Colonel Wins 1870 Dubbo to Orange Road Race
In 1870 a 104 mile charity road race from Dubbo to Orange saw Mrs. P Power recounting the event. Colonel ridden by Roger Davis beat Barmaid ridden by Walter Higginbotham after a rugged journey featuring boggy roads and a contested route. Colonel finished in 103 hours amid protests over weight and route choices with Frost also riding the winner at various segments.
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Power
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Mr. Power
Montflores
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Josef Astons
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Hordern's Fashion Portfolio Emerges in Spring and London Styles
Anthon Hordern and Bone publish a Spring and Bummer Fashion Portfolio featuring Paria and London dress trends. The volume covers belts neckwear boots and shops with hundreds of costume illustrations and a complete blouse and skirt section. The firm notes affordable styles available at the new palace emporium and offers free copies by post on request.
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Hordern and Bone
Paria
London
New Palace
A Modern Remedy Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs
A boxed patent remedy by Thos Hand Peak Hill promotes a supposed cure for coughs and consumption. The ad claims it reaches the root cause and offers lasting relief through a new medical discovery.
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