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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

163 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 9

At the Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 5

The Broken Hill racing carnival of 96 has ended, but certain incidents of the "meet" are likely to be ong remembered. I bumped up against a…

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The Racing Carnival. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 4

Sir,—The winter meeting in connection with the Broken Hill racing clubs just brought to a close were the most successful ever hold on the Barrier…

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The Racing Carnival. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1906 · page 3

Sir,— I have been waiting to hear from our old friends "Silver Punter," "Another Punter," "Old Times'Sport," "Pro Bono," and the rost of the…

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Amusements. the Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

The numerous representatives of the"gentler" sex, who practically comprise the chief attraction of the Cathedral Fair, have not suffered from any…

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Amusements. the Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 4

The Cathedral Fair at the Crystal Theatre has been drawing large audiences throughout the week, and the change of programme has been received…

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Latest Cable News. [Renter's Messages.] South African Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 1

The South African colonies' combined exhibition of products is to be opened in London in February next, and to be transferred in March to the…

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Amusements. Fancy Fair and Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 4

The gorgeous fancy fair and carnival which for the past three weeks has been shedding its radiance over large and delighted crowds at the Crystal…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 August 1906 · page 2

The Cathedral Fair closed on Saturday night, when there was another large attendance. To-night a benent will be tendered to Signor Bcrzoni,…

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New South Wales. the A.N.A. EXHIBITION. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

A deputation from the Australian Natives' Association yesterday waited on the Premier and urged that financial assistance should be given to the…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 August 1906 · page 2

The Right Rev. Dr. Dunne, Bishop of Wilcannia, after the 11 o'clock mass on Sunday, made the following statement in connection with the recent…

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Art Exhibition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 August 1906 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Carrathers) officially opened the annual exhibition of the Royal Art Society yesterday. In his remarks he described the display as a…

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THE N.Z. Exhibition. Home Government's Special Commissioner. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1906 · page 2

Sir John Eldon Gorst, L.L.D., K.C., formerly Conservative member of the House of Commons for the University of Cambridge, and who has occupied…

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Melbourne Show. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 September 1906 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show was formally openad to-day. There are recordy entries in nearly all classes, and the weather is fine, which is usually…

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Salvation Army Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

The Salvation Array's annual selfdenial sale of gifts was opened by Mr. Charles Moore in the Wolfram-street Citadel last evening. The hall was well…

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The Christchurch Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 4

Sir John Eldon Gorst,who has been appointed, the special, Commissioner; to represent Groat.Britain at the Christchurch Exhibition, and his daughter…

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Stories of Colonial Life. a New Zealand Exhibition Contest

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 6

The various committees of the forthcoming New Zealand International Exhibition are covering the ground with admirable thoroughness. The…

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Victoria. Victorian Show Exposition. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 8

There is another large attendance at the Royal Show to-day. This year's exposition has established a record in points of both weather (which has been…

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Victorian Royal Show. a Record Attendance. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1906 · page 2

The annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society was last week visited by no less than 120,000 persons, a record attendance…

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The Victorian Show. The Jumping Contests. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1906 · page 1

There was another spring day for the Royal Show to-day. The attendance for the week constitutes a record. The jumping contests tock place this…

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The Mineral Exhibition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 2

The Mineral Exhibition i5 attracting large crowds. The first of a serios of lectures in connection with the exhibition will be given to-morrow…

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