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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1905

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Another Swimming Record. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 3

A swimmer named Hobson, at the Coogee Aquarium baths on Saturday afternoon, swam 700 yards in 8m. 49g., which is a world's record…

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Cricket Fixtures Senior Association

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 4

The following is the official programme of matches to be played in connection with the Barrier Ranges Cricket Association during the remaiader of the season:—…

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Maribyrnong Races. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 1

A race meeting was held at Maribyrnong this afternoon. Results:— Muiden Plate.—The Amazon, 1; Encounter, 2; Arisaki, 3. Betting: 2 to 1 v. the…

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This Afternoon's Sporting Warwick Farm Races. SYDNEY, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 1

Races were held at Warwick Farm this afternoon. Results:— Farm Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Makuta, 8st. [?]olb., [?]; Mulison, 9st.,…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph.] South Australia v. New South Wales. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

In the interstate cricket match on Saturday afternoon, Dulf (N.S.W.) batted 85 minutes for his 78, and provided the finest display of his…

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Interstate Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. SYDNEY, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 1

The New South Wales v. South Australia cricket mutch was resumed this afternoon, with the scores—South Australia, 281; New South Wales, one wicket for 89. The…

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The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 2

Miss Annette Kellerman, who is to give exhibitions of swimming and diving at the Baths to-night and to-morrow, arrived in Broken Hill this morning. Miss Kcllormon's…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph.] Interstate Cricket. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 2

New South Wully won the cricket maton yesturday afternoon by seven wickets and three runs. In the second innings of the South…

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Cricket Fixtures Senior Association

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 4

The following is the official programme of matches to be playod in connection with the Barrier Rangea Cricket Association during the remainder of the sesson:—…

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Interstate Cricket. South Australia v. New South Waits. Another Win for New South Wales.' [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 1

The South Australia v. Now South Wales cricket match waa continued this afternoon, with the scores—South Australia, 281 and six wickets for 107; Now' South Wales, 299…

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Yalpunga Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 4

The Yalpunga Jockey Club held races during the holidays. Results:—First day— Trial Stakes: Floradora, 1; Blarney, 2, Flying Handicap: Colaine, 1; Elastic, 2;…

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Municipal Swimming Carnival. First Appearance of Miss Kellerman

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

The enterprise of the Municipal Council in bringing Miss Annette Kellerman, the champion lady swimmer, to Broken Hill hss been thoroughly appreciated by the public,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Boxing. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 4

Whitelaw and Smith fought last night. Whitelaw butted Smith deliberately in the face.and the reforce awarded the contest to Smith…

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Victorian Cricket. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 4

The following team has been picked to represent Victoria against New South Wales-Armstrong, W. Carlton, Collins, Carkeek, Giller, Laver, M'Leod, M'Alister, Ransford,…

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A. J. C. Races. SYDNEY, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 1

The following nominations have been received for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup:— Doncaster Handicap: St. Modan,…

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SPORTING. The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 3

The second programme of the Kellerman swimming carnival at the Baths last night drew another tremendous audience. As on Tuesday, the enthuasiasm was at times…

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Yalpunga Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 1

The Yalpunga Jockey Club held races during the holidays Results:—First day— Trial Stakes: Floradora, 1, Blarney, 2. Flynig Handicap Colaine, 1, Elastic, 2,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph] Sydney Boxing. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 1

Whitelaw and Smith fought last night. Whitelaw butted Smith deliborately in the face, and the referee awarded the contest to Smith…

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Victorian Cricket. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 1

The following team has been picked to represent Victoria against New South Wales —Armstrong W.Carlton, Collins, Cark[?]k, Giller, Laver, M'Leod, M'Alister, Ransford,…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 4

The match between the Globe Mills and Tramways' last Saturday resulted in a win for the taller by 124 runs. Scores: Tram ways. 158 Henry 52, Holdsworth 31. Travers…

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