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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1896

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V.r.c. Races. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

The third day's racing in connection with the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting took place to-day at Flemington, and resulted as follows:—…

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CRICKET. The Intercolonial Match. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

The intercolonial cricket match, New South Wales [?]South Australia, was concluded to-day. With one wicket down for 103 runs in their second…

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The Cricket Match. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday (1.4)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

The Australian Eleven has now five wickets down for 198—Donnan, b. Coningham, 88; Gregory, not out, 32. Graha follows…

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3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. the Cricket Match. Good Stand by the Second Eleven. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground, Saturday (5.50)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 4

The combined eleven had made 53 for two wickets in their second innings when the last wire to the MINER was despatched, Lyons (9) and Bruce (38) being out…

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V. R. C. Autumn Meeting. The Last Day's Racing. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 4

The V. R. C Autumn Meeting was concluded this afternoon. The results were:- All-aged Stakes.—Hova, 1; Newhaven, 2; Tire, 3…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the Cricket Match. a Perfect Wicket. Australian Eleven Out for 230. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground, Saturday (2.50)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 4

The test match between the Australian Eleven and a combined eleven was continued to-day. Yesterday the Second Eleven had made 117, and the Australian Eleven had…

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The Cricket Match. Second Eleven Out for 117. Australian Eleven Betting. [By Telegraph] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 1

With six wickets down for 88, the Second Eleven resumed its innings against the Australian Eleven. M'Donnell joined Turner, but did not last…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 1

THE Brokens and Souths met on the South Reserre this afternoon. Brokens batted first, and made 99, M'Mullen contributing 42. Souths lost three wickets (Bray, Berry,…

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SPORTING. Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 2

The match between the Souths and Broken Hills, which opened on Satur day on the South Reserve, promises to provide a more interesting finish than…

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Swimming. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 1

The 100 Yards Amateur Swimming Championship of Victoria was won this afternoon at the Middle Park bath by Heath, Wilson second, and Ware third…

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The Cricket Match. To-Day's Play. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground Monday (1.37.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 4

The test match between the Australian Eleven and a Second Eleven was resumed to-day. On Saturday the Second Eleven had lost three…

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The Boxing Contest. Action by the Police. Arrest of the Principals

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 4

W. COATES and Herb. M'Kell were advertised to box eight rounds at the Cosmopolitan Hall to night for £25 aside and "the gate;" but the…

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The Cricket Match. a Perfect Wicket. Austraiian Eleven Out for 230. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground. Saturday (2.50)

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 1

The test match between the Australian Eleven and a combined eleven was continued to-day. Yesterday the Second Eleven had made 117, and the Australian Eleven had…

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The Cricket Match. Second Eleven Out for 355. Australian Eleven's Second Innings. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 4

The Second Eleven had scored 291 for seven wickets at the luncheon adjournment. On resuming Albert Trott joined Turner and 300 was soon…

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The Cricket Match. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 2

The bowling analysis of the Auatralian Eleven in the second innings of the Combined Eleven was:—M'Kibbin, six wickets for 104; Jones, one…

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The Cricket Match. a Wretched Wicket. Rapid Fall of Wickets. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground, Tuesday (1.37.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 4

The match between the Australian Eleven and a second eleven cf All Australia was continued to-day. A heavy storm visited- Sydney during…

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The Cricket Match. Victory of the Australian Eleven. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 4

When the adjournment for luncheon was made it seemed as if the Australian Eleven were likely to suffer defeat from the second eleven, eight…

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The Cricket Match. Second Eleven Out for 355. Australian Eleven's Second Innings. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 1

The Second Eleven had scored 291 for seven wickets at the luncheon adjournment. On resuming Albert Trott joined Turner and 300 was soon…

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The Cricket Match. Victory of the Australian Eleven. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Cricket Ground, Tuesday (1.37.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 1

The match between the Australian Eleven and a second eleven of All Australia was continued to-day. A heavy storm visited- Sydney during…

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The Australian Eleven. a Further Alteration. Johns Replaced. Meeting of the Victorian Cricket Council. Opinion in Melbourne. The Selectors Condemned. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

The alterations in the composition of the Australian Eleven at the last moment are still the chief topic of discussion…

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