[By Telegraph.] Sydney Cycling Carnival. First Day. SYDNEY
Th[?] grand summer carnival of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen opened on the Hampden track on the Agricultural Ground on Saturday…
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Shows & fairs, 1896
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The Victorian Carnival. Latest Betting Quotations. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
The following is the latest Cup betting:—4 to 1 Newhaven, 8 to 1 Resolute, 10 to 1 Maru[?], 12 to 20 to 1 the others…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Racing Carnival. Details of the Derby. Newhaven Wins as he Likes. [By Telegraph.] Flemington, Saturday Afternoon
The weather was cold, gusty, and showery at Flemington to-day; but nevertheless immense crowds poured out to the course before the Derby was run. Seldom has…
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE BARRIER MINER. SIR,—Mr. Maley, in his letter, refers to the erroneous idea that has appeared in your columns that the Show was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Eight Hours Day and the Show. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner
SIR,—I was told a week ago by a gentleman not unknown of late as a correspondent contributing to your columns that certain persons intended…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Racing Carnival. Oaks Day. This Afternoon's Results. [By Telegraph.] Flemington, Thursday Afternoon
The third day of the V. R. C. Spring Meeting came off this afternoon, and was well attended by sporting men, bit comperatively little interest was evinced in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. the Racing Carnival. Details of the Steeplechase. Additional Results. [By Telegraph.] Flemington, Saturday Afternoon
The starters in the Steeplechase were:— Larrikin, 13st. 11b.; Claret, 12st. 11b.: Campaspe, lOst. 11lb.; Vigil, l0st. 101b.; Trumpeter, lOst. 61b.; Tarracom, 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →2nd Edition Minner Office, 4.p.m. the Racing Carnival. Last Day. Campaspe Wins the Steeple. [By Telegraph.] Flemington, Saturday Afternoon
The V. R. C. Spring Meeting was brought to a close at Flemington this afternoon. The weather was fine and warm, and there was a large attendance, several of the Cup…
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The second day's racing in connection with the first summer carnival of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen came off on the Hampden…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Racing Carnival. Last Day. Campaspe Wins the Steeple. [By Telegraph.] Flemington, Saturday Afternoon
The V. R. C. Spring Meeting was brought to a close at Flemington this afternoon. The weather was fine and warm, and there was a large attendance, several of the Cup…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. the Lord Mayor's Show. The Venezuelan Dispute Settled. [By Cable.] London, Monday Night
The new Lord May[?]r (Alderman G. F. Phillips) was installerd to day after the usual Lord Mayor's show and procession through the city…
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The Lord Mayor's procession through the streets on London to-day was a brilliant spectacle…
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MR. SLEATH, M.P. for Wilcannia, has, as the MINER has said before, surprised friends and enemies alike by his close attention to the duties of a "local" member. His latest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trial of Concentrators. May's Said to Show the Better Results. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide
Captain Hancock and Mr. May (of May Brothers) have returned to South Australia from Broken Hill after witnessing the conclusion of a test of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →[The Queen's Reign. a Commemorative Exhibition in London. [By CABLE.]
A great international exhibition will be opened in London in May next to commemorate the Victoria era and the record reign of her Majesty…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Longevity of Horses. How Long Will a Horse Live and do a Fair Day's Work?
OFTEN one hears arguments about the length of time a horse will live and do work. Most people recognise that a horse is old at 15 or 16 years, and some consider him so…
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