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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →'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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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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