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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

136 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 7

The Show. The Prize List

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 4

THE Dog and Poultry Show was opened this afternoon, and in the opinion of those who attended is far superior to any hitherto held in Broken Hill. It will be open to-night;…

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Dog and Poultry Show. Prize List. (Con inued from Second Edition.) Section G.—canaries

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 4

Belgians.—Any color cook: C. P. Harris,; W. Banks, 2; W. Banks, h. c. Any color hen: W. Harris, 1; W. Banks, 2. Australian Fancy.—Any color cock: E. W…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1896 · page 4

THE Dog and Poultry Show at the Town Hall will [?] to-night't The dogs were broughton in this morning, and the judging was concluded by Mr Tyzack before the…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1896 · page 2

THERE was a large attendance of visitors at the Show last night, and the various exhibits were inspected with interest. Of course, some of the usual grumbling was…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1896 · page 1

THE Dog and Poultry Show at the Town Hall, will close to-night. The dogs were brought in this morning, and the judging was concluded by Mr. Tyzack before the…

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The Dog and Poultry Show. Notes by One of the Judges

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1896 · page 2

SHOWS of fancy stock are now well established all over the Australian colonies, and in nearly all cases we find them increasing in volume and…

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Preparing Poultry for Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1896 · page 3

"HOTSPUR " wrote in the Melbourne Weekly Times in anticipation of the Melbourne Dog and Poultry Show, now in progress:…

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The Canadian Aquatic Carnival. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 2

At the aquatic carnival in Canada Rogers, of Massachusetts, defeated Hanlan; and Bubear, of London, beat Durnan…

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Sydney League Carnival. First Day. A New Man on the Scene. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 2

At the Cycling League's Carnival on Saturday afternoon the attendance numbered 12,000; this was not as large as had been expected, but the…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 4

A SPECIAL committee meeting of the Dog and Poultry Society was held at the Grand Hotel last evening. The secretary produced a rough…

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3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. Latest Cable News. The Brussels Exhibition. LONDON, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 4

Mr. Barnard of Antwerp, offers to supervise the arrangement of Australian exhibits at the Brussels International Exhibition…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 1

A SPECIAL committee meeting of the Dog and Poultry Society was held at the Grand Hotel last evening. The secretary produced a rough…

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Latest Cable News. The Brussels Exhibition. LONDON, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 1

Mr.Bernard of Antwerp, offers to supervise the arrangement of Australian exhibits at the Brussels laternational Exhibitiion…

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The Lily Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

The Lily Fair, in aid of the funds of the Bible Christian Church, Blendestreet, was opened in the church building yesterday afternoon. There…

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The Cycling Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1896 · page 4

There were 20,000 people present at the conclusion of the League's Winter Carnival this afternoon. Results:- Final Winter Stake.—Davidson, 1;…

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The Cycling Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1896 · page 1

There were 20,000 people present at the conclusion of the league's Winter Carnival this afternoon. Results:- Final Winter Stakes.—Davidson, 1;…

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AMUSEMENTS. Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 August 1896 · page 2

A PLAIN and fancy dress skating carnival was held in the Cosmopolitan Hall last night. There was a numerous attendance, and a lengthy programme…

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The Forthcoming Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the general committee of the Broken Hill Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the Wentworth Hotel last evening…

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Pan-russian Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 3

THE TIMES correspondent at Nijni Novgorod, writing on June 23, describes the [?]nRussian Exhibition as having been prematurely opened in order to secure visits…

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Late Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Horse Trials at the Melbourne Show. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 4

In the high-jumping contests at the Agricultural Show Lync's Middleton and Wilson's Magic each cleared 6ft 0[?]in., making a dead heat for first Sandes'…

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