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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

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Trades Hall Fancy Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the ladies who are working up the fancy fair to be held shortly in aid of the Trades Hall building fund was held in the hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs…

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Bendigo Easter Fair. [By Telegraph.] Melboune

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 April 1899 · page 2

The Bendigo Easter Fair concluded Yesterday. The total takings wero £2068—nearly £200 in excess of last years's takings. The Wheel Race, two miles, was won by…

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Wilcannia P.A. and H. Society

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above society was held at the Wilcannia Club Hotel on Friday afternoon, 14th inst Present—Messrs. G. Donaldson (chair)…

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The All Nations' Fair. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 2

The huge All Nations' Fair, which has been in preparation in all parts ot the colony for the last 12 months, and whose profits are to go to the Industrial School for the Blind,…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1899 · page 2

A GENERAL committee meeting of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held at the Grand Hotel on Saturday night, when it was decided to hold the show on Friday…

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Greater Britain Exhibition. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 4

H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge is to open the Greater Britain Exhibition in London on May 8…

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Wilcannia P. A. and H. Society

Western Grazier · Wednesday 3 May 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the above Society was held at Flannery's Hotel on Monday evening, there being a fair attendance of members…

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All Nations Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

THE secretary (Mr. J. C. Butler) reports:— A meeting was held in North Broken Hill this week in connection with the proposed All Nations Fair. The ladies present decided…

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The North School. Exhibition of Scholars' Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

OLD and young foregathered in one big crowd at the North School yesterday afternoon. The occasion was an exhibition of the work and accomplishments of the scholars, and…

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Another Exhibition. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

Another exhibition is being organised. This is to be an Anglo-Iinssian Trade Exhibition, and is to be held in Moscow…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

THE exhibition of chrysanthemums and other plants, and oil and watercolor paintings, to be held in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday next, promises to be an unqualified…

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Late Cable News. [Reuter's Message.] Greater Britain Exhibition. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 4

H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge opened the Greater Britain Exhibition at Earl's Court to-day. A large crowd was present at the opening ceremony…

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Greater Britain Exhibition. a Creditable Display. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

The Victorian Court at the Greater Britain Exhibition, which was opened yesterday, provides an excellent display of minerals, and the fruit, wines, and…

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Late Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] Greater Britain Exhibition. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 4

H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge opened the Greater Britain Exhibition at Earl's Court to-day. A large crowd was present at the opening ceremony…

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The Chrysanthmom Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 4

THE worship of the Chrysanthemum is perhaps not so profound as it was a few years ago; and if the show to be openod to-morrow at the Town Hall were confined to the…

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Dog and Poultry Show. The Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Dog and Poultry Society was held at the Grand Hotel last night. There was a large attendance, Mr. O. von Rieben presiding…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

THE worship of the Chrysanthemum is perhaps not so profound as it was a few years ago; and if the show to be openod to-morrow at the Town Hall were confined to the…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, May 12, 1899. the Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

ONE cultivates plants and patience together in Broken Hill, and flowers and perseverance bloom at once. After our parching summers the autumn ought not…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 2

THE exhibition of chrysanthemums and fine arts which was opened in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, under the ausspices of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 4

THE sixth annual exhibition of Chrysanthemums and fine arts of the B. R. Horticultural and Floricultural Society was opened in the Town Hall this afternoon. The show of…

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