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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Sporting. the A.r.c. Meeting. Notes on the Racing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1917 · page 4

A good holiday crowd was present at Morphettville on Monday, when the A.R.C. ran off its Foundation Day meeting and a programme extending…

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A Jockey's Success. Rides Six Winners at Frome Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1917 · page 4

W. Bury, the country horseman who has ridden on Broken Hill racecourses, put up a riding record at the Frome (S.A.) races on Monday last, following…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

The Barrier Boys' Brigade has arranged a swimming carnival for February 12 and 13. A long programme of events has been prepared,…

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A Jockey's Success. Rides Six Winners at Frome Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

W. Bury, the country horseman who has ridden on Broken Hill racecourses, put np a riding record at the Frome (S.A.) races on Monday last, following…

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Sporting. To-morrow's Races. S.A. Tattersall's Meeting. (Anticipations by Grand Flaneur.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

To-morrow at Morphettville, the Tattersalls' Club will hold one of its periodical meetings. A programme of six events is set down for decision…

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Boxing Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

Llew Edwards, the lightweight champion, who knocked Jimmy Hill out in the second round last Saturday night, is now to be matched with Herb…

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Sporting. To-day's Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 4

Races will be held to-day in 'Adelaide (S.A. Tattersalls), at Aspendale Park (Melbourne), and at Warwick Farm (Sydney)…

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Sporting. After-war Cricket. an Australian Team. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 8

Lord Hawke, in a speech from the chair at the Yorkshire County Club meeting, said that scores of first-class cricketers were fighting, and many, of…

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Boxing. Kay Defeats Stone. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 2

At the end of a fast 20-round contest at the Sydney Stadium last night, Fred Kay received the decision on points over Harry Stone of America. Kay…

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After-war Cricket. an Australian Team. London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 2

Lord Hawke, in a speech from the chair at the Yorkshire County Club meeting, said that scores of first-class cricketers were fighting, and many of…

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Local Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Jim Millerick writes from Broken Hill to the Sydney "Referee":—"Some little time back I got a letter from Albert Lloyd in reference to a contest…

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Wentworth Races

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

The Wentworth Racing Club will hold its annual race meeting on March 16 and 17. A total of £187 10/ is offered in prize money. Nominations will…

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Sporting. Sydney Boxing. Kay v. Stone. Kay's Close Win on Points. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

In the contest between Kay (Aus.), and Stone (U.S.A.), at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, no time was wasted by either man for the good…

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Woman's Racing Experience. Money for a "System." Charge of Fraud in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Frank Coligny de Lisle, 56, was charged at the central court, Sydney, reports the "Evening News," with having while bailee of £52 16/, belonging…

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Sporting. Saturday's Races. Notes on the S.a. Tattersall's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 3

It was anything but pleasant at Mophettvlile on Saturday afternoon when the Tattersall's Club held its February meeting. A heavy gale,…

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General Cable News. Curtailing British Racing. "(The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

The Jockey Club has acquiesced in the Government's request for the suspension of all racing except at Newmarket…

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B.b.b. Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

The annual swimming carnival in aid of the Barrier Boys' Brigade will open in the Municipal Baths on Monday night. There are over 200 entries for…

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Broken Hill Racing. South Club

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

The South Broken Hill J.C. will hold a race meeting on Saturday, February 24, on the South course. A programme of £155 has been…

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Boxing. Jess Willard Matched. (Reuter's Message.) New York

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

It is announced that Jesse Willard (the champion boxes) and Ed. Fulton have been, matched to box 10 rounds on March 26…

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Latest Sporting. Sydney Boxing. Lightweight Championship. M[?]coy Knocked Out by Edwards. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

After worrying Herb. M'Coy for 17 rounds Llew Edwards knocked him out in the last minute of the 18th round at the Stadium last night. The contest…

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