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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1901

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Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

Private Willis has been scratched for the Bond and Australian Cups. Bobstay has been scratched for the Newmarket. Advance has firmed for the Newmarket,…

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[By Telegraph.] Interstate Banks Cricket. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

An interstate banks cricket match was commenced yesterday. New South Wales lost eight wickets for 320, Farqahar was bowica by Trumble for 151…

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The Onkaparinga Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

The fallowing nominations were received on Thursday evening:—. Bordie Race.—Jack, Tim Whi[?], Kingston, Scabreeze, Light Joy, Albury King,…

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[By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. SIDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

The New Zealand racehorse Advance leaves New Zealand to-day for Melbourne. He was backed last night for several thousands for the Newmarket Handicap, closing firm at…

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Interstate Banks Cricket. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

In the interstate banks cricket maton New South Wales, in the first innings scored 379 runs, and Victoria [?] lost six wickets for 248 (Trumble, stamped, 81)…

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Barrier Ranges Athletic League

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 4

The annual meeting ol the Barrier [?] Athletic League was held on Thursday night at the Commercial Hotel, Mr. J. Bonier presiding. There was a good attendance. The…

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Local Cricket. Australs v. Merca[?]s

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4

The Australs and Mercant[?]les began a match on the Oval this afternoon. The latter had a couple of their best men away, and were all d[?]po[?]d of for 70. This the…

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This Afternoon's Sporting [By Telegrath.] V. A. T. C. Races. Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 4

The V. A, T. C. autumn meeting was opened at Caulfield this afternoon. Results.- Alma States, for two-year olds, five furlongs.—Hautvillers, 8st. 11b, 1; Dodona,…

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Swimming [?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

A series of Australasian swimming championships, watch have attracted a good deal of attention, finished at Sonth Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. By winning all the big…

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CRICKET. Australia v. Mercantiles

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

THE Mercantiles made a very poor show in their match against the Australs, commenced (and practically decided) on the Oval on Saturday, They put a weak team in the…

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Racing in England. London, February 11

Western Grazier · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

The Australian racehorse Australian Star has won the Sandown Grand Prize. Uncle Jack being second, and Kellyleagh third…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

The Watch Dog was backed to win £2000 for the Newmarket last night at 100 to 5 and then jumped to 100 to 7. Wak[?]ful is favorite at 8 to 1, with no business. Advance cased…

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Barrier Swimming Club

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Barrier Swimming Club was held last night at the Criterion Hotel. The principal business was the drawing-up of a programme for the…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

Playing for the University against St Kilda on Saturday, T. M. Drew scored 112 runs. Melbourne beat Fitzroy by seven wickets; Hawksburn defcated Richmond by…

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A. R. C. Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 4

THE following accep[?]ances have been made for the Adelaide beeing Club's summer meeting, to be held on Saturday, February [?]…

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Sporting. by Telegraph. Sydney Turf Club Races. SYDNEY, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

The postponed Sydney Turf Club Anniversary meeting was commenced to-day at Randwick. T[?] weather was fine except for a sever souther[?] that passed over the city…

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To-morrow's Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 4

THE Senior matches commenced last Saturday will be continued. Other matches:- Albions v. Rising Suns, Picton Reserve.— Albions: Eyers, Hill, Isbell, O'Neill,…

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Melbourne Boxing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 2

Mat Mitchie, of Broken Hill, mee's "Nickle" Duggan to-night at the Democratic Club. Tim Nolan and Tut Ryan have been matched to fight on March 4…

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CRICKET. Norths v. Block 14's

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 2

[?]N the previous Saturday's play on the Oval it seemed certain that the Norths would beat the Fourteens; and so it proved on Saturday afternoon, when the game was finished…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] A. R. C. Races. ADELAIDE, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 2

Beautiful weather prevailed for the A. B. C. races to day. The attendance was extremely satisfactory. T[?]e amount invested on the totalizator greatly exceeded the amount of…

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