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The completion of the Cariboo Wagon Road to Barkerville in 1865 eased this problem greatly.
Several stage companies ran from Barkerville. The most famous and longest was established by F.J. Barnard. His B.X. Express, later called the B.C. Express, ran all the way from Barkerville to Yale.
The social life in Barkerville was exciting... displayed 300 characters
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Barnard. His B.X. Express, later called the B.C. Express, ran all the way from Barkerville to Yale.
The social life in Barkerville was exciting. Hurdy Gurdy dancing girls charged the miners a dollar a dance. Gambling and drinking were accepted and horse races and prize fights were common. There were also church services, the Cariboo Literary society and the Theatre Royal... displayed next 300 characters
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