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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Central United Football Club

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Central United Football Club was held at the Sydney Club Hotel last night, Mr. [?]. Fisher presiding. Votes of thanks were…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

On Monday night Charlie Frost will box Ted Savral at the Coliseum in a 20-rounds "go," one to win. Both contestants are reputed to be in good trim…

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BOXING. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

Frank Thorn and Hock Keya are matched to box on April 27…

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Wednesday Cricket. (Through an Enthusiast's Speetacles.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 2

The protest entered by the Burke Wards against the win of the Sturts in the secund round having been upheld by the association, plaeed the Burkes…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 4

To-night, at the Coliseum, a 20-round contest will take place between Charlie Frost and Edward Savral, both of Melbourne. Both men are in…

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Ladies' Swimming Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 4

At the East Sydney Ladies' Swimming, Carnival held at Rushcutter's Bay Baths on Saturday, Miss Mina Wylie won the 1000 yards championship of…

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Boxing. Novice Tournament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 4

The first and second rounds in the novice tournament (8.7) were contested at the Gaiety Athletic Club on Saturday night, the winners being O'Grady…

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Football. (Barrier Ranges Junior Football Association. Chancing Its Name

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Barrier Ranges Junior Football Association was held on Friday night at the Theatre Royal Hotel, Mr. C. lvy…

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Melbourne Cricket. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 4

The tenth round in first-grade cricket was played on Saturday afternoon, but as the East Melbourne had won the premiership, little interest was shown…

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A Barrier Football Conference. When Associations Conflict

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 3

The deputation which had been appointed to represant the Barrier Rangea Junior Football Association at the recent conference with thc Senior…

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Cricket. Premiership Match. Willyamas V. South Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 8

The final match of the Barrier Ranges Association's competition between the Willyamas and the South Mine was continued on, the "Western…

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Adelaide Cricket Season. North Adelaide Premiers. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 4

The Adelaide cricket season closed on Saturday, when North Adelaide won the premiership. The total points scored by the clubs were:—North…

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The English Eleven. Misunderstanding with Manager. And West Australian Cricket Association. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 8

At the meeting of the West Australian Cricket Council last night the secretary (Mr. Rushton) submitted a lengthy report of the misunderstand [?] which…

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The Following Appeared in Saturday's Third Edition. To-day's Racing. S.A.J.C. Summer Meeting. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 8

The S.A.J.C. Summer meeting was held to-day in delightful weather. There was a good attendance. Details:…

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Rugby Football Tour. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 4

King Edward wired to the British Rugby football team, which left Plymouth yesterday for New Zealand, wishing it good luck and a prosperous…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

The Coliseum was well filled last night, when Charlie Frost, who entered the ring at 9st., was matched to meet Edward Savral, the colored boxer, who scaled 9st. 4lb…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

A meeeing of the Barrier Ranges Football Association was held last night at the association rooms, Theatre Royal Hotel, for the purpose of receiving application from…

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Wednesday Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 4

Burke Wards v. Commercials, premier ship match, No. 1 wicket Western Oval.— Burke Wards: Williams, Travers, Phillips, Stoneman, Purnell, Barnes, Baker,…

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To-morrow's Sporting. Wednesday Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 4

Commercials v. Globes, Proprietary Pad[?]ock.—-Commercials from: Birbe[?]k, Brown, Eaton, Lloyd, Ans[?]y, Harris, Stephens. W. Davis, R. Gri[?]in, E. Currie, Charlton,…

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Rugby Football Union

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Broken Hill Rugby Union, held at the Grand Hotel last week, there was a large attendance of players and supporters. Four teams…

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