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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs
178 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 9
Fair business was done on the Melbourne Cup last night, though betting is v[?]ry quiet generally considering the near approach of the meeting Hymettus was in good demand,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The following are the final acceptances for the Melbourne Cup:- MELBOU[?]NE CUP, 5000 so[?].—Two miles. [?]t. [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bonnie Ch[?]ei was in great demand for the Derby last night at 6 to 1. Closing quotations were:- 3 to 1 v. Hantvillers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tra[?]ning work was graced to day by fine weather. At Flemington Haotvillers and The Bride ran a mile and a quarter on the sand. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Victorian Racing Carnival opens to day, and there is sure to be an immense crowd present. For the Mariby[?]nong Plate we have a weakness for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Business was dull at the Victorian Club this afternoon, only two horses finding backers at the reading of the card for the Derby. Sixty to 20 was taken twice about…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →At Flemington to-day Khaki and Australian Colors a did a good gallop, quite leaving Flag, ship, and doing a mile in 1 minute 46½ seconds. Grarspan was in front of San Fran…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Sydney morning papers offer the following Cup tips:- S. M. Herald: Revenue, 1; San Fran, 2; Grasspan, 3…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To-day was Melbourne C[?]p Day, and the second day of the V. B. C. Spring race meeting. [?]ain fell last night, heavily, and again this morning, and the out[?]ook for the holiday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Victorian Racing Club carnival was opened at Flemington on Saturday last. The weather was fine, and the attendance was a record for Derby…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The V. R. C. spring meeting was continued at Flemington this afternoon. Glorious weather prevailed, and there was a good attendance, which included Lord Hopetoun and a party from Government House…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →THOSE who visited Honey's timber yard on Saturday afternoon to witness some roughriding by "Broncho Joe" saw an entertainment which, of its class, was excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The World's Fair at the Exhibition Building held sports yesterday afternoon and evening Results:— One Mile and a Half Bicycle Handicap:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Broncho Joe" and a couple of other riders gave a second exhibition of backjumping at Honey's Timber Yard on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was not what it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The axemen's annual carnival was opened at Burnie yesterday Results — Handicap Chop, standing block 4ft. 8in.C. terry. 1 Johns n, 2; B[?] ane, 3; Gunton,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE final meeting of the general committee of the Silver City Show was held at Bigga' Commercial Hotel last night, Mr, L. Cohoun was in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"BRONCHO JOE" gave another exhibition of buckjump riding on Saturday at Honey's timber yard. His riding ot a grey from Queensland was one of the features of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Broken Hill's summer racing carnival will be inaugurated to-morrow with the B H. J. C. meeting. A programme of fire events is offered, and although the acceptances might…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The annual meeting of the above was held on the 3[?] instant. Present—Messrs A. I. Johnston (chair), Leigs Morrison, Armstrong, Bell, Tully…
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