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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Boxing. Blackmore V. Wells

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 5

The meeting of Jack Blackmore and Ralph Wells at the Theatre Royal yesterday morning was short, sharp, and decisive. There was a fairly good…

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Saturday's Racing. A. J. C. Autumn Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 8

The A.J.C. Autumn meeting (First Day) commenced at Randwick this afternoon, the weather being fine at time of starting, but threatening. The…

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Queensland Turf Club. Yesterday's Races. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 8

Races under the auspices of the Queensland Turf Club were held yesterday with the following result:- Paco Welter, of 80 sovs, 7 furlongs…

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The South Races. Easter Meeting. His Honor Wins a Double. A Jockey Killed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 5

The South Broken Hill Jockey Club opened its new pgurse at South Broken Hill yesterday under most favorable conditions. It was the first time the…

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A.J.C. Races. Second Day. Dyed Garments Wins Sydney Cup. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 5

The A.J.C. Autumn meeting was advanced another-stage yesterday under beautiful weather conditions. There was a splendid attendance…

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Onkaparinga Races. Cup Won by Metal Queen. Camelot Killed in the Steeple. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 5

The Onkaparinga races were held at Oakbank yesterday, and although the tain'fell heavily in the early morning it ceased before 8.30, and left a fine…

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BOXING. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

Bob Turner and Amess Gaffney boxed 20 rounds at the Gaiety Athletic Club last night. Gaffney was the heavier and stronger of the two, but in skill was…

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Barrier Ranges Football Association

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Barrier Ranges Football Association was held last night at the Theatre Royal Hotel, a[?] of the delegates from the four affiliated clubs being present…

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Interstate Cricket. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

The interstate match between Queensland and New South Wales Has so far resulted: —Queensland: First innings, 258 (Hayes'98, Hartigan 68). [?]cond innings, 342(EVans,…

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Language on the Football Field

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 4

At the meeting of the Barrier Banges Football Association last night the secretary, Mr. A. Ross, said he had received the following communication from the City…

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The Racing Fatality. Inquest Held To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 4

The City Coroner, Mr. T. Hall, held an inquest at the Courthouse this afternoon into the circumstances surrounding the death of the jockey "Billy" Jurratt, who…

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B.h. Football Association

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Broken Hill Football Association was held at the Cammercial Hotel on Tuesday night. There was a full attendance of delegates, and…

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West Suburban Football Club

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the West Suburban Football Club was held at the Casworks Hotel last night, Mr. C. Ivy presiding. The delegates' report was received and…

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Interstate Cricket. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

In the interstate match between Queensland and Now South Wales the latter made 233 runs in their second innings Queensland won by 171 runs…

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Football Associations. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

Sir,—There has been a lot of controversy of late concerning the football associations of this city, and I would beg respectfully to be allowed to say a few words in…

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Language on the Football Field

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 4

At the meeting of the Barrier Ranges Football Association last night the secretary, Mr. A. Ross, said he had received the following communication from the City…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

A meeting of the Broken Hill Football Club was held at the D[?]nver City Hotel last night, Mr. Davies presiding. Mcs[?]rs. Hill, Funder, and Davies were…

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Onkaparinga Races. Notes by Wakeful

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 4

Despilo one or two morning showers, The weather was simply perfect for the [?]amed Onkaparinga meeting on Easter Monday. Nuturally enough there was a…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

Bob Greenshields and Ted whiting recently boxed a nine-round draw in Tasmania. Former was giving away nearly a stone in weight…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

By joining the New South wales Football League the Burrier Association has gone the right way to work to be adequately represented at the big…

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