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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1945

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Racing Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 1 January 1945 · page 4

Melbourne, December 31.—F. DeValle will appeal against the three months' suspension imposed at Caulfield on Boxing Day. T. Hoppo has decided not to…

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Swimming Classes At City Baths

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 January 1945 · page 6

Summer swimming classes arranged by the Department of Education were continued at the City Baths today under the direction of Miss B. Murphy,…

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Racing Ban Likely Repercussions In U.S.

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 January 1945 · page 1

New York, January 3.—As American, racetracks close down in compliance with the Government direction a nation-wide survey held by the United Press…

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Racing Notes

Western Grazier · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 4

Melbourne, January 4.—T. Unkovich sustained a broken leg at Mentone to-day. He had ridden New Princess in a gallop and was just pulling up and about…

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Swimming Races Sunday Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1945 · page 2

Activities of the Silver City League Swimming Club, which were suspended over the Christmas holiday period will be resumed at the…

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Cricket Competitions To Resume Next Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1945 · page 8

Competition matches of the Barrier District Cricket League will be resumed on the Western Oval on Saturday next. The League has…

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Better Attendance At Swimming Class

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1945 · page 2

Although the number fell far short of that enrolled for the classes before the schools broke Up for the Christmas holidays, there was an increase in…

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Pupils Tested At Swimming Class

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1945 · page 3

Twenty pupils of the swimming classes being conducted at the City Baths under the auspices of the Education Department were tested this…

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Highlights on Victorian Racing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 8

MELBOURNE.— A surprise entry when nominations were taken yesterday for the Futurity was that of Zonda, winner of the race in 1943, and subsequently a brood mare Shirley Park Stud, Woodend…

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The "No Ball" Still A Rule Of Cricket

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 3

With the resumption of cricket perhaps the following rule. Interpretation, and Instructions to umpires may be of Interest .to cricket enthusiasts. Umpires…

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Swimming Classes Finish Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 2

Summer swimming classes for school children being held at the Baths under the direction of the Department of Education will conclude…

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Racing Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 4

Melbourne, January 11.—A telegram scratching Wentworth from the Ascot Cup [?] received after acceptances yesterday and cannot be recognised until the…

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Swimming School Closes Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 2

Today the swimming school conducted by the Department of Education will close but the Silver City Swimming Club will of course, continue its good work of…

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Cricket Resumes Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 6

AFTER a break of a month competition matches ander the auspices of the Barrier District Cricket League will be resumed…

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Ivanhoe Red Cross Races and Ball

Western Grazier · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 3

Members of the Mossgiel Red Cross Ladies Committee met in the Ivanhce Hall on Saturday. January 6, to make arrangements for the catering for the Red Cross…

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Local Boy Shows Boxing Promise

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 7

Excellent form has, been shown by a local boy. Johnny Cotton(17)in boxing bouts in Melbourne and Adelaide…

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Swimming Club Events at the Baths

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 7

The Silver City League Swimming Club will resume activities at the Baths tomorrow morning after the Christmas holiday break…

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Keen Swimming At City Baths

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 2

THERE was keen interest at the City Baths yesterday morning when the Silver City League Swimming Club resumed its points score…

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Racing Notes Young Hones Favored

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 January 1945 · page 3

Melbourne, January 16.—To provide greater opportunities for the younger horses. It is probable that the committee of the Moonee Valley Racing Club will…

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Golf Caddie Gets Out of Rough

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1945 · page 5

LONDON, Jan. 16.—A Londoner who once played the violin at evening concerts for pocket money has died worth £s143,416 sterling, of which he…

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