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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1953

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Dog Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 1

Dog trials will be held on Tuesday and Thursday of next week at 9 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Nomintions for next…

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Local Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 12

Nominations for the Silver City Racing Club's meeting on February 28 will close at the club's office at 5 p.m…

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Boxing Draw Light-Heavy Contest

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 5

An Australian title fight will be staged at the Stadium tonight. The bout will be between Doug Brown…

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Cricket on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 8

The Post Office Cricket Club will play a challenge match against Excelsiors on the Excelsior ground, at 10.30…

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Cricket on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 8

The Post Office Cricket Club will play a challenge match against Excelsiors on the Excelsior ground at 10.30…

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O'Neill Park for Amateur Athletics

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 6

The Trades Hall Trust has given permission to the Barrier, Amateur Athletic Club to use the O'Neill Park…

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O'Neill Park for Amateur Athletics

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 1

The Trades Hall Trust has given permission to the Barrier Amateur Athletic Club to use the O'Neill Park…

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Local Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 4

Light-heavy weights Doug Brown and Jackie. Marr fought a draw in their 12round bout at the Stadium…

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Cricket on

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 6

The R.S.L. cricket team had an easy win over Junctions at the Junction pitch yesterday…

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Dog Racing Resumes On

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 4

The Greyhound Racing Club will commence its racing season with a meeting at the Turf Oval on Saturday…

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U.S.Tennis Stars Make Clean Sweep

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 4

Elizabeth (New Jersey), February 15.—Jack Kramer defeated Frank Scdgman 6/2, 6/4 last night to even the…

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B.H. Athletic Club Farewell To P. J. McCarthy

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 4

A special informal meeting of the B.H Athletic Club will be held at the Palace Hotel tonight at 8 o'clock to…

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Police Boys' Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 3

A meeting of the Police Boys Club colts football team will be held at the club tonight…

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Church Assn. Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 4

Central Street had an outright win over Thomas Street No. 1 in the Church Cricket Association at the Picton…

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Swimming Stars From Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 8

The Leagu Swimming Club is preparing for a carnival on March 1. Sydney is sending a group…

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McWILLIAMS' GOLF

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 8

The number of overseas golfers in the McWill'am's Wines £5000 golf tournament, to be played at Kensington…

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Annual Meeting Of Football League

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Broken Hill Football League will be held next Tuesday night at 7.30 o'clock…

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Social Happenings Smart Frocks at Golf Party

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 9

The Broken Hill Golf Club held a most successful party in the Club house on Saturday night. A large crowd danced to music by Brian Sowry's dance band…

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No Boxing

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 5

There, will be no boxing at the local Stadium on Saturday night due to suitable main fighters not being…

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SWIMMING Preparations for Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 6

The League Swimming Club is busy preparing for its carnival to be held on March, 1. Sydney is sending…

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