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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1938

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Tennis Stars Coming John Bromwich To Give Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 3

Tennis enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity of seeing John Bromwich and Len Schwartz, the two members of the 1938 Davis Cup team,…

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League Cricket Reviews Saints-wests in Good Game

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

THE encounter between St. Peter's and Wests on No. 1 wicket at the Cricket Ground on Saturday evolved into an exciting struggle by…

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Golf Club Season Opens April 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Broken Hill Golf Club last night it was decided to officially open the 1938 season on Sunday, April 3. About…

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Women's Cricket Club Wind-up Season

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

The annual, wind-up of the Railway Town Ladies' Cricket Club was held in the Tramway Hall last night, when trophies won during the season were…

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Premiership of Cricket League Saints--Railway Town Meet

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

AT last night's meeting of the management committee of the Broken Hill Cricket League an unsuccessful attempt was made to have a…

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Preparing For Football Season New Residence Qualifications Mr. Gun Re-elected Chairman

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

AN alteration to the residential qualifications covering interstate players wishing to play in Broken Hill was made at last night's annual meeting of the Broken Hill Football League. The term of 12 weeks' residence…

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Airmen Racing To Australia Broadbent and Clouston (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, March 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

TWO noted airmen—Mr. H. F. Broadbent and Flying-Officer E. A. Clouston—are now on their way to Auatralia in efforts…

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B Grade Football Plans

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 5

At its annual meeting last night the B Grade Football League decided to start the competitive season on the same date as the A Grade League,…

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Football League Has Ground Problems

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

WHETHER the Broken Hill Football League is granted permission to have the use of the Broken Hill Cricket Ground during the forthcoming season may be determined at a, roundtable conference between delegates from the Football League…

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North Mine Cricket Semi-finals

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

The North Mine Association semifinal cricket match will be played tomorrow. The draw is as followsr:— Underground v. Carpenters, south…

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Premeiership of Cricket League Saints & Railies To Clash Good Game Likely

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 5

The premiership of the Broken Hill District Cricket League will commence on the Broken Hill Cricket Ground to-morrow afternoon, when the two top teams in A Grade—St. Peter's and Railway Town—will meet to decide honors…

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Tennis Make-up Hints For Women Players

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Your toilet for the tennis court is important, because it must be lasting. There is no time for constant "touching up" during play. It also must be such that perspiration is not retarded…

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Official Welcome to Tennis Stars Desire Expressed To Boost Game Locally

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 3

THE desire to do all they could to assist local tennis players and to boost the sport in Broken Hill was expressed by Len Schwartz, the international tennis player, when he replied on behalf of John Bromwich and himself to words of welcome at…

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Football League Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

Applications for the position of assistant secretary to the Broken Hill Football League will close to-morrow, and they will be considered…

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Comments Of Readers What's Wrong with Local Races?

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 3

To the Editor, Sir.— The article in last Saturday's "Miner," setting out future intentions of our racing officials to…

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Disappointing Cricket Final Marred by Tiresome Batting St. Peter's Team In Strong Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 2

THE opening day's play in the cricket premiership match between St. Peter's and Railway Town on the centre wicket at the Cricket Ground on Saturday proved disappointing. Only 146 runs were scored for a full…

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Swimming Competitions for Boy Scouts

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

During the year Boy Scouts engage in competitions for supremacy in various athletic events, but so far there has been no opportunity to hold…

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Football League Meets To-Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 1

It is expected that at the adjourned annual meeting of the Broken Hill Football League to-night it will be decided to make the current minor…

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What's Wrong with Local Races?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 2

To the Editor, Sir.— It does appear to the ordinary outsider that local racing officials are not only lacking in enthusiasm for…

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Football To Start On April 30 Some Matches To Be Played On Cricket Ground

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

FOOTBALL matches will be played on the Broken Hill Cricket Ground this season. At the resumed annual meeting of the Broken Hill Football League last night it was decided to accept an alternative offer from the…

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