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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1905

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Boxing In Sydney. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 2

On Saturday night at the Gaiety Athletio Club, J. London defeated "Spud" Green after a good night…

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Adelaide Swimming. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 4

The swimming carnival at the Semaphore baths on Saturday was graced by delightful weather. Results:—…

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Adelaide Swimming. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 2

The S.A. League of Swimmers commenced its carnival at the City Baths last evening. Result:— Amgoorie Tea Trophy, 200 yards.—First…

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Another Swimming Record, SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 2

At the Pyrmont Club's Swimming Carnival last night the 440-yards Championship of the State resulted:—Koran, 1; Craig, 2; Smith, 3. Time, 5m..25 2-5s. This is…

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Adelaide Swimming. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 1

The swimming carnival at the Semaphore baths on Saturday was graced by delightful weather, Results:—…

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Cricket. [By Trlegraph.] Sydney Matohes. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 4

Saturday's senior cricket resulted:— Balmain v. Burwood—Balmain, 177; Burwood, five for 119. Paddington v. North Sydney.—North…

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[By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. The Betting Market. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 2

Yesterday evening Lord Ullin's Daughter (who won in Sydney on Saturday) was backed for the Newmarket Handicap to win £5000 at 100 to 7 and 8, closing at 10 to 1…

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Sydney Boxing. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

Tod Murphy and 8. Nathan fought at tho National Sporting Club last night. Murphy won after a hurricano contest…

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Sporting.. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Swimming. SYDNNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

At tho Coogee Swimming Carniva last night a 200 yards firsi-olasa handicap resiilted: Koran, 1; Healy 2; Murray, 3, Time, 2m. 12 1-5s. This is a fresh recor…

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Viotorian Racing. MELBOURNE,Thursday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 2

Handsome has been soratched for the Newmarket Handicap. Haloya firmed.for the Newmarket last night to 10 to 1, and was, backed…

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New Zealand Racing. WELLINGTON,Thursday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 2

The Dunedin Cup run yesterday resulted: —Ghoorka, 1; Stepilancer, 2; Nelburn,3…

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Sporting. [By Telefgraph.] Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

Gladsome was rushed yesterday for the Newmarket Handicap and takon from 100 to 6 to 8 to 1 wanted, finishing finally equal favorite with Playaway at 7 to 1…

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Victorian Racing. On the Training Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 1

At Flemington to-day Independence ran six furlongs on the sand in 1m. 18s. She finished slightly lame, having probably struck herself during the gallop…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 2

Walter Sully's on Saturday defeated Block 10 11 by 140 runs and six for 111 to 115. For Sully's llarvoy scored 52, Colebath 28 not out, and Lawrence 26 not out: for…

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Swimming in Adelaide. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 2

The Glonelg swimming carnival on Saturday was marked by magnificent weather and a large attendance. The Amateur Handicap (100 yards) was…

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Local Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 1

On [?] [?] Oval this afternoon the South [?] [?] Block Ten by 222 (J. Mitch[?] [?] [?] [?]. In their second innings the [?] [?] lost four wickets for 143…

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A Swimming Championship. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 1

The 320 yards swimming championship of Victoria this afternoon resulted: —Edmonds, 1; Robb, 2; Creaton, 3. Time [?]m, 53s…

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Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 2

Gladsome was backed for the Newmarket Handicap on Saturday night down to 4 to 1. Abington was quoted at 8 to 1, and Playaway at 7 to 1. Medallists price was…

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Cricket Fixtures. Senior Association

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 4

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

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Sydney Boxing: Jessop Breaks an Arm. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 2

Turner and Jessop, who have already fought five draws, boxed on Saturday night, at the Gaiety Hall. Turner won in the 15th round, when Jessop broke an arm…

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