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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

147 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 8

Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 2

The Swimming Club's carnival held at the baths last night proved a success financially, for notwithstanding the unfavorable weather conditions…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Autumn Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 3

Parser's win of the Flying Handicap at Mentone yesterday afternoon was not a very taking performance. Other Newmarket candidates in Miss…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Second Edition:— Autumn Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] On the Training Tracks. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 1

The weather was fine and the tracks good to-day. At Flemington Chantress did a long five furlongs on the tan in a smart…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Autumn Racing Carnival. The Betting Market. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 3

Dulcimer is still favo[?] rite for the Newmarket at 6 to 1. Tip Top is next in demand at 7 to 1. A wager was taken Wa[?] last night 1000 to…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition. a Victorian Show Scandal. The Case of M'Nab. Heavy Fine. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 1

As the Criminal Court to-day William M'Nab, grazier, of Morwell, and Lawrence Henry Hash and John Rash, brothers, were charged with…

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Autumn Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] On the Training Tracks. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 1

Beautiful weather prevailed for training today. The tracks, too, were in superb order, and some [?] ing gallops, were put up…

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Autumn Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 2

After his easy win in the St, Leger Abundance hardened for the Australian Cup to 2 to 1, and was backed for a small amount at that price. Acrasia…

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Autumn Racing Carnival. The Betting Market. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 1

There was a large, attendance at the Victorian Club this afternoon when the card for the Australian Cup (to be run to-morrow) was called. The…

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The Cycling Carnival. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2

The cycling carnival was continued last night, Major Taylor failed to [?] in [?] semi-final [?] the Sydney Thousand, be could only get fifth…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 2

The final swimming carnival of the season held at the baths last night, when the attendance was satisfactory provided plenty of fan. The…

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Federal Affairs. Immigration Restriction Act. London Exhibition of Produce. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

The Australian Agents General in London met yesterday at the offices of Mr. Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales. They agreed to request…

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Telegraphic News The Sydney Cycling Carnival Hopper Wins the Thousand Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

There was intense enthusiasce at the cycling [?]nival last night, over the final for the Sydney Thousand, which resulted as follows:—…

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Opening of the Royal Agricultural Show. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 April 1903 · page 2

The Agricultural Show is generally admitted to be one of the best on record, the exhibits in every [?] being excellent. The chief [?]…

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Brutal Exhibition

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

A short time age a p[?]graph [?] the rounds of the press with headings some-what as [?] It was an [?] of how two men on [?]field (Charters' Towers…

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Charity Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 3

The general committee composed of delegates from the varions sports bodies that are organising a series of sports meetings in aid of the local…

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AMUSEMENTS. Easter Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 3

THE Easter Fair organised in connection with the Sulphlde-street Methodist Church was opened in the L[?] Hall yesterday afternoon…

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St. Louis Exhibition. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

The dedication ceremony in connection with the St. Louis International Exhibition, U. S. A., was performed yesterday by President…

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Charity Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 2

The Charity Sports Carnival, which commences on the Jubilee Oval on Wednesday, June 10, is being organised by a strong committee, and there is…

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Charity Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the combined committee of the charity sports carnival was held last night. The delegates present reported favorably on the…

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Combined Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

The combined sports meeting to be held at the Jubilee Oval next month promises to be very successful, and there ia every prospect of good entries…

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