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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1946

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Cricket Resumes Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

Competition games in the Barrier District Cricket League will be resumed to-morrow afternoon after being in recess over the Christmas since December 8…

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Cricket Service Team's Poorstart

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 8

BRISBANE—The Australian Services team started badly against Queensland today after winning the toss. Workman, who opened with…

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Munro to Ride at Rosehill Races

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 7

SYDNEY—Darby Munro will be seen in action at Rosehill tomorrow for the first time since he crashed on Flying Cloud at Randwick on October…

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Cricket Resumption Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 1

On the Western Oval pitches this afternoon games in the Harrier District Cricket League [?]petition that were commenced on December 8 will be concluded…

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Strong Sydney Team for Local Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 7

A VERY strong team of Sydney League swimmers is expected to arrive from Sydney on Monday, February 4, to compete against local swimmers for three State titles, namely, Junior Boys' 110 yards Championship of N.S.W., Women's…

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Liquor at Tennis Match; Names Taken

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 7

ADELAIDE.—The names of three Lynton Cup tennis players were taken by the licensing police this afternoon at the Memorial Drive National Tennis…

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Tennis Farewell to Mrs. S. J. Brooks

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 5

Mrs. S. J. Brooks was farewelled yesterday by the social committee of the District Tennis Association. The president of the association (Mr. W…

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Norths Retain Lead In League Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 7

North bowlers were definitely on top in their game against Marist Brothers on No. 2 Wicket at the Western Oval this afternoon. The latter could only muster 122 In reply to Norths 250. K. Hoare and P. Panniza opened for…

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Country Carnival Cricket Starts February 18

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 1

It has been decided to hold the Country Carnival Cricket Association's Cricket Carnival commencing on Monday. February 18, and continuing on Tuesday, 19th…

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No Play Today in S.a.victoria Cricket Game

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 7

MELBOURNE—There will be no play in the South Australian v. Victorian match in Melbourne today because of rain. The captains…

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West Athletic Club Run

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 7

The West Athletic Club will reopen the running season tomorrow when a 130 yards handicap will be conducted at the See Park Ground…

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Boxing and Wrestling

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 4

Melbourne. January 20.—Kid Young (9/7 1/2) defeated Paddy Slavern (9/7) of Newcastle, on a tko in the ninth round at the Melbourne Stadium last night…

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Cricket Early Success for South Aus

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE. — South Australia met with early success when Victoria went to the wickets at St. Kilda today after the twice postponed…

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Swimming Good Form in Most Events

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 2

MEMBERS of the Silver City League Swimming Club were in good form af the the Christmas holiday break when points score competitions were…

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Swimming Lessons

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

The two swimming instructors, Mr, E. J. King and Miss J. Roberts, who were sent to Broken Hill by the Department of Education, today…

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Swimming Pool

Western Grazier · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

The Council's endorsement to include in the estimate for 1946 in additional rate to men the borrowings required to construct a town swimming pool is…

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Championship Tennis Davis Cup Pair Victorious

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

Adelaide, January 24.—Jack Crawford and Harry Hopman were no match for the Davis Cup pair, John Bromwich and Adlian Quist, in their semi finals of the…

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Stop Press Racing in N.s.w

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 8

SYDNEY,—Horseracing on 111 day's each year in the metropolitan area will be recommended to the State Government by the…

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Last Matches In Second Round Of Local Cricket League Competitions

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 6

LEAGUE cricket teams will start the last, matches in the second round tomorrow at the Western Oval. Norths (competition leader) will be opposed to Railway Towns on No. 1 wicket, while Wests and Marist Bros. will play on No. 2 wicket…

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Mid-Week Racing

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 1

Sydney, January 23.-Horse racing for 111 days each year in the metropolitan areas will be permitted if the recommendations by the Parliamentary Labor…

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