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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1943

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Bowls And Bowlers

Western Grazier · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 1

When Browns' team met Gold last Friday evening a very closely contested match took place. In direct contrast to the final scores the two tennis had many…

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Bright League Cricket Games Likely Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

BARRIER District Cricket League matches will be continued at the Western Oval tomorrow, when the games started last Saturday will be…

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Swimming Seniors to Compete Over 165 Yards

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

The Silver City Swimming Club will continue its 1942-43 season at the Batha tomorrow morning commencing at 10.30 sharp…

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Todays Greyhound Meeting Good Racing Expected

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

Although the fields are not strong for today's greyhound meeting at the Cricket Ground the racing should be good. There are nine events set down for decision. Alacrity Boy has had two races local…

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Second Day of Cricket Matches

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

The cricket matches commenced last Saturday will resume at the Western Oval today. Good cricket was last week and a repetition is expected…

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Revival of S.a. Racing Is Hoped for

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 January 1943 · page 1

ADELAIDE.—Most of the leaders of racing clubs in Adelaide are confident that horse racing will soon be restored in South Australia by a…

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Tennis Association Draw

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 3

Following is the draw for this week-end and Women's, Wednesday afternoon matches:— A Grade: Dominant 2 v. Aberdeen…

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Bowls Contest For Red Cross

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 2

ADELAIDE.— To raise money tor the Red Cross, it is likely that a rubber of three games will be played in Adelaide between A. I. Eldridge…

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District Tennis Assn. Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the District Tennis Association was held on Tuesday evening Mr. W. Barrett presiding…

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Bowls And Bowlers

Western Grazier · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 1

Little activity has gone on in the Club this week. The competition players await the drawing of the final stages of the Fours. We note that Mr. A…

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Cricket Teague Games Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 2

The last series of matches in the second round of the Barrier District Cricket League's competition will be started tomorrow on the Westen…

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Turf Notes Prime Minister And Racing

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 January 1943 · page 4
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Strict control over Silent Telephone lines and private letter boxes an believed to be the main recommendations made to Mr. Curtin by his special agent…

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Swimming Close Tussles in Mints Score Competitions

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 January 1943 · page 3

The points score competitions being conducted by the Silver City swimming club are creating great interest among club members and followers…

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CRICKET New Games Commence Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 January 1943 · page 3

The last matches in the second round of the League Cricket will commence today at the Western Oval, On the No. I wicket Railway Towns…

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Relaxation Unlikely of S.a. Racing Ban

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA.—The Federal Government is not likely to yield to the sustained moves being made to induce it to intervene in the decision…

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Dog Racing in Heat

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 2

To the Editor, Sir— As one of the conscripts to the Turf Oval on Saturday to make my small investments on the interstate…

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More Restrictions on Racing Services

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY.—The secretary of the Australian Jockey Club (Mr. Rowe), referring to the suggestion by the Postmaster-General (Senator Ashley)…

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District Tennis Association

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 4

The Secretary of the Broken Hill District Tennis Association advises clubs that according to the resolution carried at the at meeting of the…

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Action In The Solomons Like A Football Match

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON, February 3.— Land, sea and air engagements are continuing in the Guadalcanal area of the Solomon Islands, says…

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