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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1934

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Cricket. West Players Return

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 4

Some members of the West Cricket Club touring party have returned after a successful visit to country towns of Victoria. Messrs Bert…

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Pretzel's New Owner Races In Southl Africa Was Former Australian Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 4

Soldier, detective, musician and poultry expert are among the accomplishments of Captain G. B. Dyamond, who recently paid a substantial…

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Shorts in Tennis Ban For Title Contests Opinions of Players Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 6

"The committee of management for the Australian tennis championships which will commence in Sydney on January 18 will he glad if…

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Tennis. Jubilee Association Matches

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

The following are the Jubilee Sunday Tennis Association matches for Sunday:— Men's Morning Matches.—Ozones…

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Experience Gained Tennis Players Back From Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

Having gained considerable exp[?]ence in Sydney, where they participated in the Country Week tennis carnival in the Broken Hill team. Ken…

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Tennis. Silver City Night Association

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 1

The following are the matches to be played next week under the auspices of the Silver City Night Tennis Association…

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Tennis Test Team Why M'Grath Was Omitted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 6

SYDNEY, Saturday. — Vivian M'Gratli was left out of the Australian team for the fourth tennis test against Britain ii his own interests,…

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Miss Simes and Hammond Beaten in Tennis Final

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 7

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The Broken Hill pair, Hammond and Miss Simas, were defeated in the final of the mixed open doubles of the country…

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Miss Simes and Hammond Beaten in Tennis Final

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The Broken Hill pair, Hammond and Miss Simes, Were defeated in the final of the mixed open doubles of the country…

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Tennis Test Team Why M'Grath Was Omitted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 12

SYDNEY, Saturday.— Vivian M'Grath was left out of the Australian team for the fourth tennis test against Britain in his own interests,…

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No Objection to Shorts Tennis Council President "A Sensible Idea"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 11

It is likely that shorts will be worn in Broken Hill tennis without any objection from the District Tennis Council, the controlling body of…

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No Objection to Shorts Tennis Council President "A Sensible Idea"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 1

It is likely that shorts will be worn in Broken Hill tennis without any objection from the District Tennis Council, the controlling body of…

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Eine Century by Knevitt Bright Patches In League Cricket Ex-high Defeat St. Peter's

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 7

In an effort to gain a win over St. Peter's the Ex-High team staged a hard light on the No. 1 wicket at the Western Oval this afternoon. The batsmen for most of the time were enterprising…

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Swimming Club to Meet

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

Two notices of motion are to come before the meeting of the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club to be held tormorrow night. One is for the…

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Shorts for Tennis Edwards And Green Local Pioneers

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

Shorts for tennis have been pioneered by Eddie Edwards and Harry Green, of the Brokens Club, while yesterday other tennis enthusiasts…

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Brighter Cricket Big Hitting In Brisbane Shield Game Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

Dull but fine weather marked the resumption of the Sheffield Shield cricket match between Queensland and South Australia…

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Miss Simes and Hammond Beaten in Tennis Final (Reprinted from Saturday's Sports Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The Broken Hill pair, Hammond and Miss Simes, were defeated in the final of the mixed open doubles of the country…

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Too Much Time Wasted Criticism Of North Athletic Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

The conduct of local footrunning events came in for unfavorable criticism yesterday at the weekly athletic event conducted on the Jubilee Siding…

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Australians Lose Last Rugby Game

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 3

LONDON, January 14.—In their last game of the tour, the Australian Rugby piayers were beaten by England by 19 points to 14. The…

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Tennis Singles; Woman's 6th Successive Win (Reprinted From Yesterday's Latest Edition)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—When Miss M. Wilson defeated Miss B. O'Donnell 6—9, 6—[?] in the final of the country women's championship at…

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