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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

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The Adelaide Cycling Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 4

All the leading interco[?]onial and international riders have arrived for the cycling carnival to-morrow. The contests promise to be exciting…

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2nd Edition Minier Office, 4 p.m. the Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 4

The racing carnival opens at Caulfield to-morrow afternoon. There was no betting this afternoon. The weather is hot, windy, and threatening Your correspondent fancies…

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The Adelaide Cycling Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 1

All the leading intercolonial and international riders have arrived for the cycling carnival to-morrow. The contests promise to be exciting…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

For the Caulfield Cup last evening Trent was backed to win £2000. For the Guineas £500 to £250 was laid on Aurum, but somewhat mysteriously the St Albans colt…

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The following appeared in our late ditions yesterday:— the Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 1

The racing carnival opens at Caulfield to-morrow afternoon. There was no betting this afternoon. The weather is hot, windy, and threatening. Your correspondent fancies…

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The Fair Wages Resolution. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1897 · page 4

The Select Committee of the House of Commons appointed to consider the working of the fair wages resolution and its administration by the various…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1897 · page 2

The Grafter and Gaulus, who showed such good form at Rosehill on Saturday, leave for Melbourne tonight to fulfil their Caulfield Cup and…

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1897 · page 4

The betting market was active this afternoon. For the Caulfield Cup, Rosella firmed to 100 to 10, while Parthenopaeus and Trent were at 100 to 8…

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The Fair Wages Resolution. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 1

The Select Committee of the House of Commons appointed to consider the working of the fair wages resolution and its administration by the various…

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A Rose Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 4

A GENERAL meeting of the Barrier Banges Horticultural and Floricultural Society is called for Friday evening, the object of which is to…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 2

Betting was again active last night. For the Caulfield Cup the following wagers were booked: 1000 to 70 v. Trent, 1500 to 145 v. Rosella, 1000 to…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 1

The betting market was active this afternoon. For the Caulfield Cup, Rosella firmed to 100 to 10, while Parthenopæus and Trent were at 100 to 8…

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The Racing Carnival. Latest Betting, Gallops, &c. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 4

The feature in the betting market this afternoon was the support accorded to Trent for the Caulfield Cup. He was heavily backed, and is now first…

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A Rose Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 1

A GENERAL meeting of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society is called for Friday evening, the object of which is to…

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The Racing Carnival. Latest Betting, Gallops, &c. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 1

The feature in the betting market this afternoon was the support accorded to Trent for the Caulfield Cap. He was heavily backed, and is now first…

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Victorian Spring Carnival. V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting. Aurum Wins the Guineas. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 2

The first day's racing in connection with the above meeting was held at Canifield today. The following are the results:…

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The Coming Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 2

THE show grounds this year will have conveniences which have been previously lacking. For some time past the buildings on the ground have been…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 2

At the Victorian Club last night Trent receded to 8 to 1 for the Caulfield Cup. Paul Pry firmed to 100 to 8, and was well backed; he…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

A MEETINE of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held last night, Captain Warren presiding over a very good attendance. The business was to consider…

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P. and A. Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

ENTRIES closed with the secretary (Mr. A. Hendry) last night for the coming Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Show, which opens on Wednesday week. The entries,…

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