Peter Argent

Jan 17, 2025 | bhtimes.com.au | Peter Argent

Wayne 'Wacky' Walker - 25 icons of Broken Hill sport BORN at Broken Hill Hospital in June of 1958, Wayne Walker was the third generation Silver City family on his father’s side. His mum, Hazel Lorraine (nee Crowhurst), is of English heritage, with her parents coming from Liverpool. “Dad, Harold Jack 'Gumma' Walker was full forward,” Walker said. “He was a player and coached at South ...

Jan 16, 2025 | sunraysiadaily.com.au | Peter Argent

By Peter ArgentA CRICKETING talent born in Broken Hill, who grew up at Gol Gol, Makinley Blows was a key component in the Victorian Country women’s team winning the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships (ACCC) in the Barossa Valley last week. The tournament played from Saturday, January 4, to Friday, January 10, culminated in a grand final between Victoria and Queensland Country, in w...

Jan 11, 2025 | bhtimes.com.au | Peter Argent

ea686a793a65d5942a716711230796f0 News 25 icons of Broken Hill sport Rodney Johnston In a series of articles over the course of the 2025 calendar year long-time Broken Hill correspondent and sports historian Peter Argent will be looking at 25 unique Silver City sporting icons from different pursuits A FOURTH generation Silver City local, where the Johnston clan’s founding father was a miner, Rod started his education at Burke Ward Primary and had his secondary schooling at Brok......

Jan 9, 2025 | bhtimes.com.au | Peter Argent

ff953a54ff46798089e56e73274d3a6e Sport Mutch back in Eagles tri-colours Kobe Mutch is back at Woodville Oval with the Eagles in the SANFL. Picture: Supplied A NORTH Broken Hill junior in Kobe Mutch will return to the Woodville West Torrens Eagles in the SANFL for the 2025 campaign.

Jan 9, 2025 | bhtimes.com.au | Peter Argent

d3c3bed8a3c4f7f054b5d326ffaaa1b3 Sport When Silver City cricketers stole the show When West Broken Hill Cricket Club player Rod Johnston lifted the Harry Meyer Cup in 1978 a new powerhouse in cricket from the Silver City was born. FROM the first team under the leadership of Ian Fillery back in 1974 to current day, Broken Hill cricketers have been integral to the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Senior Country Cup.