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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

178 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 9

Judging at the Show. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 4

SIR,—Mr. Perry protested because his vehicle was not judged, the judge not considering it a buggy—not because Mr. Mark's buggy was not locally built, as stated…

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The Spring Flower Show. a Brilliant Success

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 4

IN Broken Hill, where untimely duststorms and destroying droughts so often rob flower lovers of keen delights, such a show as that opened yesterday in the Town Hall compels…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Training Notes. MELBOURNE, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 8

The weather to-day was fine and favorable for training. At Flemington Vocalist and Acetine ran a mile in 1 minute 50 seconds. Light Brigade…

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The S[?]ing Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 October 1901 · page 2

THE must g[?]ing [?] have attended this yer's Spring Fllower Show. The [?] was [?] only the [?] that the B[?] has [?], butt on [?] days ([?]y…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 October 1901 · page 2

Last night Hautvillera was fairly backed for the V. R. O. D[?] at 6 to 4. Grasspan was backed from 7 to 2 down to 3 to 1. Some small wagers at 5 to 1 were taken about…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. Scratchings and Betting. MELBOUBNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

Caravel and Warrior II have been scratched for all their engagements at the V. R. C. meeting Revenue and Wokeful now divide favorition…

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Judging at the Broken Hill Show. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

SIR,—Letters have appeared in the MINER abont judging at the late show, I will give an example Sam War, a Chinese fruiterer, entered for the best fruiterer's turnout (spring…

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Race Carnival Dressing

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 3

"LINO" in the Argus discusses the ladies' dresses at the Cau[?]fi[?]d Cup:—Saturday was an ideal day, and the feminine world were exactly what it intended wearing. The gown…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. Scralchings and Betting. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 2

The following horses have been scratched for all engagements:—Santoi, Coke, Speculum. Fair betting business was done last night…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 3

There was not much in the betting market last night. Hautvillers was a firm favorite for the Derby at 5 to 4. For the Melbourne [?]up Revenue hardened…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 1

Splendid weather prevailed to-day for track work. At Flemington Golden Tresses, F[?]e States, and Eleanur finished in that…

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[By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. The Betting Market. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 5

Fair business was done last night on the Melbourne Cup. Haymaker was backed for £1500 at 100 to 6. Australian Colors was taken at 450 to 50, closing at 8 to 1, Wakeful…

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Judging at the Broken Hill Show. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 4

SIR,—In reply to " Fair Play" I beg to state that any exhibitor was at liberty to borrow either a horse or cart, or both if he so wished, as our rules or regulations so stated. If " Fair…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 1

At Flemington to-day Vocalist and Scientist ran six furlongs in 1 minute 21 seconds. Hautvillers and The Bride did a round of the sand in 2 minutes 39 seconds…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival The Betting Market MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

On Saturday evening [?] for the Derby, and 2 to [?] was [?] offered. Grass[?] was [?] 3 to 1 and closed at 5 [?] 2…

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Victorian Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1901 · page 4

The following are the first acceptances for the Melbourne Cup:- MELBOURNE, CUP, 8000 Sovs.—Two miles. st. lb…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Training Notes. MELBOURNE, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1901 · page 1

Showery, cold weather affected training to-day. At Flemington Hautvillers and The Bride went a [?]mart five furlongs. Flagship ran the…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. The Betting Market. SYDNEY, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1901 · page 2

Following are the latest Sydney betting quotations for the V. R. C. meeting:- DERBY. 6 to 4 v. Haut[?]lers…

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The Victorian Racing Carnival

Western Grazier · Wednesday 30 October 1901 · page 2

The V.R.C. meeting commences next Saturday, and no doubt there will be great excitement in Melbourne. The principal races ont he first day will be the…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Tr[?]ing Notes. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1901 · page 1

Pleacant weather prevailed on the tracks to-day. At Flemington Haatvillers and The Bride ran a mile in 1 minute 51 seconds. Ibex and…

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