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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1946

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West Athletic Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 3

A meeting of the West Athletic Club will he held in the West Club rooms at 8 o'clock tonight. The secertary (Mr. C. F. Peter)…

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Indoor Bowls

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 4

The keenness of the competition in men's indoor bowls was demonstrated last week by the defeat of two of the leading teams, namely…

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Stop Press Naracoorte Races

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 4

Jiimpers' Flat.—Wingate, 7 to 4 favorite, 1; Sydney Dancer, 9/2, 2; McNab, 4/1, 3 Lawrie Novice, First…

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Revival In May Next Of West Darling Races

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 1

The Western Darling Picnic Race Club would hold meetings this year on Wednesday and Thursday, May 22 and 23, the…

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Swimming Association Denies Reported Statements

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 1

In reply to the telegram sent by the Town Clerk (Mr. Crowley) to the N.S.W. Swimming Association in reference to the alleged statement made…

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Boxing Title for Jack Johnson

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 5

MELBOURNE.—In most decisive fashion Jack Johnson (Vic., 12.7), heavyweight champion of Australia, defeated Ern Clingan…

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Picnic Races In May

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 4

The Western Darling Picnic Race Club would hold meetings this year on Wednesday and Thursday, May 22 and 23, Mr. S. J. D. Roberts said…

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Mr. White's Record With Golf Club

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 3

AT the annual meeting of the Golf Club, held at the clue house, there was an attendance of 53 members and 31 associates…

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St. Fairy For Cup Races In Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 7

MELBOURNE.—St. Fairy, one of the greatest all-round performers in Australia, will race at the Adelaide Cup carnival at…

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Swimming Sunday Morning's Championships

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 3

The Silver City Swimming Club will conduct its swimming Championships at the Baths on Sunday. The fields are as follows:…

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Tennis Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 8

It is to be hoped that the BH and DT A will receive a good response to Its call for players, from both sexes, to cempete against Holdfast Bay, for I am…

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Junior Tennis

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 6

A preliminary meeting was held last night by the Junior Tennis Association, six teams signifying their willingness to compete. They…

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BOWLS Doubles Championship Games

Western Grazier · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 1

Last Friday saw the start of the Doubles Championship on the local green. There were twelve entries, and during tho first round some shocks…

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Junior Cricket

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 3

With only two games to be played the two teams to participate In the final are not yet decided. Perhaps the result of the matches which start on Saturday…

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West Cricket Team Strengthened By Many Returned Servicemen

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 6

LAST matches in the final round of this season's Barrier District Cricket League competition will begin at the Western Oval tomorrow afternoon. Wests (second) will meet Marist Brothers (fourth) on No. 1…

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West Athletic Club

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 8

Mr. T. Donovan presided over a good meeting of the West Athletic Club on Monday night when final arrangements were made for the program on the See…

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Swimming Championships Decided Tomorrow Morning

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 4

The annual championships of the Silver City League Swimming Club will be decided at the Crystal Pool tomorrow morning, commencing at 10.30 sharp…

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Tozer In Forceful Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 8

A FORCEFUL knock by Tozer was the feature of Railway Town's valiant attempt to stave off defeat at the hands of…

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Racing Club's Donation Accepted By Methodists

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 1

Melbourne, March 8.—A move for the return of a gift of £300 made by Moonee Valley Racing Club during the Youth Campaign appeal failed at the Methodist…

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Boxing and Wrestling

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 4

Sydney, March 10.—Referee Joe Wallis made a popular decision at Sydney Stadium last night when he called a draw in the fight between Leo…

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