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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 6 of 8

The following appeared in yesterday's late Editions. the Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] On the Tracks. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 1

At Fiemington to-day Emir moved with more freedom, but merely centered. Sweet Nell cantered slowly. Pealeen ran six furlongs in…

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The Racing Carnival. On the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 4

The weather this morning was cold and rather miserable on the tracks. At Flemington most of the galloping was on the sand track. Famous [?]…

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The following appeared in yesterday Third Edition:— the Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Latest Scratchings. MELBOUNE, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 1

F. J. A. has been scratched for the Coalfield Cup and Footbolt for the Melbourne Cup…

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AMUSEMENTS. All Nations Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 2

AM All Nations Fair was opened at the Wolfram street Salvation Army Barracks yesterday evening, and will continue until the end of the week…

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A Japanese Floral Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the floral fair and concert to be held in aid of the Hospital funds was held in the Exchange rooms on Monday afternoon,…

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The Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 4

At Flemington to-day Hautnrier (Richardson up) easily defeated Sinnang over a mile and a half in 2 [?]. 45½ [?]. Emir, over the same course,…

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AMUSEMENTS. Salvation Army Swiss Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 October 1903 · page 2

A SWISS Fair, in connection with the Salvation Army, was opened at the North yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Price, in the absence of Mr. T. Hail,…

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The Japanese Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1903 · page 2

A Japanese floral fair, in aid of the Hospital funds, was opened in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and was continued in the evening, when a…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1903 · page 2

Betting on the coming races was quiet last night. Emir, the favorite, was in request for the D[?]rby, Belah and Ha[?]turler…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 5

THE committee of the Silver City Show me[?] on Thursday night at the Exchange Hotel and g[?]through a lot of business relative to the coming…

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The following appeared in yesterday's late Editions. the Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 8

Only one important g[?]op was accomp[?]shed at F[?] to-day, when S[?]rn[?]r went attractively over a mile and a half in 2[?]46[?]…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1903 · page 1

FOLIOWING are the handicaps for the events at the Swimming Carnival to be held at the Baths next Wednesday:—…

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The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1903 · page 3

Emir on Saturday night continued favorite for the V R C Darby at 5 to 4, and was also backed for a few hundreds for the Melbourne Cup at 10 to 1…

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The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1903 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival in connection with the opening of the municipal baths will be held to-morrow night. In previous seasons the aquatic…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1903 · page 3

Emir is now a hot favorite for the V.R.C. Derby at 6 to 4 on. Hauturier and Belah are each at 5 to 1 offered, with no takers…

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The Racing Carnival. On the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1903 · page 4

The "early birds" report that, greatly to the surprise of visitors to Femington this morning, the work was the most uninteresting of the…

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The Racing Carnival. On the Tracks. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 4

The "early birds" report that greatly to the surprise of victoria to Flemington this morning, the wor[?] was the most uninteresting of…

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The Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 October 1903 · page 1

H[?]ier was this afternoon sorstobed for the V R C Darby. The col[?] was also heavlly backed for the Melbourne C[?]…

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Opening of the Swimming Season. Carnival at the Baths

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 October 1903 · page 3

THE keen edge of novelty has become somewhat blunted w[?] regard aquatic sports in Broken Hill since the recent rains have rendered the average…

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The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1903 · page 2

Last night the Mayor (Ald[?]rman Hendry) presented the prizes won at the swimming carnival held on Wednesday last. There were only a few…

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