Horse-owners, aa well as the public, look forward with pleasure to the Colebrook B.C. spriug announcement, which is associated with the first holiday of the year. ...
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Article : 22 wordsPercy Cavill, though suffering from cold, defeated Jafvis and Torch at Coventry in the 240yds, race. Time, 3min. 12 2/5sec. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 wordsDuring the last week we have had another very pleasant downpour of good soaking rain, which will gladden the hearts of farmers and gardeners alike; the miners ...
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Article : 237 wordsSIR,—As one of the members of the West Coast League who waited on Ministers on Saturday last, I will, with your permission, enlarge upon the remarks I then made ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 15 Oct 1897, Page 3
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