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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Capital entries have been received for the comprehensive progrmame of events to be decided in connection with the Swimming carnival to be held at…

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Sporting. Boxing Tourney. Local Amateur Battles. a Splendid Night's Sport

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Leaving out the scientific aspect, the series of natches fought at the amateur boxing tournamennt the Stadium last night provided one of the finest…

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S.b.h.j.c. Races. Acceptances Close To-night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Owners and trainers are notified that acceptances for the South Broken Hill Jockey Club's, summer meeting, to be held on Saturday next. close with the…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 6

Much interest is being taken in Hughie Mehegan's next and last appearance in England on February 24. He is to meet Wells in a return match…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Rugby Football. Residential Qualifications for Colonial Players. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

The Northern Rugby Union Committee has decided that the League must not register colonial players until they have resided in England two years…

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General Racing Notes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

Ranui and Damella, two South Australian horses, arrived in Broken Hill yesterday in charge of C. Crow. Damella is engaged in the Hurdle and…

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Late Shorting. Swimming. New Australian Record

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

In the three-mile swimming race, held under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rowing Association, which was held at Ipswich on Saturday,…

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Football Finance. Among Victorian League Clubs. Collingwood's System Explained

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

A report appeared in Saturday's "Miner" which referred to the steps that were being taken by the Victorian Football League to control players. It…

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Boxing. the O'grady-bernstein Contest. Former Wins on a Foul. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

Frank O'Grady, of Victoria, and Leon Bernstein, of France, met in a 20-round contest last night. Bernstein used both hands after being…

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Amateur Boxing

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

At the stadium on Monday, under the direction of the Sports Syndicate, the amateur boxing tournament will be continued. The programme will…

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Late Sporting. Swimming. New Australian Record

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 4

In the three-mile swimming race, held under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rowing Association, which was held at lpswich on Saturday,…

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Swimming Carnival. Last Night's Competitions. Other Starters

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

In connection with the swimming carnival, held at the Municipal Baths last night, the following competitors, besides those named in the report of the…

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Swimming Carnival. Excellent Display at Municipal Baths. a Large Crowd Present

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 3

That natatorial prowess is a drawing card among the other many forms of sport carried on in Broken Hill was indicated by the large crowd assembled,…

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To-morrow's Cricket. Season Approaching the End. an Important Match

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

There are only two more rounds of matches to play in connection with the Barrier District Cricket League's competitions. In the round of matches…

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Football Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 8

The annual report of the West Torrens Football Club pays a special tribute to the service of an ex-Broken Hill player in D. Lowe. The report…

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Swimming Carnival. Swimming Carnival, Last Night's Session. Barrier Championship Won by W. Pollitt

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 5

There was plenty of fun going on in and out of the water at the Swimming Carnival last night. The competitors enjoyed themselves, and so did the…

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V.a T.c. Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 8

The principal race the Futurity Stakes, 7 furlongs, for which there are special weights and allowances will be run at 2.55 p.m., Broken Hill time…

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To-day's Cricket. Season Approaching the End. an Important Match

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 8

There are only two more rounds of matches to play in connection with the Barrier District Cricket League's competitions. In the round of matches…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Rugby Football. Scotland Beats Ireland. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

The Rugby football match played yesterday between Scotland and Ireland resulted in a w[?] for Scotland by 29 points to 14 points. Steward made…

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The Racing

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 4

Racing commenced with the Hurdle Race. In a field of five Caringal, who won on New Year's Day, was backed down to favorite at 6 to 4. Bright…

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