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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1920

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American Discussion on the Peace Treaty Republican Convention "Football of Politics" (Reuter's Message.) New York, February 20

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

The New York State Republican Convention, regarded as most significant, has adopted a platform for the immediate ratification of the treaty,…

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Bowls

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The results of the tournament games played on the Central Park green during the week have been as follows:- A Class Handicap.—A. H. M[?]ddleton…

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SWIMMING 220 Yards' Championship Won by Beaurepaire Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

A telegram received from [?] states that the 220 Yards'-Championship of Australia was won on Wednesday by Frank Beaurepaire (Victoria),…

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Football West Club Adjourned Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The adjourned annual meeting of the West Football Club was held in the training-room on Wednesday last. Mr. T. S. Yuid presided over an attendance…

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Martindale Races (Selections by "Grand Flaneur.") Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

Races will be held at Martindale (Mandora) to-morrow. In forwarding the following selections, "Grand Flaneur" says the weather looks like being…

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Sporting the Turf V.R.O. Races Selections by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The V.R.C. will open its Newmarket meeting at Flemington to-morrow. In addition to the "straight s[?]x" being decided the St. Leger Stakes and Sires…

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Cricket Interstate-match VlCTORIA v. South Australia Season's Final Match for the Sheffield Shield Victoria, 5 Wickets for 190 Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

On the Adelaide. Oval to-day cricket teams representing Victoria and South Australia met in the final Sheffield Shield match for the season. In the…

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Football Catholic Club Formed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

A meeting was held in the Catholic Club rooms on Sunday, last for the purpose of forming a football club. There was a large attendance of intending…

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SWIMMING 220 Yards' Championship. Won by Beaurepaire Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 8

A telegram received from Perth states that the 220 Yards' Championship of Australia was won on Wednesday by Frank Beaurepaire (Victoria),…

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Football. Annual Meetings West Club Secretary's Report

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

At the annual general meeting of the West Football Club held on Wednesday night, the secretary, Mr. H. C. Yuill, presented his report covering last…

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The Turf Racing in Victoria Futurity Stakes Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

Victoria is getting its summer late this season, a fact that was man-fest to those who went to Caulfield on Saturday. The weather was unpleasantly…

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Boxing New Rules Fixed by Leading Representatives Meeting in London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

After the Carpentier-Beckett fight, in London, there was a meeting of the leading representatives of America and European boxing bodies to consider a…

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To-day's Racing V.R.C. Newmairet Meeting Red Dome Wins Big Handicap Artilleryman the St. Leger Cetigne the Essendon Stakes Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The V.R.C. Autumn Carnival was opened at Flemington this afternoon in fine weather. There was an excellent attendance. Chief interest was…

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Swimming Doyle Successful in Swim Through Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

Following was the result of the "swim through Adelaide." which took on Saturday:—Doyle (Glenelg), 8m., 1; Calnan (Henley Beach), 7½., 2;…

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Boxing Evans Beats Jamito After Exciting Fight Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

"Digger" Evans proved himself a veritable artist of the ring by the manner in which he defeated Jamito at the Stadium on Saturday night. Over…

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Football Railway Town Association Four Clubs Affiliate

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the Ryan-street Club was held in the clubroom last Friday night. Mr. E. Maddison was chairman. It was decided to affiliate with the…

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Sporting the Turf V.R.C. Races Australian Cup Meeting Selections by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

The V.R.C. will continue its Autumn meeting at Flemington to-morrow, when the principal event to be decided will be the Australian Cup, of…

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Cricket Interstate Match Victoria v. South Australia Home Team's Second Innings Two Wickets Down for 316 C. E. Pellew's Great Innings Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 4

The interstate Sheffield Snield cricket match between South Australia and Victoria was continued on the Adelaide Oval this afternoon. When play was…

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Swimming Ladies Championship

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

At the Sydney Demain Baths on Saturday, Miss Fanny Durack won the 100 Yards Championship of New South Wales, [?] Miss Mina Wylie, who…

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Football Burks Ward Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Burke Ward H. Football Club was held on Monday. A. Lawrence presided. The election of officers resulted:—A…

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