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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

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Sydney Cycling Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 2

At the cycling carnival last night the final of the Sportsman Handicap resulted:—Robinson, 1; Eniger, 2; Hordel, 3…

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THE V.R.O. CARNIVAL. Ascot Vale Stakes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 1

The following are the acceptors for the Ascot Vale Stakes, to be run tomorrow:—Tangaroa (including 101b. extra), 9.6: Scobe,. 8.10; Peru, 8.10;…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 3

The secretary of the Silver City Show (Mr. J. P. Mega[?]) waited upon the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday to ascertain if arrangements…

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SPORTING. V.R.C. Racing Carnival. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

Heavy rain tell on Monday night, but it was Due yesterday for the second day of the V.R.C. Autumn meeting at Flemington. There was a good…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1907 · page 2

The sub-committees of the Silver City Show met last night at the Exchange Hotel to revise the schedule of prizes. Substantial increases in prizemoneys…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 p.m. South Australia. the Autumn Show. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1907 · page 4

There is a large number of country visitors in Adelaide to attend the autumn show of the Royal Agricultural Society, which opens this afternoon…

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THE V.R.C. CARNIVAL. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 1

The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:- There was a fair attendance, at Flemington this afternoon for the third…

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South Australia. the Autumn Show. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 4

The following appeared in yesterday's Second Edition:- There is a largo number of country visitors in Ad[?]laide to attend the…

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Racing. the V.R.C. Carnival. Concluding Day. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1907 · page 1

Rain fell during last night, but the weather was fine to-day, with a cold breeze and threatening clouds. There was a good attendance at Flemington…

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Theft at the African Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 4

Gold bars valued at £1000 were stolen from the South African Exhibition in London yesterday…

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Colonial Exhibition. Very Poor Australian Representation. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 2

Lord Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colonies, opened the Colonial Exhibition at Liverpool yesterday. New Zealand is well represented, but the only…

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Baptist Fair and Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 2

The promenade concert in aid of the funds of the Railway Town Baptist Church was continued yesterday afternoon and evening in the Burke Ward…

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Theft at the African Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 4

Gold bars valued at £'1600 were stolen from the South African Exhibition in London yesterday…

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South Australian Exhibition. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1907 · page 2

The portion of the promises occupied by the Commercial Agent in London (Major Norton) will shortly be fitted up as a permanent exhibition…

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Anglo-french Exhibition. Westralian Representation. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1907 · page 4

The State Cabinet has decided to fall in with the suggestion of the Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Carruterhs) for the representation of all the…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 2

The shapely figure of Miss Ruby Boobier, clad in a becoming bathing garment of black, spangled with silver scales, was certainly a most attractive…

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Sporting. the Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 2

The swimming carnival was continued at the Municipal Batts last night. There was a fair attendance, and the various events were watched with…

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Sporting. the Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 2

The municipal swimming carnival was concluded last night, when a more interesting programme was presented, but no improvement was noticeable in…

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A Sydney Exhibition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 4

A representative meeting was held in the Town Hall last night to consider a proposal to hold an International Exhibition in Sydney. The Lord Mayor…

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The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 4

Miss Ruby Boobior, the Victorian lady swimmer, who has been appearing before the Broken Hill public nightly this week, gave a final exhibition of…

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