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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1905 · page 2

The V.A.T.C., on reconsideration, has decided to allow the nominations to stand of John Wren's horses Gapon, Winohestor, Lord Roborts, and Tom…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1905 · page 1

The weather conditions were favorable for work on the training tracks to-day. At Flemington Emir beat F.J.A. comfortably, in a round, done in 2m. 29s…

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SPORTING. [By TELEGRAPH.] The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1905 · page 2

Manicpoto was backed for the Caulfield Cup last night to win £5000 at 100 to 5 and 100 to 6. Torah remains favorite at 8 to 1. Marvel Loch firmed…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By TELEGRAPH.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1905 · page 4

At Flemington to-day Canteen ran a mile in 1m. 54½s. Step Out beat Bon Grafton over a mile in 1m. 55s. Gladsome covered a…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 1

At Caulfield to-day Marvel Loch ran nine furlongs in 1m. 58½s. the first mile taking 1m. 44½s. Dandalla and Mouni went, a mile in 1m. 47½s. Hatteras and…

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Sp0rting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 3

The following acceptances have been made for Saturday's V.A.T.C. races:— Debutant Stakes, 1150 sovs., half a mile—Scramble, Comprimil, Benbow…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 4

At Flemington to-day Canteen ran a mile in 1m. 54½s. Step Out beat Bon Grafton over a mile in 1m. 55s. Gladsome covered a…

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N.S.W. Wool Exhibition. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1905 · page 2

An exhibition of New South Wales wool, now being shown for 10 days at the Technical College, Bradford, is attracting much…

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Racing. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. V.A T.C. Meeting. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1905 · page 1

The Victorian racing carnival commenced to-day on the popular heath at Caulfield. There were a few slight showers during the night, but the going…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1905 · page 3

Entries for the Spring Flower Show, which opens on Friday afternoon, closed at the Grand Hotel last night. All classes were well filled, especially those…

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Sporting [By Telegraph.] The [?] Carnival. The Betting Market. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1905 · page 2

Boabdil was further supported for the Caulfield Cup last night, and the total wagered yesterday was £17,000; Boabdil's price is now 10 to 1…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1905 · page 1

Rain fell at Flemington today, interfering with training work. Gladsome and Narelle went five furlongs on the tan in 1m. 10s. Canteen covered a mile…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1905 · page 2

The Spring Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Broken Hill Herticultural and Floricultural Society, will, be opened in the Town Hall…

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Sp0rting. [By Telegraph.] The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1905 · page 2

After his accident at Caulfield yesterday Boabdil was taken to Flemington by horse train, after hot fomentations had been applied at Camfield. The horse's…

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The Raging Carnival. V.A.T.C.Spring Meeting. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1905 · page 1

The V.A.T.C. had fine weather for the second day of its spring meeting at Caulfield to-day, with a fresh breeze. The going was in good order, and there…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 2

The Horticultural and Floricultural Society's Spring Flower Show will be opened in the Town Hall-this afternoon. Exhibits are…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 4

At Caulfield to-day Torah did a mile and a quarter in 2m. 17¾s. Pius boat Grand Rapids over a mile in 1m. 45½s. Napoleon, alone, ran a mile in [?]…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Raoing Carnival; SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1905 · page 4

The following tips are offered for the Caulfield Cup to-day:— "S.M. Herald": Torah or Marvel Loch…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1905 · page 8

At Flemington to-day Bonbdil did a great dash over half a mile in 501s. He ran without bandages and put up the best go of the morning. Maniopoto ran…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 October 1905 · page 2

The Horticultural Society's, Spring Flower Show terminated on Saturday evening and resulted most successfully. The attendance during the afternoon…

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