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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Wilcannia Turf Club. Boxing Day Meeting

Western Grazier · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 2

Officials—Judge, Mr. T. Byrne: Stewards: Messrs T. Byrne. J. Barke. J.C. Duggan, W. Flannery. W. A. Grenike, J. Austin, J. A. Mayes, D. Ross, W. F. Stanbury, F…

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Racing in Queensland. Brisbane

Western Grazier · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 3

The Newmarket Handicap, run on Saturday, was won by First Demon, Newbold being second and Irish Stew third…

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Intercolonial Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1896 · page 2

THE victory at cricket of the New South Welshmen over the Victorians will add a geod deal to the interest of the contest for the Sheffield Shield…

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The Auckland Races. AUCKLAND, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1896 · page 2

The third day's racing in connection with the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting was well attended to-day. Following were the chief results:-…

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Cricket: Metrops. Twelve v. Brokens Twelve

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1896 · page 2

The match between 12 Metropolitan Players and 12 chosen from the senior clubs on the Barrier was commenced on Tuesday. As reported in the MINER, the Metrops…

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The Cricket Match. Metrops. v. Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1896 · page 1

WHEN the report for the Second Editon closed at lunch time the Adelaide Metrops, had lost five wickets for 59 in their first innings…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Cycling in Melbourne. Some Splendid Racing. MELBOURNE, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1896 · page 2

There was a tremendous crowd at the Summer Meeting of the Melbourne Bicycle Club to-day. The checks show that 23,000 people passed in; and the excitement was…

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Epsom Races. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 4

The results of the Epsom Races this afternoon were:- Hardies.—Keepsake, 1; Hero, 2; Snip, 3…

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Sydney Tattersall's Races. Second Day. Quiver Wins the Cup. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 4

The second day of Tattersall's Summer Meeting was held at Randwick this afternoon. The weather was oppressive, but the attendance was…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 3

Dr. Henry Grace, the eldest of the famous brotherhood, died on November 13 of apoplexy, with which he was seized while on a shooting excursion…

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SPORTING. Harp of Erin Races

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 3

These races were held on New Year's Day. There was a good attendance and good1 fields and finishes. The results were:-…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 2

At Cockburn (S. A.) on Saturday last) the Tramway (N. S. W.) Rovers met a local team in a game of cricket. The Cockburna won eaeily. Scores:…

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Stray Notes. Australian Cricket

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 2

IN relation to these intercolonial matches, especially those between New South Wales and South Australia, we of Broken Hill are like that much…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Intercolonial Cricket: Auckland v. Sydney. AUCKLAND

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 2

A match between the Sydney team of cricketers and an eleven of Auckland was commenced yesterday. The Sydney men went first to the wickets…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1896 · page 4

THE following are teams selected to play in to-morrow's matches:- RAILWAYS v. ORIENTALS.—Railways: M'Master, Hancock, Jonas,…

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Cricket in Melbourne. Big Score by Eady. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1896 · page 2

A cricket match Newcastle versus M. C. C. is in progress. The former have seven wickets down for 306. Eady, the Tasmanian candidate for…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 4

THE match on the Hillside Reserve between the Souths and Centrals was forfeited by the latter owing to only five of their men turning up…

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Cricket. Auckland

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 2

The match played by the New South Wales team against Auckland resulted in a draw in favor of the visitors…

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Mentone Races. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 4

Following are the results of the Mentone races, run this afternoon:- Handicap Hurdles.—Whalebone, 1; Effie, 2; Regent, 3…

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Moorfield Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1896 · page 4

Following are the results of the Moorfield races this afternoon:- Brush Hurdles.—Satanella, 1; Laddie, 2; Juvenile, 3…

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