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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

224 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 12

AMUSEMENTS. The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

THE People's Fair, in aid of the Trades Hall funds, will be opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. Dunstan) at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The ladies committee has worked energetically for…

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The Peoples Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 September 1899 · page 4

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The Peoples' Fair. Opening Chramony. A Representative [?]

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 September 1899 · page 1

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 2

At Tait's Masonic Hall last night the funds of the forthcoming Mining Fair benefited to some extent by the holding of a very enjoyable dance social, which was attended by…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 2

THE attendance at the People's Fair last night was large, and from start to finish the proccelinga were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The stallholders were in their…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 1

THE proceeds from the Australian stall at the People's Fair amounted to £10 13s.This makes the total receipts for Saturday £58 15s. 44 d…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Alma Fancy Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 2

AN effort will shortly be made to benefit the funds for the erection of the new convent in South Broken Hill by the holding of the Alma Fancy Fair; and, in order to help this…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

LAST night the People's Fair was under the patronage of the Caledonian Society, and there was a record attendance. Since the opening of the fair the daintily dressed…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 2

There was another crowded attendance at the People's Fair last night; but, owing to the thorough nature of the fleecing tactics adopted since the opening day, there was very…

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AMUSEMENTS. The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 2

THE People's Fair still has strong attractions for the pnblic; and although last night'a attendance showed a slight decrease in numbers, the visitors were every bit as cheerful…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 2

YESTERDAY'S dustatorm necessitated the closing up of the fair during the afternoon, but last night the attendance and the stall business were satisfactory. The concert, as…

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The People's Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

As a wind-up to the Peope's Fair a ball was last night held in the Trades Hall. There was not quite so large an attendance as had been expected. The night waa cool and in…

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The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

The following scratchings have been made for the Caulfield Cup:—Battle Royal, Skylight, Bascobel, Flodden, Hopscotch, and Ace of Diamonds. For the Melbourne Cup:…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 2

It has been definitely settled that Cranberry will race at the Victorian carnival. The Mask teer ran the Caulfield Cup distance yesterday in 2 minutes 46½ seconds…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 September 1899 · page 2

Contrast was strongly supported for the Melbourne Cup last night, She was backed to win £10,000 at 100 to 2½ and 3, and was also backed for the Caulfield Cup at 100 to 5…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 2

The following scratchings have been recorded:—Melbourne Cup: Cravat, Woodlark. Toorak Handicap: Detonator, Fleck Admiral. Caulfield Cup: Le Var…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 2

The following additional scratchings have been maile:—Caulfield Cup: Aquila, Woodlark, Cravat, Trochon, Cicero, Superb. Melbourne Cup: Cicero, Trochon. Toorak…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. On the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 4

On the Flemington tracks to-day Cranberry and Promontory ran a milo and a farlong in 2 minutes SJ seconds. The former had just a shadow of lameness, which is…

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AMUSEMENTS. The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 October 1899 · page 2

As an impetus to the Mining Fair, which is to be opened shortly, a concert will be held in the Town Hull to-morrow night by the Catholic Church choir. An interesting and…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 October 1899 · page 2

Scorn has advanced to 5 to 1 for the V. R. C. Derby. Contrast is now quoted at 100 to 7 for the Melbourne Cup…

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