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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1920

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Swimming

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 1

In addition to the Broken Hill lady swimmers who performed at the Adelaide City Baths on Monday night last. Jack Lloyd, the 100 yards Broken Hill…

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Cricket Record Hitting Cricketers' Long Drives

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 2

The terrific hitting of the members of the A.I.F. cricket team at Fit[?]roy was freely commented on in cricket circles (says "The Argu[?]"). One hit by…

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Industries Dislocated by the Football Craze Play Instead of Work (United Service Message.) London, January 19

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 1

Employers say that the growth of the football craze is seriously dislocating important industries. For example a cup tie match between Sunderland…

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Bowls

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

On Monday next (Foundation Day) a pair tournament in connection with the Broken Hill Bowling Club will take place at the Central Park Green…

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Cricket Last Saturday's Matches. Barrier District League

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 4

The second half of the Barrier District Cricket League competition was commenced on the Western Oval on Saturday last…

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Swimming. Miss M. Morris Wins at Glenelg

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 2

Word was received in Broken Hill this afternoon that Miss Molly Morris, local champion lady swimmer, won the ladies' event at the Royal Arthur…

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Williamstown Races Selections by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

The Williamstown Racing Club will hold a meeting at Caulfield on Monday, when the principal event to be decided will be the Foundation Cup. Follow[?]ng…

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Cricket Last Saturday's Matches. Barrier District League

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 8

The second half of the Barrier District Cricket League competition was commenced on the Western Oval on Saturday last…

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Special Saturday Issue. [?]he [?]urf. Racing in Victoria Caulfield Running Discussed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

When the war was on racing was [?] down [?] Victoria, and, in common with most of the other [?]lubs the pr[?]ning knife was appl[?]ed to the…

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Tips for Monday Adelaide Racing Club "Grand Flaneur's" Selections Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

[?]f the present Adelaide weather continues there should be a record crowd on the Old Course on Monday, when the Foundation Day programme will…

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Boxing Jamito Beats Wallace in a Twenty-round Bout Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

Jamito (9.1) was awarded a decision against Wallace (9.3[?]) at the conclusion of a 20-rounds contest at the Stadium on Saturday night. There were but…

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Cricket Victoria v. New South Wales Match Postponed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 4

On the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day the Sheffield Shield cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria was continued. The home team…

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Tennis Davis Cup Games Comment by "Daily Mail" (United Service Message.) London, January 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

Under the heading "Australia Again!" the "Daily Mail," commenting upon the result of the Davis Cup games, says that it was admitted that…

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Sporting Cricket Victoria v. New South Wales Home Team Makes 521 Runs Andrews, 247 Not Out Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

The interstate cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Sporting Bowls

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

A pairs tournament in connection with the Broken Hill Bowling Club took place on the Central Green on Monday. Several of the games played…

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Swimming. New Records

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the swimming carnival at Ithaca Baths (Brisbane) on Saturday night, the principal attraction being Norman Ross,…

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Swimming. Miss D. Kennedy Wins Semaphore Ladies' Handicap Miss Sheridan Again Placed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

Miss Alice Kellett, secretary of the Willyama Ladies Athletic Club, has been advised by telegram that Miss D. Kennedy, a local girl swimmer, won…

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Tennis the Davis Cup Visiting Captain Says Best Team Won

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

Replying to the toast of his health at a Lawn Tennis Association dinner (says the Sydney correspondent of the "Register"). Colonel Kingscote, captain of…

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Boxing Bombardier Wells Knocks Out Reeve (Reuter's Message.) London, January 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

Bo[?]rdier Wells knocked out Peere in the fourth round at the National Sporting Club to-day…

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Spo[?]ting the Tu[?]f Autumn Racing Australian Cup, Newmarket and Oakleigh Plate the Weights Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

Chief interest in Melbourne racing circles is now centred round the Newmarket Handicap, the Australien Cup, and Oakleigh Plate. There are a…

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