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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 8 of 9

Methodist-fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1906 · page 3

The Swiss Fair promoted by the Mica-street Methodist Church was brought to a very successful conclusion on Saturday, when both in the…

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Christchcruch Exhibition. Opening To-day. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 2

The arrangements are well in hand for the opening to-day of the Christchurch Exhibition. The city is full of visitors. The weather conditions…

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The Racing Carnival. Training Notes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 4

On the track this morning Noreen and Marvel Loch did a mile, and a quarter, taking 2m. 14½a. Solu[?]g easily. Tatterdemalion covered…

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Christchurch Exhibition. Opened Yesterday. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

The Christchurch Exhibition was formally opened by the Governor (Lord Plunket) yesterday, the ceremonial being an imposing one. The…

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Footracing Carnival. Melbourne,Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 8

The footracing carnival organised by Mr."Jack"Wron opens in the Exhibition Building to-night. There are magnificent entries, and a fine exhibition of…

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A Profitable Show. Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 8

At the meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society yesterday the secretary announced that the profit for the first three days of the society's show, so far…

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RACING. V.R.C. Spring Carnival. Derby Won by Poseidon. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1906 · page 1

The V.R.C. Spring Carnival opened to-day, in inclement weather,Rain fell last night, and several light showers ocourred during the morning,…

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All Nations' Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1906 · page 2

The Burke Ward Institute Hall has perhaps never before presented such a bright and gorgeous spectacle as it did on the occasion of the opening night of…

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Methodist Variety Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1906 · page 2

A variety fair, in aid of the funds of the Hebbard-street Methodist Church, was opened in the Mechanics' Institute, South Broken Hill, yesterday…

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All Nations' Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 2

The continuation of the All Nations' Fair in the Burke Ward Institute Half last night was signalised by business similar to that which characterised the…

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The Racing Carnival. Oaks Day. Flemington

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 1

The V.R.C. is more successful today, in regard to the weather, the conditions being fine. For an offday there is a good attendance, and…

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All Nations' Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

The All Nations' Fair which is being conducted in the Burke Ward Institute Hall in aid of the Nicholls-street Methodist Church, Railway Town, was…

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A.N.A.EXHIBITION. Footing the Bill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 4

Replying to the appeal of the Australian Natives' Association for assistance in making up the deficiency in connection with the association's recont…

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All Nations' Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

The All Nations' Fair which was opened in the Burke Ward Institute Hall last week in order to supplement the funds of the Nicholls-streot…

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Cristchubch Exhibition. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cabinet on Saturday it was decided to effect a change in the management of the Christchurch Exhibition, abolishing the office of…

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Picton Methodist Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

The fair and sale of work promoted by the senior girls of the Picton Methodist Sunday school was opened hy the Rev. J. Watson yesterday…

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Fancy Fair and Christmas Tree

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 3

A fancy fair and Christmas tree were held in the Oxide-street Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. It was declared open at 3 o'clock by the Rev…

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Sporting. Axemen's Carnival. Launceston

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 December 1906 · page 2

The Australasian axemen's carnival was held at Devonport yesterday. The chief event was the Australian Cup, which was won by C. Coombes, with A…

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Amusements. Central-street Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 December 1906 · page 2

The continuation last night of the fancy fair which was so successfully oponed in the Central-street Methodist Church, South Broken Hill, on…

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W.A. Exhibition of Manufactures. a Splendid Display. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 December 1906 · page 4

The West Australian exhibition of manufactures was opened yesterday in Perth in premises specially erected in Hay-street. The day was observed as…

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