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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 8

A swimming carnival in aid of the Red Cross fund will be held in the Municipal Baths next Thursday and Saturday…

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SPORTING. (Reuter's Messages.) English Boxing. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 4

Last night in a boxing match at Liverpool Basham defeated Johnny Summers on pointa at the end of 20 rounds…

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V.R.C. Races. Latest Scratchings. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 4

The following scratchings for the V.R.C. races have been made:— Newmarket Handicap: Talachilla, Malt Maid, Ventura, The Tuck, Royal…

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Ladies Championship Swimming. Miss Durack Again Successful. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 2

The New South Wales Ladies Amateur Swimming Association carnival was held in the Domain Baths yesterday (Saturday). Miss Fanny Durack…

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Swimming Carnival. in Aid of Bed Cross Society. the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 2

This afternoon, at 5 o'clock, was fixed as the time for receiving nomina tions for the Patriotic Swimming Carnival. to be held at the City Baths…

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Boxing in Sydney. Geike Defeats Eddie Miller. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 February 1915 · page 2

Waverley Geike, the Queensland featherweight, knocked out Eddie Miller, the Californian lad, in the fourth round at the Stadium last…

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A Swimming Record. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 2

At the State ladies championship swimming carnival on Saturday, Miss Fanny Durak again put up a world's record in the 100 metres handicap,…

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V.R.C. RACES. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 2

It is likely that the Newmarket Handicap favorite Woorak, will leave Sydney for Melbourne to-morrow in the steamer Wyandra. Moors has…

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Football Amalgamation Victorian League Wants Further Information

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Victorian Football League, Mr. A. M'Cracken presiding, a letter embodying the deliberations of the conference which…

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Late Sporting. a Governor at Cricket. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 1

An interesting cricket match was played at Summertown on Saturday, between a team captained by the Governor (Sir Henry Galway) and a local…

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Latest Sporting. V.R.C. Races. Futurity Acceptances. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 4

Following are acceptances for the Futurity Stakes:— Simon's Faith, Blague, Naxberry, Baverstock, Traquette Achernar,…

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Swimming in Sydney. Kahanamoku's Great Sprint. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Duke Kahahamoku, the world's champion sprint swimmer, made a final appearance in Sydney at the Drummoyne Swimming Club's carnival held…

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SPORTING. (Reuter's Messages.) Championship Boxing. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Bombadier Wells has arranged to fight Frank Moran for £700 aside, 20 rounds, on March 29…

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South Broken Hill Jockey Club Races

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Acceptances close to-night at 8 o'clock with the secretary (Mr. Bert Williams) for the summer meeting of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club…

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Swimming

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 2

The swimming carnival at the Baths, in aid of the Red Cross Society will be commenced tonight, and will be concluded on Saturday. The entries for…

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South Broken Hill Jockey Club Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 2

Gatekeepers' passes in connection with the summer meeting of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club, to be held on the South Course on Saturday…

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Patriotic Swimming Carnival. in Aid of Red Cross Funds. Last Night's Events. W. Pollitt Wins Barrier Championship

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

With the object of raising funds in aid of the local branch of the Red Cross Society, a number of Broken Hill swimmers recently decided to hold a…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 5

The swimming carnival at the Municipal Baths, in aid of the Red Cross Society funds, which was started on Thursday, will be concluded to-night…

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South Broken Hill Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 5

The summer meeting of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club will be held on the South course this afternoon. There are six races on the card, the…

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Broken Hill J.c Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 5

Messrs Megaw and Hogg will on Monday afternoon at the Royal Exchange Hotel, offer for sale by auction the booths and catering rights for the…

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