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

South Coast · Sport

Sport, 1942

218 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 11

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 4

Only two rinks faded the weather elements on Saturday, but despite the heat those who came along had quite a good time…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Golf Gerringong Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon the Gerringong Golf Club conducted a “one-club” competition, which was won by Vince Walkter. The terrific…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Remarkable Cricket Score Far Meadow Dismissed for One Run !

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 January 1942 · page 4

A remarkable innings was played by Far Meadow on the Berry Showground on Boxing Day, when the whole team—they played 12…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tathra Races

The Bega District News · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 3

Tathra annual races; held on Bega course on Saturday; were fairly well attended, a little over £42 being taken for admission . The racing was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bega Annual Races. Satisfactory One-day Meeting

The Bega District News · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

Officials Patron Mr E. I. Pell president, Mr, John Taylor; vice presidents Messrs T. D’Arcy and W. A Smith ; Judge, Mr W. Watlling…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Remarkable Cricket Score Far Meadow Dismissed for One Run

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 7

A remarkable innings was played by Far Meadow on the Berry showground on Boxing Day, when the whole team—they played 12 men…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bowls

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2
Also in The South Coast Register

These bowlers are tough! There was a good muster on Saturday despite the heat, and they played as if the heat didn’t matter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Golf Another Win for “Joe” Langton

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

On Saturday last an [?] hole [?] competition was conducted by the Gerringong Golf Club and [?] won by C. O. L. [?]. When…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket Easy Win for Rovers George McCOY’S Good Form

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

Thanks largely to a good double performance by George McCoy, the Rovers scored an case first innings win over the Wanderers in the Berry…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

BOWLS (By “The Scribe”)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 4

The writer apologises for the absence of notes during the past few weeks, but pressure of business might be accepted as the reason…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 4
Also in The Bega District News

Owing to the last that the local club was resolved to take no further part in pennant or association games for the time being, it was decided…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Golf Gerringong Club W. Peck’s Good Round

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 4

Bill Peck was in excellent form in the 18 hole Stapleford event conducted by the Gerringong Club on Saturday last, when he compiled…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket RAMBLERS v. WANDERERS George McCoy Again Gets Going

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 4

Playing for Ramblers against Wanderers on Saturday, George McCoy followed up ins line double of the previous match, by scoring…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

Three rinks came over from Nowra on Saturday and engaged the locals in a social game, and all three were a few short of victory…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Golf Cerringong Club

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

An 18-hole v. par competition was played on the Gerringong links on Saturday afternoon last, and was won by Mr. W. Peek, who beat…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket Nowra’s Competition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

Numbao had an outright win over Bomaderry in the Shoalhaven District Cricket Association, which placed them at the top of the competition…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tennis Tourney at Bermagui

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Petrol rationing prevented the usual nominees from entering for the annual tourney held at Bermagui each New Year's Day,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 3

Two pairs and two three-ball games were played no Saturday, and Os. Wait, supported by Bruce Chegwidden and Bill Milne (13)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →