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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1934

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Definition of Amateur Revision Proposed; U.S.A. Tennis New York, January 18

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

The "New York Times" says "After years of fruitless agitation, It appears that the International Tennis Federation is about to recede from its…

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Affiliation Withdrawn Swimming Club's Decision Activities to Continue

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

Following a decision of a special meeting of the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club last night Mr. Jack Ireland (secretary) to-day sent the…

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Cricket Protest Not Finalised

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 4

The appeal committee of the Cricket League, comprising Messrs. D. R. O'Neill (chairman), J. W. Richardson and E. A. May, sat last…

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Warned at Bowls Objection To V In Dress MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 4

The censor of women's dress in the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association has been badly shocked. A competitor in the B pennant…

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Swimming Club Resignations Officials Not Disheartened

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

Although the decision of the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club to withdraw afillation from the New Soouth Wales Association has caused…

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Tennis. Jubilee Sunday Association

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 3

The following are the results of Sunday's-play in the Jubilee Tennis Association:— Mixed—Old Golds defeated…

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New Round To-morrow League Cricket Games

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

With matches in the second half of the Cricket, League programme advancing, keen interest will be taken in to-morrow's games which…

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Next Tennis Test Draw For Matches In Adelaide ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

The draw for the fourth tennis test between Australia and Great Britain which will be played in Adelaide on February 2, 3 and 5, has been received…

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Cricket Test Team Mode Of Payment Of £600 Bonus BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

The Board of Control has decided to pay the £600 bonus to cricketers selected for the tour of England, as follows: £100 (in Australian money)…

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Swimming Club Dispute Silver City Club Disqualified Professional Declaration

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 1

"All I can say is that Mr. Dudley Hellmrich, secretary of the New South Wales Association, is grossly exaggerating the position when he…

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Swimming Club Dispute Saver City Club Disqualified Professional Declaration

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

"All I can Bay a that Mr. Dudley Hellmrich, secretary of the New South Wales Association, is grossly exaggerating the position when he…

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Personalities in Local Sport Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

L. ("SPEC") KNEVITT played a brilliant innings for Norths on Saturday last. He had 36 runs from the previous day's play to his credit…

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Bowls Dress Decided V Necks Banned In Victoria MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 6

Without much discussion, the president and committee of the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association, at a meeting, endorsed the action of the…

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Bowls Dress Decided V Necks Banned In Victoria MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

Without much discussion, the presdent and committee of the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association, at a meeting, endorsed the action of the…

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History of Broken Hill Tennis How Standard Has Been Improved

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 12

The subject of Broken Hill tennis has been dealt with on numerous occasions and at all times has led to much controversy. The best of local critics find li difficult to write for the approbation of all players…

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Bright Cricket To-day League Competition Resumed Don Mitchell 9 FOR 51

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

The defeat last week of St. Peter's by Ex-High has given an added interest to the District Cricket Lupe's premiership competition, as was evidenced by increased attendances at the Jubilee and Western ovals to-day when new matches were begin. St. Peter's and Norths, the leading teams, were opposed at the Jubilee Oval. St. Peter's…

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Lightning During Golf

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

LONDON, January 18.—The Ladles' Golf Union, acting on the advice of the Royal and Ancient Club, has decided to abandon its proposal, that…

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Sunday Cricket; Protest by Victoria K.b.'s

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

The disputes committee of the Sunday Cricket Association has decided to hear on Tuesday night the protest lodged by the Victoria K.B…

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North Cricket Club Dispute Confidence Expreiied In Officials

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

Following dissatisfaction expressed on Saturday at the selection of the North cricket team a special meeting was held yesterday at Mr. Reece's…

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Swimming Club Disqualified Official Letter From Association "Step Taken Reluctantly"

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

In a letter to Mr. Jack Ireland, secretary of the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club, to-day, Mr. Dudley Hellmrich, secretary of the New…

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