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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1945

826 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 42

Cricket Final Continues

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 4

After Norths had been dismissed for 152 in their first innings, Wests last week managed to score 196 for the loss of nine wickets. This gives them a very handy…

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BOXING McCarthy K.O's Toomey

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 1

Brisbane, March 23.—In a 12-round contest at the Stadium tonight Jack Toomey (3.7½) lost to Alby McCarty (9.5½). In the first round both boxers were…

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Golf Season to Open Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 7

The president. Mr. F G. White, will formally open the Broken Hill Golf Club's season at the links tomorrow afternoon…

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Norths Shaky On Second Bat; Carroll Bowls Well

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 7

CARROLL, by taking five wickets for 27 runs before Norths had reached West's first innings' score had decisively swung hte Barrier District cricket final in Wests' favor by the drinks adjournment this afternoon…

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Visit Of Port Pirie Cricket Team

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 7

The Railway Town Cricket Club has arranged for the Port Pi[?]ie Cricket Association combined team to visit Broken Hill during Easter. The…

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Swimming Men's Handicap To A. Ireland

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

A Ireland, swimming in great style, won the senior men's handicap at the Silver City Club's meeting at the Baths yesterday. He bettered his…

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Greyhound Racing At Easter

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 3

The attention of all owners, trainers, and bookmakers is drawn to the advertisement in this issue, retarding the double meeting to be held on Saturday…

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Blue Leads Green In Bowls Games

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Blues and Greens, first and second teams in the colors competition of the Bowling Club, defeated Reds and Golds respectively in the games played on…

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GOLF Opening Play Of Broken Hill Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

AT the Broken Hill Golf Club's links yesterday (Mr. F. G. White) in ideal weather, formally declared the 1945 season open. He then called…

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Wests Firm Grip On Cricket Premiership

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

WESTS were in a secure position at the end of the third day's play in the Barrier District Cricket final on Saturday. Norths, with a lead of 102 runs and only one wicket in hand, seem to have little chance of saving the match…

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Racing Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 3

Melbourne, March 29.—Mr. O. Porter (owner) stated today that at present the intention was to start St. Fairy on Saturday…

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Pirie Cricket Team's Visit

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 3

A cricket team from Port Pirie will arrive today, and will be the guests of the Railway Town Cricket Club over the Easter vacation…

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Activities in & Around Wilcannia Bowls And Bowlers Broken Hill Take No Chances Of Defeat

Western Grazier · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 1

Once again Broken Hill has defeated, on its own green, our local bowlers. Two rinks of four made the journey to the Silver City with high hopes of, on this occasion, giving Broken Hill something to think over, but they failed to allow for the fact…

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Football League Meets on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 3

The adjourned annual general meeting of the Broken Hill Football League will be held on Tuesday night. Business will include arrangements…

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Football League

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 3

The adjourned annual general meeting of the Broken Hill Football League will be held tomorrow night, the business including arrangements for the start of the…

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Football League Meets Tonight

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 2

The adjourned general meting of the Broken Hill Football League will be held tonight. Arrangements for the opening of…

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Junior Football Association

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Broken Hill Junior Football Association will be held in the League rooms tonight. The business will include the arranging…

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Football League Umpires Chosen

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Football League was held at the club rooms last night, Mr. W. C. Beetworth presiding. Those present were Messrs…

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South Golf Season Opens On

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 3

On Sunday next, April 8. the South Broken Hill Golf Club will officially open its golf season for 1945. Members and Associates of the Broken…

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Football League Getting Ready For Start Of New Season

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 6

AT the adjourned annual meeting of the Football League held at the League rooms last night, it was decided that the programme committee…

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