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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1894

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The Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 October 1894 · page 1

On the Caulfield training track this morning Paris put up the record of the season, coveting nine furlongs in 2min. 1sec. Theodore did a good gallop of a…

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The Racing Carnival. Scratchings and Gallops. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 October 1894 · page 4

The following further scratchings for the Caulfield Cup have been posted:— Kelp, Greygown, Sainfoin, Graduate, Lover, Loyalty, Launceston, Response,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. Latest Betting and Scratchings. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 October 1894 · page 3

Business on the Caulfield Cup, for which final payments are due to-day, is more active. On the withdrawal of Steadfast last evening Mr. W. R…

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The Racing Carnival. Scratchings and Gallops. [By Telegraph] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1894 · page 1

The following further scratchings for the Caulfield Cap have been posted:— Kelp, Greygown, Sainfoin, Graduate, Lover, Loyalty, Launceston, Responso,…

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3rd EDITION Miner Office, 6.30 p.m. the Racing Carnival. This Morning's Gallops. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1894 · page 4

On the Flemington tracks this morning good gallops were done by Dreamland and Amadens, who went freely over eight furlongs, doing the distance in 1min…

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The Racing Carnival. This Morning's Gallops. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1894 · page 1

On the Flemington tracks this morning good gallops were done by Dreamland and Amadens, who went freely over eight furlongs, doing the distance in 1min…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. The Caulfield Meeting. Latest Prices and Doings. MELBOURNE, Friday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1894 · page 2

Closing prices to-night were:—Caulfield Cup: 9 to 1 v. Bruin, 10 to 1 v. Lady Trenton, 12 to 1 v. Paris. SYDNEY, Saturday…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. Latest Betting on Derby and Cup. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 October 1894 · page 3

Betting on the Derby and Cup was very lively at the rooms last night, the Caulfield Cup running haying had a considerable effect on prices. For the…

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The Racing Carnival. Betting and Gallops. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1894 · page 1

Betting is now quiet. Latest prices are:—Cup: 8. to 1 v Ruenalf, 15 to 1 v Carnage, 20 to 1 v Tim Swiveller, Patron, Dreamland, and Loyalty. Derby: 4 to 1…

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Yesterday's Show. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1894 · page 4

SIR,—With regard to yesterday's show, I would like to direct the attention of the public to one or two matters if you grant me the space. One of the rules under…

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2nd EDITION Miner Office, 4 p.m. the Victorian Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourns

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1894 · page 4

At the Flemington tracks training was In full swing to-day. Eiridsforde and Destiny did the full journey in 2min. 52sec. Malachite and Cobbitty were put…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. Latest Betting. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1894 · page 2

Newman has been introduced to the market for the Melbourne Cup, £2000 being taken about him at 100 to 4. Ruenalf has met with support to the…

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Yesterday's Show. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1894 · page 1

SIR,—With regard to yesterday's show, I would like to direct the attention of the public to one or two matters if you grant me the space. One of the rules under…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the Victorian Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1894 · page 1

At the Flemington tracks training was in full swing to-day. Eiridsforde and Destiny did the full journey in 2min. 52sec. Malachite and Cobbitty were put…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. Latest Betting and Scratchings. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 October 1894 · page 2

In the betting market last evening Dreamland was a shade easier for the Derby. Cobbitty was backed to win £600 at 6 to 1, and Forward was…

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2nd EDITION Miner Office, 4 p.m._ the Racing Carnival. Doings on the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 October 1894 · page 4

On the Flemington tracks this morning a lot of work was done. Principle and Dreamland did a mile and a half on the sand in 2min. 44¾sec. in company with…

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3rd EDITION Miner Office. 6.30 p.m. the Racing Carnival. latest Scratchings and Betting. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1894 · page 4

The latest scratchings are:—Cup: Saracen, Sword bearer, Jonathan, Ethelbert, Sloux, Gallant, Day of Grace, Chiron, Derby: Gaulus, Union, Trent,…

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The following appeared in our late editions on Saturday:— the Racing Carnival. Doings on the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1894 · page 1

On the Flemington tracks this morning a lot of work was done. Principle and Dreamland did a mile and a half on the and in 2min 44¾sec. in company with…

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The Racing Carnival. Latest Scratchings and Betting. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1894 · page 1

The latest scratchings are:—Cup: Saracen, Swordbearer, Jonathan, Ethelbert, Sloux, Gallant, Day of Grace, Chiron, Derby: Gaulus, Union, Trent,…

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The Racing Carnival. Doings on the Tracks. Final Acceptances for the Cap. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1894 · page 4

On the Flemington tracks this morning Dreamland, with E. Power up, had the assistance of Maroon over the first mile and a quarter, and was brought home by…

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