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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1891

277 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 14

Polo Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1891 · page 4

THE following are the acceptances:— POLO HURDLES —Nigger, Dodger, and Argent. GALLOUMAY FLAT.—Dodger, St. Patrick,…

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The Polo Races

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1891 · page 3

Though splendid weather and a track almost devoid of dust encouraged the belief that the attendance of the public would be large on the racecourse this…

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Football. This Afternoon's Matches. Broken Hill V. Victorians

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1891 · page 4

THIS was the first match of the season between these teams. The weather was all that could be desired, and about 2000 persons attended. The toss was won by…

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Polo Races

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 2

The settling over the Polo Races took place last night at Finn's Hotel, Mr. penrcao in the chair, and only a few of the stewards were present. The amounts…

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Proposed World's Regatta. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 2

Richard K. Fox, of the New York Police Gazette, has offered to organise a regatta, to be held in connection with the World's Fair, Chicago, provided…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 2

A MEETING of delegates to the Broken Hill Football Association was held last night at the Wilcannia Club Hotel. Mr. George C. Bowen occupied the chair…

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Rough Football Matches. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1891 · page 2

SIR,—Allow me to pass an opinion on last Saturday's football match, or, I should say fighting match, between Victoria and Broken Hill. I have heard a great deal…

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Football Notes. [By Follower.]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 1

THE feature of last Saturday's local matches—and it is not a pleasant feature to have to record—was undoubtedly the rough play exhibited. This culminated…

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To-Day's Football. South Australians v. NORTHS

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

THIS match was played on the Central Reserve this afternoon, but on account of the inclement weather, there were not many spectators…

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Rough Football Matches. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

SIR,—Being a spectator of last Saturday's football match between the Broken Hills and Victorians, I must certainly take umbrage at the comments passed…

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The Adelaide Races. the Birthday Meeting. This Afternoon's Running. Fine Weather and Good Fields. Two Falls in the Hurdles. Wallaby a Victim. Carrington Wins the A.R.C. Handicap, Coral the Steeplechase and Simpleton the Hurdles. [By Telegraph.] From Our Sporting Reporter ADELAIDE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

To-day, being the third day of the Birthday Meeting of the Adelaide Racing Club, there was a large attendance of the public on the old course where a…

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The Adelaide Races. the Birthday Meeting. [By Telegraph.] From Our Sporting Reporter ADELAIDE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 4

To-day, being the third day of the Birthday Meeting of the Adelaide Racing Club, there was a large attendance of the public on the old course where a…

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The following appeared in our Sports Edition on Saturday:— To-Day's Football. South Australians v. NORTHS

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 4

THIS match was played on the Central Reserve this afternoon, but on account of the inclement weather, there were not many spectators…

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Boxing at the Rink. A Y.M.C.A. Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 2

MONEY must be either very plentiful on the Barrier at the present time or the brains of those happy individuals who possess a little must be undergoing the…

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Menindie Races. The Entries. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MENINDIE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 2

Following are the entries for the principal events at the forthcoming Menindie race meeting:— Flying Handicap.—Primrose, Planet,…

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Kicking the Football

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 3

THE event of kicking the football, which did not come off at the recent Friendly Societies' Sports owing to want of time, took place on the reserve this afternoon…

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Anglo-australian Cricket. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 2

A cricket match has been commenced at Lords between Marlybone and Notts. Ferris, the Australian, is playing with the Marlybone eleven…

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Football Fixtures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1891 · page 2

ON Saturday next, the first of the matches in the second round will be contested. The South Australians meet the South Broken Hills on the South reserve, and…

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Kicking the Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1891 · page 4

THE event of kicking the football, which did not come off at the recent Friendly Societies' Sports owing to want of time, took place on the reserve this afternoon…

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Football Notes. [By Follower.]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 1

THESE was little of an exciting nature about last Saturday's matches, every one of them being looked upon as foregone conclusions. The prophets, however,…

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