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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 January 1896 · page 1

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 January 1896 · page 1

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

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 January 1896 · page 1

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

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Cricket in Sydney. Another Big Score by Donnan. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 January 1896 · page 2

Some big cricket scores were made on Satnrday afternoon. In the match South Sydney versus Waverley, the former went first to the…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 January 1896 · page 2

After the Brokens had scored 114 rans for eight wickets against the Willyamas on Saturday they reckoned they had made enough to win, and…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. Tasmania. HOBART

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 January 1896 · page 2

The following cricketers have been selected to play for Tasmania against Victoria:—Bingham, Burn, Butler, Douglas, Eady, Maxwell, Savigney (2),…

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The Tarrawingee Races. Detailed Results

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 2

THE Tarrawingee races, postponed from New Year's Day, were held yesterday, and passed off successfully on the whole. The attendance was good, and…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Amateur Swimming. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 2

The Amateur Swimming Association contests came off yesternight. The principal results were:—220 Yards Australasian Championship (final):…

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The Australian Cricket Council. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 2

Mr. Portus has resigaed his position as secretary of the Australian Cricket Council owing to the pressure of his official duties…

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B. H. J. C. Races. The Acceptances

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 2

The following acceptances were received last night by the secretary of the B. H. J. C. (Mr. J. Souter) for events to be contested at the Summer…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 2

The cricked writer of the Sydney Daily Telegraph, discussing Australian Eleven probabilities, says—" The next thing is to find a star wicket-keeper…

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Cricket Fixtures

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 4

NORTHS v. ORIENTALS, in the Preprietary Paddock.—Norths from: Byrne (2), Smith, Pollook, Ferett, Isbel, Goldsworthy, Girdham, Cook,…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 4

THE match between the Willyamas and Brokens was concluded on the South Reserve this afternoon. The Brokens had made 114 for eight…

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The Swimming Carnival. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 2

The contests in connection with the Swimming Carnival were continued last evening. The 440 yards championship resulted—Gormly, 1; Leo, 2; Holmes. 3…

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Rosehill Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 4

Following are the results of the Rosehill Races held this afternoon:- Granville Stakes.—Mount Royal, 1; Betsy Prig, 2; Coolgardie, 3…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 4

The V. A. T. C. Races were held at Caulfield this afternoon. The results were:- Holiday Stakes.—Lightning, 1;…

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Intercolonial Cricket. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 4

The match between Melbourne and Sydney Universities was continued this afternoon. Sydney, made 336 in in the first innings, and Melbourne had…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The 'Varsities Cricket Match. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 2

In the cricket match Sydney v. Melbourne University, Sydney, batting first, scored 336. The chief scorers were:—Delohery, 41; Terry, 38; Garnsey, 97; White, 57;…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 1

THE match between the Willyamas and Brokens was concluded on the South Reserve this afternoon. The Brokens had made 114 for eight…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Half-mile Swimming Championship. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 2

At the Balmain swimming contests the Half-mile Championship of Australia resulted:—P. Cavill, 1; Leo, 2; Murphy, 3. Cavill won by…

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