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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1900

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Meeting of the S. A. F. C.: Opposition to Electoral Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1900 · page 2

A meeting of the South Australian Football Club was held last night at the Criterion Hall. Mr. H. Hooper presided over a good attendance…

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Boxing at the Gaiety Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1900 · page 2

Admirers of boxing, with whom the Gaiety Hall was filled to the doors, had a good time last night, a rattling fight and some lively spars being served up to them by the manager,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] New Zealand Racing. AUCKLAND

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1900 · page 2

The Napier Cup, run yesterday, resulted: Tire, 1; Coron[?]t, 2; Tirade, 3. Time, 2 minutes 40 seconds…

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Fancy Dress Football Match

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1900 · page 4

A FANCY dress football match in aid of the Patriotic Fund was played on the Oval this afternoon. Proceedings were initiated by a street procession, which started at 2 30…

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Football: The Brokens

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1900 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Broken Bill Football Club was held last night at Webster's Silver Age Hotel. Mr. J. Hughes was in the chair, and there was a good…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 2

Patrons of the "noble art" are promised an exceptional evening's entertainment on Monday, at the Crystal Theatre, when Coates and "Billy" M'Kell will box the best of 10 rounds…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1900 · page 2

At the Crystal Theatre to-night M'Kollan Coates will box the beat of 10 rounds foi a purse. Tho men are said to be well matched, and a good contest should be put up…

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Local Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1900 · page 4

The Mercantiles and Norths' match, started last Saturday on the Oval, was not continued this afternoon, so that the cricket season came to a sudden and, The Norths secure…

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Conclusion of the Cricket Season

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1900 · page 2

The Birrier cricket season was brought to a conclusion on Saturday afternoon, and the Norths are now the premiers. The last match of the season, begun on the previous Saturday,…

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Rosehill Races Postponed. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1900 · page 4

Rain has been falling in Sydney all to-day. In consequence, the Rosehill races and most other outdoor sports had to be postponed. The races will be held ou Monday,…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1900 · page 3

The Post and Telegraphs on Saturday concluded their unfinished match against the Rising Suns, defeating them by 143 runs. Scores: Post and Telegraphs, 147 runs;…

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Senior Cricket Association

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1900 · page 3

A meeting of the Senior Cricket Association was held last night at the a rand Hotel, Mr. J. C, Dobbyn presiding, It was decided to play a match with a team of 15 juniors on…

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Boxing at the Theatre: M'Kell the Bantam Champion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1900 · page 3

There was a fair house at the Crystal Theatre last night to witness the boxing competition for the bantam championship of the Barrier between Billy M'Kell and…

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Pony Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1900 · page 2

The Pony Syndicate's race meetings, although now run fortnightly instead of monthly, continue to enjoy the usual amount of patronage, Yesterday the weather was a…

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Rosehill Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1900 · page 4

The Rosehill races, postponed from Saturday, were held to-day. Results:— Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Crinan, Sat, 1; Chryso-Keras, 7st. 7st, 2; La Hogue,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Rosehill Races. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1900 · page 2

The starters in the Rosehill Cup yesterday afternoon were:—Manganese, Yellow and Black, Dozon, Cabin Boy, Coralie, Sequence, Severity, Dandy, Surprise, Felicity, Merralic,…

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Football Association: Electorate Football Decided Upon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 2

The Barrier Ranges Football Association held a meeting last night at M'Laughlin's Exchange Hotel, Mr. J. J. Hughes in the chair. On the question of electorate football…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 3

The boxing contest which has been arranged to take place at the Crystal Theatre on Wednesday evening between "Nick" Duggan and Mitchie, promises to be one of…

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Cricket: Seniors v. Juniors

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 3

Attwater's skill was mainly responsible for the brilliant stand made by the Juniors against the Seniors on Saturday. His 85 was the result of a finely-played innings, During…

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Local Cricket. Seniors v. Juniors

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 4

A two days' match between ll Seniors and 15 Juniors was commenced on the St. Peters' pitch this afternoon. The Juniors won the toss and went in to bat. The scoring was…

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