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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1892

212 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 11

Racing

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Broken Hill Jockey Club should have been held some time ago, but has been unaccountably deferred. Last night…

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Sporting Intelligence. Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 2

The chief matches to be played locally to-morrow are Broken Hills v. Uniteds, on the Central Reserve; and Victorians v. Souths, at the South…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1892 · page 2

The following footballers will represent the Smelters (Tyros) in their match with the Ramblers, which takes place to-morrow on to Central…

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Sporting Intelligence. Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1892 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of members of the Albion Football Club was held last night at the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, Mr. A. Berg in the chair…

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Broken Hill Football Club

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 2

The members of this club were last night entertained at a dinner, given by Mr. J. R. Pilcher, proprietor of the South Australian Hotel, Railway…

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Football Association

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1892 · page 4

A MEETING of the Broken Hill Football Association was held last night at the Theatre Royal Hotel. Mr. J. B. Murphy occupied the chair; and, in addition to a…

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FOOTBALL. Victorians V. South Australians

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 4

A large crowd assembled on the Central Reverve this afternoon, to witness the [?]ad meeting between these teams; and the strike fund, for which a collection…

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FOOTBALL. Victorians v. South Australians

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 July 1892 · page 4

A large crowd assembled on the Central Reverve this afternoon, to witness the thiad meeting between these teams; and the strike fund, for which a collection…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 July 1892 · page 4

A MATCH was played on the Central Reserve this afternoon between the South Australians and the Uniteds. Contrary to expectations, the latter team proved…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1892 · page 4

A MATCH was played on the Central Reserve this afternoon between the South Australians and the Uniteds. Contrary to expectations, the latter team proved…

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FOOTBALL. Broken Hills v. Victorians

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 4

THE meeting between these teams drew a large attendance at the Central Reserve this afternoon, Mr. Yeo being central umpire. Brokens won the toss, and…

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Football Encounters

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 4

THE game of football in Broken Hill seems to be degenerating into disgraceful displays of partisan spirit by the supporters of the various teams and fights…

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BOXING. George Dawson Y. Needham; Victory of the Australian. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 4

George Dawson, of Sydney, ex-champion light weight of Australia, fought Danny Neeham, at the rooms of the California Club, San Francisco, last night for…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 4

A match was played on the Central Reserve this afternoon between the Victorians and South Broken Hills. Mr. G. Johnson filled the position of central…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1892 · page 2

A FOOTBALL match was played on the Public School Reserve on Saturday afternoon between the Willyamas and the British Warriors. Result:—…

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The Cowes Regatta. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

The Royal Yacht Club's annual regatta at Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, came off yesterday with great [?]clat. Six yachts entered for the Queen's…

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A Racing Riot. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

Lillie Bridge, near Sydney, is the scene of pony races, run at night time by the aid of the electric light, once or twice a week. They are largely…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 30 p.m. Latest Cable News. The Royal Regatta. LONDON, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 4

At the Royal Regatta, at Cowes, a new race, called the Australian Cup, for a piece of plate presented by the Royal Squadron, was sailed. Six yachts…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 3

The only association match to be played locally to-morrow is that between the Broken Hills and Souths on the Central Reserve. The Victorians meet the Albions…

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Latest Cable News. The Royal Regatta. LONDON, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 4

At the Royal Regatta, at Cowes, a new race, called the Australian Cup, for a piece of plate presented by the Royal Squadron, was sailed. Six yachts…

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