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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

157 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 8

Methodist Silver Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 October 1905 · page 2

The Sulphide-street Methodist Silver Fair will be opened in the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon by Mr. Charles Moore. It will be continued on…

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[By Telgrapph] The Racing Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 October 1905 · page 2

The following scratchings have been made for the Melbourne Cup:—Sweet Nell, Paralock, Demas, Class, Position, Tattor-de-malion…

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The Floger Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 October 1905 · page 3

While the unusually comprche[?]sive character of the exhibits at the recent Spring Flower Show has afforded some indication of the wider possibilities of…

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SP0RTING. [By TRLEGRAPH.] The Racing Carnival, MRLBOUBNS

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 October 1905 · page 2

Melbourne Cup beeting was quiet last night. Tartan was the best favorite at 8 to 1 offered the field. Warroo was buoked at 9 to 1, Maniopoto at 10 to 1,…

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Methodist Silver Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1905 · page 2

At present the Town Hall wears the fancy clothes of galadom, and till the end of the week will be the scene of gaiety and merriment. A bazaar, which…

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Show Prizelist. to the Editior

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1905 · page 3

Sir,— I saw by Saturday's "Miner" the show prizelist for knitted quilt, ribbon work,handmade lace,point lace, and crewel work. Why not also for…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1905 · page 2

Last night Maniopoto was well backed for the Melbourne Cup down to 8 to 1 and finished favorite at 7 to 1. Tartan was quoted at 8 to 1, and Warroo at 10…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1905 · page 1

Billingsgate has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup…

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Methodist Silver Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1905 · page 3

The Methodist Silver Fair in aid of the [?] of the Sulphide-street Wesley Church was continued at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and evening.A…

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[By Telegraph.] The [?] Carnival. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1905 · page 2

Marvel Loch was backed for the Melbourne Cup last night to win £2000 at 100to 7. Torah was backed at the same adds. Overdale and Rosemead were…

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The Flower Show. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1905 · page 2

Sir,£ It is with reget Iam compelled to-mention the judging of lace and art needle work at the recent show. It is to be hoped the work will in future be…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1905 · page 4

At Flemington to-day Emir, Demas, and F.J.A, ran a mile and a half in 2m. 42s., the mile taking lm. 48s. Gladsome covered the same distance in 2m. 421s.,…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1905 · page 1

At Caulfield to-day Marrel Loch broke all known records on the trac, covering a mile and a quarter in 2m. 11., The last mile taking 1m. [?]…

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Methodist Silver Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 October 1905 · page 4

Large numbers continue to patronise the Methodist Silver Bazaar at present being held at the Town Hall, and keen interesrt is being exhibited in the voting…

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The Horticultural Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 October 1905 · page 5

Mr. James Keane, of the Kensington and Norwood Art School, who was (judge in the art section at the recent Broken Hill flower show, has made…

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Advance, Aust[?] Fair

Western Grazier · Monday 30 October 1905 · page 2

[?] by the [?] Choir of 10,000 [?] at the Commonwealth [?] Jan. 1st, 19[?] Australia's [?]…

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Methodist Silver Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1905 · page 3

The bazaar in aid of the funds of the Sulphide-street Methodist Church was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night, when another successful…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegrph] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1905 · page 1

At Flemington to-day the tracks were a bit slow after the rain. Gladsome ran a mile and a half on the sand in 2m. [?]. the last six furlongs takim 1m…

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The Flower Show. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1905 · page 3

Sir,—"Non-Exhibitor" evidently knows, but little of the subject when he (or she) describes the lace on which a first prize ticket was piaced as…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE,Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1905 · page 4

At Flemington to-day rain interfered with training operations. Gladsome ran a mile and a half in 2m. 41s., a very meritorious gallop. The mare was well…

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