Looking Backward Chapter NIU Miners and Banjo's racing saga
A reminiscence recounts a miner buried by earth but breathing through debris, then shifts to horse racing memories. It covers Banjo the horse, its sire Agriculturist, racing ventures to Geraldton and Northampton, and key races at Cerakitem and Geerteton Farecourse with Micah Downes and W Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Tie Was Sired By A Horse Imported By the Late Hon. T. Burges, of the Bowes
Agriculturist
Geraldton
Gewfield
Mer
Glendfield
Chapmarn
Tiel
Trim
Jasmine
Northampton
Banju
Micah Downes
Banjy
Micah
W. Osborne
Rane
Osborne
Downes
Banjo
Whim Crook Mine and Betting on a Mare Tale From 18th Century
A fragmented reminiscence recounts racing bets and earnings from a famed Victorian era horse named Banjo and the trainer Patsy Shea. It also mentions inspecting the Whim Crook Copper Mine, later known as The Whim Crooke, and an account of long travels and old ceremonies tied to mining days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Ady
Berthine
Banjo
Patsy Shea
Patsy
Gramai
Ruteble
Adittle
Routen
Nuittie
Tsui
Coudet
Crunek
Unclear clipping hints at wartime beverage ads and names
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Bevis herr, PANDY MACRONALE WHISpure ten years old, WOLVE'S SCHNAPPS, and Sans Irvine's Bure Grape Brandy, with references to War and a photograph behind a newspaper. The text appears as ad-style filler and unclear shipping notes with scattered names and phrases.
Poem of a Loyal Friend and Burning Farewell
A tearful verse from Northam dated November 1 1910 laments parting with a cherished horse. The writer expresses melancholy memory and vows enduring friendship despite loss, asking how the beloved animal will fare in a next reincarnation and naming Exmunds as the recipient of the lines.
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Pantie
J. Exmunds
Northam
Express copies for visitors at Perth agency
Visitors to Perth may buy copies of the Express from Mr Albert's News Agency in the Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, opposite the AG Law Station. Also available from Mr Parton on OPO Stool. The offer urges Try It.
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Haila
Chatre
A. W. Morgan
P. Gibsom
Nay Dawn
Perth
Mr. Albert
Central Arcade
Wellington
Murray
Ag Tway
Alko
Partornon
O.P
W. Zimpel
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Buller Bridge
W. Bennet
Peat
Goeslaton
Fitzpatriek
Hopportes Sgr Vor
Hleanor Street
Tinamith, Plumber
Ironworser
J. H. Scott
Durlacher St
Terrace
Catto’s Gold Label
Jurch
Durblacher Stree
W. A. Kenworthy
Cheap Cash
P, Cibson
Durlacher Street
J. O'Brien
Star
F.C. ‘Tower
Marine Terrace
C. Slokes & CO
Arundel
Eradu Hotel
J.r.stone
Eradu
Jack Lee
Murchison Inn
Tate
Hay
Suraleitog
John Aelsorts
Ken Stock
Astranded
Lange and Schall Picos
Fitzpatrick & Co
Elanor Stet
Geenkdton
Wurarga Hotel
Worator
E. M. Gill
Gallows
Yuin
Geo Lester
Joiner
Undertaker
Garden Rp
Borate
Sandy Macdonald
Leith
Ledmere
Buckingham
Palace
Alexander & MacDonald
Victoria Hotel
Xen Hittien
Fj. Grimmisel
Lata
Aera
Mira Grimish
Tex
Ssi
Hanon's Oab
Queen’s Hotel
Gersldton
Gordon Staples
W.A G.R
Seatich
Geraldten
James’ Commonwealth Hotel
Tom Roberts
Prorristor
Ry Magnificent Hotel
Prictar
Toohey's
Foster's
Carlton
Ocean View
Sam Bhen
General Merchant
Victoria Hothl
Daston
P. Stone
Groveries
OUR Lady Patrons
MIS
Peth
Uv Au Iss
Millinhry
Aidl
Bites Vida Lawson
A. T. Davies
J. Ross
Church [of England
S.M
Higholbon’s Limited
Barrack
Grocer Snd General Storekeeper
Marine Terhaor
Nest Post Office
Schnapps
Shamrock Hotel
Jenin
Hanlon
Cubs
Ayer
Rape
Or JC
Aye
Lowell Ane
UB AL
Lome
PANDY
Padding Hotel
Wolve
Irvine
From & Northam Couriee
Tor W. Zimpel
Hay-Street
Wilt
Scotland
Glenoran
W.A. Hospitals
Cal
Phil Coyle
Molts Chambers
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