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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1920

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Barrier District Cricket League

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the management committee of the Barrier District Cricket League was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night, Mr. W. F…

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Bowls Broken Hill Club Holds Special Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 3

A special general meeting of the Broken Hill Bowling Club was held at the Freemasons' Hotel on Wednesday night last. Mr. G. C. Bowen…

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Swimming. Defeat of Norman Ross the American Champion Praises Frank Beaurepaire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

After having withdrawn from competing in the 100 yards championship of Victoria, reserving himself for the half-mile contest, Norman Ross, the…

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Sporting the Turf Burra Races the Acceptances

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The following are the acceptances for the race meeting to be held at Burra on Saturday, February 7:- Handicap Hurdles. 2 miles.—Laroon,…

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Ex-crown Prince Interviewed at Weirongen Hopes to Return Home Lessons on Boxing London, January 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The "Daily Express" correspondent at The Hague has telegraphed a report of an interview with the German exCrown Prince Wilhelm at Wierongen,…

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Cricket Junior Church Association

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

Railway Town Methodist Juniors defeated South Methodist Juniors on Saturday, scoring a three-point win. South Methodists—First Innings: Mo[?]ow, b…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 1

JUNIOR CHURCH ASSOCIATION On Saturday last St. Philip's scored a three-point win against Sulphide-street Methodists. Sulphide-street—…

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Sporting Swimming. Ross Beats Beaurepaire in the 440 Yards Event Stedman Breaks a Record Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 1

At the City Baths last night Norman Ross (America) beat Frank Beaurepaire, the Victorian champion, in a race over 440 yards…

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Bowls Feathers Tournament

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

One of the most exciting games played on the Central Green this season in connection with the feathers tournament was that played between Mills…

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Lodge Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

A.N.A. v. Druids (24th District), at Gladstone Park.—Druids: Goldsworthy, Page, Cocks, Mayne, Searle, Muller, Hocking, Roberts, Liddell, Francis,…

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Cricket Last Saturday's Matches Barrier District League

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

The result of the Barrier District Cricket League matches, which were commenced on the Western Oval on Saturday last hansrs very much in the…

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The Turf Williamstown Races Selections by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The Williamstown Racing Club, of which the ex-B.H.J.C. secretary (Mr. H. L. Hosier) is secretary, will race at Caulfield to-morrow, the club's own…

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Sporting Football Betish Cup Tie Gathering of Spectators at 3 O'CLOCK lN the Morning (United Service Message.) London. February 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Queues of people assembled at 3 o'clock in the morning to witness the Sunderland v. Burnley football cup t[?]e. match. It is estimated that 55,000…

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Merbein Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 3

Following on the Wentworth races, the Merbein Turf Club will hold a meeting on March 24. The stake money is up to standard. The…

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Merbein Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 1

Following on the Wentworth races, the Merbein Turf Club will hold a meeting on March 24. The stake money is up to standard. The…

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Swimming Ross Beats Beaurepaire Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

Norman Ross, of America, defeated Frank Beaurepaire of Victoria, at the Brunswick baths this afternoon over a distance of 200 yards after a good race…

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Wentworth Races Annual Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 3

The annual facing carnival of the Wentworth Racing Club is to be run on March 17 and 18. The club is offering prize money to the extent of…

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Wentworth Races. Annual Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 1

The annual racing carnival of the Wentworth Racing Club is to be run on March 17. and 18. The club is offering prize money to the extent of…

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Sporting the Turf New Racing Rules

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 1

The new roles of racing to come into operation in Victoria on March 1 are as follows:- No person, other than the rider,…

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Sporting the Turf New Racing Rules

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 3

The new rules of racing to come int[?] operation in Victoria on March 1 are as follows:- No person, other than the rider,…

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