West Indies Beaten Yesterday at Cricket Ground by an Innings in the Second Test Match
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 12
The end of the game. H. C Griffith (W.I.), l.b.w. to Grimmett. Oldfield, wicketkeeper, is nearest to the ball, A. Hurwood is on the extreme left, and W. H. Ponsford is in the foreground. S. J. McCabe holds his third slip catch of the match, the first wicket to fall yesterday. [?]. Barrow.(W.I.), is the batsman. Ironmonger was the bowler…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →New Year Should Hold Better Things For Boxing Lessons Learned in 1930 Cash, Condition and Classification Absolute Essentials What About the Tournaments?
Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 10
WELL, 1930 has swallowed Old Father Time's k.o. pill; the much-battered ship of stoush has sailed safely, if somewhat precariously, through the turbulent ocean of public opinion. It has been a 12 months' cruise of foul winds and dirty weather…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 11
In celebration of the twenty-first anniversary of its foundation, the Ashfield and District United Friendly Societies' Dispensary held a demonstration, including a procession and sports at Pratten Park,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Pony Events Provided Great Races at Rosebery Five Almost in Line at Finish of 14.0 Gameness Alone Enabled Wolopin to Beat Linda C. a Well-deserved Success
The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2
BOTH pony events decidede at Rosebery yesterday provided highly interesting races. Five of the seven competitors finished almost abreast in the Fourteen Hands Handicap and the Fourteen-two saw Wolopin score by half a head after a keen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →R. L. Jones Again to Stand As Cricket Selector Official Who Gave Don Bradman His Chance Can Recognise Talent Responsible for Youths in Australian Xi Dropped Jack Ryder
The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3
FORMER Australian XI. and New South Wales selector, R. L. Jones, who did not stand for office this season, will be again available next year. His appointment to both committees is assured. Jones was mainly responsible for the introduction…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Topical Comment on Athletics, Coursing, Golf and Tennis Gossip of the Leash Coursing in England
Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 20
WHEN the last mail was leaving England (end of November) torrential rain was interfering with meetings, but in England they carry on just the same…
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The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2
The Australian Motor Yacht Club has decided to postpone their various races set down for next Saturday so that members will be able to…
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Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 22
Moss Christie defeated H. Robertson for State representation in the Australian title race in a swim-off over 220. yards last night at the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 17
After the Christmas vacation members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club of Now South Wales will resume their activities on Saturday when they will be engaged at the Vaucluse regatta. A varied…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →BOWLS. Distinguished Bowler
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 15
Sir Thomas Powell Thomas, a shipping and coal magnate of Cardiff, Wales, who is on a short visit to Sydney, has been entertained by the president of the New South Wales Bowling Association (Mr…
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Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 6
THE Premier would be on surer ground in reducing the number of race meetings. Human nature will have its…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 17
The main event in an Interesting programme at the Leichhardt Stadium last night was a 12 rounds contest between Young Gildo (8st 10[?]lb) and Togo Robinson (9st). The latter, in addition,…
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The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 9
INSTEAD of taking things easy, as in his two previous encounters at the Sydney Stadium, American Herman Bundren battled like he meant business against Italian…
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Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 20
BILL MEADER, secretary of the Victorian Golf Association, has opened the attack on the Australian Golf Union. In an editorial in "Golf" he puts forward…
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Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 23
Matches decided in the Minnie Golf Championship at the "Sun" Miget Course last night resulted:-- A. Gillespie beat Miss G. Brown, 11 and…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →SWIMMING. Australian Championships. Interstate Competitors
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 17
Fifty visitors are expected from Victoria. Western Australia and Queensland for the Australian swimming championships to be held at the Domain baths on January 10. Drummoyne January 14, and…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 16
The Gosford Racing Club held a meeting yesterday in fine weather. There was only a small attendance. Results:…
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Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 12
SATURDAY'S experience at Warwick Farm (N.S.W.) afforded additional and unnecessary proof that racing is doomed unless the Lang Government is persuaded—or induced—to repeal the Betting Tax…
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Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 14
MAX SCHMELING says: "If Jack Dempsey intends to return to the ring, he'll get first crack at me." As if Max doesn't know as well as…
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Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 10
On Wednesday the 21st inst., members of the Master Builders' Association and the Institute of Architects will engege in a game bowls at the Waverley Bowling Green, Bondi…
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