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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Alleged Indecent Lancuace. at a Cricket Match. a Charge Dismissed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 4

Victor Recs, a young man, was charged with having used indecent language in the grand stand at the Alma Oval. South Broken Hill, on…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

Now that American papers are coming to hand with comments on the Burns-Johnson fight, it is seen that the writers are greatly incensed that…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 5

A correspondent sends the following: —"Playing for the Invincible Cricket Club in their last four matches, the brothers Dawson (A., R., and L.) have…

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S.b.h.j.c. Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 5

To-day the South Broken Hill Jockey Club announces the programme for its Easter Monday meeting. The programme consists of seven events,…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Lawn Tennis. Challenge for the Davis Cup. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 5

America and England have issued a challenge to Australasia (the holder) for the Davis Cup…

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Boxing. the Featherweight Championship. Frank Thorn v. Paddy King. Thorn Wins on Points. Additional Particulars. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 8

Notwithstanding the high prices for admission, the Melbourne Athletic Pavilion was crowded last night to witness Frank Thorn (8st. 121b.) box…

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Collingwood Football Club

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Collingwood Football Club was hold at Burns's South Australian Hotel last night, Mr. Fellows presiding over a very large…

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Broken Hill Football Club. Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 2

There, was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Broken Hill Football Club which was held in Comley's Exchange Hotel last night. Mr. T…

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Dreadnought Football Club

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Dreadnought Football Club was held in the Barrier Boys' Brigade rooms last night. There was a fair attendance of intending…

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West Junior Football Club

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the West Junior Football Club was held in Bettison's hairdressing saloon last night, Mr. Bettison presiding. About 30 members were…

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Wednesday Cricket. Second Round of Matches

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 4

The fourth series of matches in connection with the second round of Wednesday cricket was concluded on Wednesday. The weather was warm and…

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The Regatta

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 2

The Wilcannia Boating Club, met favourable weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon when some double scull contests took place. The shed…

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Wednesday Cricket. Notes on the Play. (By "Enthusiast.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 3

The fourth list of fixtures in connection with the second round of Wednesday cricket, was concluded on Wednesday. "The Sturts, who are proving…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] English Cricket. C. B. Fry's Resignation. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 5

C. B. Fry has resigned the Sussex captaincy. It is rumored that he will play for Hampshire…

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Tennis Association

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 5

A meeting of delegates from various tennis clubs was held on Friday night in the Burke Ward Institute to discuss the advisability of forming a tennis…

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Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 4

The following additional races were contested at the above meeting on Saturday:— Warwick Handicap, 1¼ mile.—…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Scottish Rugby Union. Its Attitude Towards Colonial Tours. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 4

The Scottish Rugby Union has resolved not to participate in any colonial tour unless managed by a committee on which England, Scotland,…

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Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Jeffries and Johnson. Mr. John Wren Negotiating for a Match. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 6

Mr. John Wron, interviewed to-day, said that he was still negotiating with W. W. Naughton, sporting editor of the "San Frnacisco Examiner," for a…

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Rugby Football. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

The match between the Kaugaroos (New South Wales Rugby League team) and Wales was postponed yesterday on account of the weather…

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Lawn Tennis. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

Twinn bent Stone, of Melbourne, in the lawn tennis competitions at Cambridge yesterday, by 8—6, 8—6, 6—4…

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