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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 4

Following are the teams selected for to-morrow's matches:-[?] CENTRALS v. SOUTHS, at South Broken Hill.—Centrals: Herbert, Richards,…

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Racing on the Barrier. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

SIR,—I wish to draw the attention of the various clubs in and around Broken Hill to a plan by which I think they may be certain to race in the near future with far better…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 4

THE Willyamas were to have played the Broken Hills on the Hillside Reserve this afternoon, but they failed to pat in an appearance. This greatly…

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Cycling in Adelaide. To-day's Races. [By Telegraph.]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Saturday Evening. The Cyclists' Association of Adelaide held its second meeting on the Adelaide Oval this afternoon. Results…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 1

THE Willyamas were to have played the Broken Hills on the Hillside Reserve this afternoon, but they failed to put in an appearance. This greatly…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 4

PLAYING for the Souths against the Centrals on Saturday J. Roberts made 92 not out. Although he was missed by Herbert at the wickets and the…

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Racing in New Zealand. AUCKLAND

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the February Handicap was won by Gipsy Grand, Saracen 2, Barmaby 3. Time, 3 minutes, ll¾seconds…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Cricket in Sydney. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 2

Cumberland defeated University on Saturday afternoon Iredale was caught for 124. Glebe defeated South Sydney…

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Cycling Tn Adelaide. To-day's Races. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 1

The Cyciists' Association of Adelaide held its second meeting on the Adelaide Oval this afternoon. Results were:-…

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2nd Edition Miner Office. 4 p.m. the Cricket Match. Easy Win for South Australia. Ten Wickets to Spare. Remarkable Collapse of the Victorians. Jones Takes Six for 15. [By Telegraph.] Mblbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 4

The intercolonial match was resumed to-day. The wicket was in a very bad state owing to the rains; and the Victorians went out in a very…

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[By Telegraph.] The Cricket Council. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 2

The N. S. W. Cricketing Association has negatived the motion for the abolition of the Australian Cricket Council…

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Intercolonial Cricket. The South Australians' Tour. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 2

A telegram received from Melbourne states that Jack Lyons ia recovering from the illness which prevented him playing in the Melbourne match, and…

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The Cricket Match. Ten Wickets to Spare. Remarkable Collapse of the Victorians. Jones Takes Six for 15. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 4

The intercolonial match was resumed to-day. The wicket was in a very had state owing to the rains; and the Victorians went out in a very…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 2

On Saturday the Norths defeated the Orientals by 62 runs. Scores:— Norths 104 (E. 3yrne 39, H. Byrne 15, Ferrett 14, Trevena 13). O[?]entals,…

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The Cricket Council. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 3

The Sydney Cricket Association has negatived a motion for the abolition of the Australian Cricket Council…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 4

BROKENS v. CONSOLS, on the letter's ground.—Brokens: Jonas (2), Chinner, West, Dr. Evill. Guidi, Fleming, M'Mullen, Sewell, White, Hall, and…

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[By Telegraph] To-Morrow's Races. Last Night's Betting. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

Foliage was last night well backed for the Newmarket; all the money offering being taken at 100 to 5 at first, while afterwards 100 to 6 was snapped up…

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The Sheffield Shield. New South Wales v. South Australia. South Australia at the Wickets. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground. Friday (1.30)

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 4

The return match for the Sheffield Shield between New South Wales and South Australia was commenced to-day on the Association Ground, Moore…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 4

THE Souths, having eight wickets down for 195 against the Centrals, this afternoon declared their innings closed; and they succeeded in disposing of their opponents for…

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Swimming Championship. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 4

The quarter-mile swimming amateur championship of Victoria was contested this afternoon at the St. Kilda ba[?]hs, and was won by Percy Cavill, of [?]ast Sydney, Heath…

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