Test Cricket. in South Africa. Bissett Bowls Well CAPETOWN, Dec. 31
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 7
On a typical summer day, and before 10,000 spectators. the M.C.C. and South African elevens met to-day in the second test match of the series. The skipper of the home team…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Boxing. Stadium Contests
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9
A mixed programme was presented at Rushcutter Bay Stadium on Saturday night. in the principal contest of 12 rounds Al. Kelly ([?] 121b) was awarded a draw with Reg. Pollard ([?] 131b). Bill, Kelso (7st 61b)…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Swimming at Our Games Swimming Events N.s.w. Competitors
Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2
IN CONNECTION with the swimming tests at the Australian National Games, to take place at Manly Baths on Wednesday evening,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cranville Tennis
Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2
The [?] matches of the Granville [?] Court Tennis Association's [?] will be played on Saturday [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Manly Golf Club
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3
A beautiful decorative scheme, ideal weather, and an assemblage of five hundred guests made the annual New Year's Eve dance of the Manly Golf Club, held on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Golf Club Ball
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3
The New Year was ushered in at the Royal Sydney Golf Club house at Rose Bay with an enjoyable dance given on Saturday night by the members. The attendance was smaller than…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →PITTWATER. Anniversary Regatta. Cup Won by Norn
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 4
The twenty-first Pittwater Regatta was held on Saturday in the picturesque surroundings of Broken Bay. Glorious weather prevailed, and a north-east breeze made for ideal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Great Pittwater Regatta Presentation to John Roche
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 23
Splendid weather conditions and a large gathering made the 21st annual Pittwater Regatta on Saturday one of the most successful ever…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Beauty, Grace, and Speed at Historic Regatta
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 24
ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THEM.--Members of the original committee of the Pittwater Regatta.--Mrs. F. Rowahl, John Roche, Mrs. E. G. Greig, James Booth, John "Williams (first president), and T. L. Mulhall…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Wollongong Races
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11
Open Handicap.—Myalls, 1; Glddyiona, 2; Barney, 3. Other starter: Lilac, Lad. Betting: Even Myalla, 6-4 Glddyiona, 5 Barney, Lilac Lad. Local Hack Race.—Miss Wynn, 1; Gran Tan, 2;…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →SWIMMING. Ryan Becomes Sprinter. Hawkins Surprises
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9
In winning the 100 yards [?] championship of the Nohtern Suburbs at Manly Amateur Swimming Club's twenty-second annuale carnival, held at the local baths on Saturday afternoon, N. Ryan, Manly's sixteen-year…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Golf. Club Matches. Good Scores
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9
Golf competitions were played on Saturday In sultry weather, and although fields were not generally large, a number of fine rounds resulted. P. H. Harbutt showed an excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Epsom Racing Club. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11
The Epsom Racing Club held a meeting to-day in fine weather. The attendance was good. Details:- Open Handicap, 6f.—Mr. E. M. Pearce's br g Rex Tertius, by Thrice-Regal Queen, 4yrs, 6-7 (H. Canny),…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Boolaboo Racing Club. Boolaroo
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11
The Boolaroo Jockey Club held a meeting to-day. Edgilliba and Damerai dead-heated for first place in the Maiden Handicap, but it was later found that Edgilliba had seriously injured his head. On the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Coursing Sky Chimes Fails Newcastle Meeting Newcastle
Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3
The morning "[?] hare" meeting attracted a large crowd to the Sports Ground COOK'S BILL STAKES.—[?] Davie[?] ALL WALSY 1. T. Davis' Scott's Voice 2. H. F…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Millfield Races. Cesskock
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 10
Races were held at Millfield to day. Flying Handicap, 4[?]f.—Timber Trade, 8-5 (Unwin), 1; Winning Shot 8 (Corbett), 2; Alllens 7-7 (Doherty), 3. Other starters: Windiark. Mount View…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Tennis at Adelaide Adelaide
The Labor Daily · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2
In the State tennis championships on Saturday, G. M. Hone, holder, was defeated by D. P. Turnbull, a young player…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Seeing New Year Manly Golf Party
The Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 13
CHRISTMAS DAISIES were delightfully arranged with masses of carnations, pink and mauve gladioli and blue agapanthus in the ballroom…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Coursing at Fifteens All Brass Wins Black Coon Easily
Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 8
NOTWITHSTANDING the strong counter-attraction of Randwick, the attendance at Upping for the G.C.A. meeting to-day numbered…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Greyhound Racing. Big Crowd at Epping
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11
The last of the night meetings organised by the Greyhound Coursing Association at the Epping (Glebe) track attracted a particularly large attendance. Most of the wins were recorded in rather an easy manner,…
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