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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1948

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Marshall Just Outside Fastest Aust. Time Heats Of Australian Swimming Championships

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 February 1948 · page 1

Sydney, February 6.—National swimming champion. John Marshall, was only two-fifths of a second outside the fastest time ever recorded by an…

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Man Dies After Being Struck by Cricket Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 February 1948 · page 3

Eudunda, February 6.—Christopher Bent, 50, of Nikalapko Station, near Morgan, who was admitted to Eudunda Hospital on Sunday after having been hit…

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Cricket Wins for Wests, Marist Bros. & R. Town

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1948 · page 8

BOWLERS were on top in League cricket matches this afternoon, first innings wins being reorded by Marist Bros. and Railway Town, while Norths fought hard against Wests…

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Bradman Retires After England Tour Playing Last Of First Class Cricket Here

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 7 February 1948 · page 5

Melbourne, February 6.—Don Bradman announced last night that he would be available for the coming tour of England. When it ended he would retire…

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Church Assn. Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

Thomas Street scored another outright win in their match at the Picton Oval against [?] Street in the Church Cricket…

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Central Football Club Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Central Football Club was held in the clubrooms yesterday morning, the chairman, Mr. C. Fahey, presiding over a…

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Football Centrals' New Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 7

Central Football Club held the annual meeting in the clubrooms, Western Oval, yesterday moming Mr. C. Fahey presiding…

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Dave Sands In Fine Win Boxing And Wrestling

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

Newcastle, February 8.—Australian Middleweight Champion. Dave Sands (11.6½), K.O'd. Alabama Kid (12.12) in the fourth round at Newcastle Stadium…

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Racing Broadcast Sensation "Weights" Instead Of "Protest"

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

Melbourne, February 8.—An incorrect announcement over course amplifiers and radio at Moonee Valley yesterday cost both bookmakers and punters throughout the Commonwealth thousands of pounds. The mix-up followed the…

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Tennis Trust Selects Couples For Match Practice

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 3

A meeting of the Tennis Trust Committee was held at the Association Hall yesterday, Mr. W. Barrett presiding over the meeting. Messrs. C. Best. F…

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Preparing For Visit Of S.A. Tennis Team

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

Matters in connection with the proposed visit of members of the Holdfast. Bay (S.A.) Tennis Association to Broken Hill at Easter…

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Greyhound Racing Trials Under Light

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

Greyhound trials under lights were raced successfully on Saturday night last at the Turf Oval and matters are proceeding satisfactorily for the first night…

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Tennis Practice for Men on Sundays

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

The men selected by the Tennis Trust Committee to practice for selection to play against Holdfast Bay at Easter will practice on the Association Courts on…

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South Football Club Election Of Officers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 4

The Annual General Meeting of the South Football Club was held on Sunday morning at the club rooms. There was a good attendance. The balance…

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Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 7

KEN McGREGOR, Australian and Victorian junior tennis champion, photographed at his Fullarton (S.A.) home yesterday. He…

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Swimming Visitors Manager's Impressions

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 3

The manager of the League swimmers (Sydney) now visiting Broken Hill. Mr. W. Barclay, said yesterday: "We wish to thank the Silver City Club for…

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'Bowls Games Last Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 3

Annual tournament games conducted by the Broken Hill Bowling Club were advanced another stage last night…

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J. Marshall Is Swimming Star

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 1

Sydney. February 10.—The Victorian swimming star, John Marshall, tonight swam the fastest time ever recorded by an Australian for the Men's 440 yards…

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French Rugby Team Australian Tour Cancelled

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4

Sydney, Feb. 10.—The French Rugby League tour of Australia hu been cancelled. A cubic to this effect was received from the French Rugby League tonight…

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Lodging for Tennis Team

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 6

Secretary of Broken Hill Tennis Trust Committee (Mr. W. J. Harris) has issued an appeal for accommodation for visiting…

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