journey to Canberra where they will meet the “Combine” on Manuka Oval the game commencing at 2.30…

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