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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1897

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CRICKET. Broken Hils V. Souths

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 1

A BIG crowd assembled on the Hillside this afternoon to witness the start of the Broken Hill v. South match. From the start the game was interesting, party feeling running…

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Cricket: Souths v. Broken Hills

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

The "big" match of the season— that which is to decide the premiership —was commenced on Saturday afternoon on the Hillside Reserve between…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

The match between the Endeavor and South clubs resulted in a win for the Endeavorers. The Endeavorers, batting firat, made 121 for the loss of…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 3

The Railway Football Club held a meeting at the Hillside Hotel last night. There was about 30 members present. It was decided to form a…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 3

The Norths met and defeated the Tramways on Saturday by five wickets and 119 runs. The Norths, batting first, made 167 for five wickets…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Victorian Football Club was held last evening, at the Wilcannia Club Hotel, and paesed off most successfully. About…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1897 · page 2

Pemier Reid has received a letter from Lord Jersey stating that Mr. Philip Sheridan, the well-known cricket enthusiast, has been unanimouly…

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Onkaparinga Races. The Acceptances. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1897 · page 4

The following are acceptances for the forthcoming Onkaparinga races:— Hurdles.—Iredale, Tertius, Conventioner, Zouroff, Pharon, Bloodwood, Jack Spratt,…

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SPORTING. Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the Broken Hill Football Club was held last night at the Silver Age Hotel, about 15 members being present. The balance-sheet, as read, showed that…

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Onkaparinga Races. The Acceptances. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 4

The following are acceptances for the forthcoming Onkaparinga races:— Hurdles.—Iredale, Tertius, Conventioner, Zouroff, Pharon, Bloodwood, Jack Spratt,…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

The seventh annual meeting of the South Australian Football Club was held last night at Harris' Criterion Hall, the president (Mr. Skinner) presiding over a good attendance…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting, of the Young Australian Football Club was held at Supple's Hotel on Friday evening, a good number of members being present…

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[By Telegraph.] a Swimming Record. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

At the amateur swimming contests on Saturday afternoon the Half-mile Amateur Championship resulted:— P. Cavill, 1; Ryan, 2; Craig, 3. Won…

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CRICKET. Souths v. Broken Hills

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 1

THE above match progres[?]ed a stage this afternoon on the Hillside. Playing steadily, the Souths increased their score from 14 to 162, eight wickets being down when time…

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Adelaide Cricket Matches. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

On the Adelaide Oval on Saturday the South Adelaides scored 156 to the Norwoods 163. There was an exciting finish, Reedman was the highest…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1897 · page 2

The annual cricket match between representatives of the wholesale and retail businesses of the Barrier will be held to-morrow on the Recreation…

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To-day's Regatta

Western Grazier · Wednesday 31 March 1897 · page 2

A four-cared regatta will take place this afternoon, under the auspices of the local Rowing Club. The first heat, Kelton's crew v. Syke's crew taken place…

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SPORTING. Melbourne Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1897 · page 4

Batsmen had another day out in Melbourne on Saturday, big scores being the rule. Carlton scored 365 for six wickets against East…

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SPORTING. Cricket: Wholesale v. Retail

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1897 · page 3

The annual cricket match between teams chosen from representatives of the various Broken Hill wholesale and retail houses came off on the Recreation…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 April 1897 · page 4

Victorians v. Kaolins, on the Broken Hill Oval.—Victorians' from: Baxter, Black, Byers, Bachlor, Grow, Carroll, Callaghan, Cully; David, Duggan, Fleming, Gunn (2),…

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