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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

317 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 16

Fancy Pigeon Club. the First Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 2

The recently formed Broken Hill Fancy Pigeon Club held its first show on Wednesday. The following are results of the…

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Sporting. Jubilee Football Carnival. Tasmania v. Queensland. the Latter Hopelessly Beaten. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 2

In the match Tasmania v. Queensland played yesterday in connection with the jubilee icotball carnival the result was:—Tasmania, 22 goals 22…

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The Jubilee of Football. the Victorian Carnival. Opened by the Governor. New Zealand Beats New South Avales. Renfrey Injures His Knee. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 4

The carnival that is to be held in celebration of the jubilee of football in Victoria was opened to-day by the State Governor, Sir Gibson-Carmichael,…

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The Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 5

There was another huge gathering at the Skating Rink last night, and the first big fancy dress skating carnival to bo held in Broken Hill passed…

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Advertises a State. Australia's Place in the Great Exhibition. (By Percy Hunter. Director Intelligence Department of New South Wales)

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 6

"How do you advertise a States?'"I was asked. The question was apropos of the fact that0 I had barried in London as a representative…

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Eancy Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 5

A fancy fair was held by the members and friends of the Star of Peace Lodge, No. 932, in the Protestant Hall, on Wednesday evening, in aid of a…

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Fair Comment. Taxicabs

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 4

Australia, is promised tuxicubs in the near future; and then probably the city man won't have quite as many arguments as he does nowadays with…

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Woman's World. Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 6

The grand s[?]ting car[?] held in the Skating Raink on Thursday evening was a huge success. The management are to be complimented on the…

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Jubilee Football Carnival. Victoria, v. New Zealand. New Zealanders Outclassed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 5

There was a fair attendance at the match between Victoria and New Zealand yesterday. The New Zealanders were outclassed, having only an…

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Our New Serial. Judith of the Red Hand. Chapter Vii.—the Woe of Fair Judith

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

"My dear Blackwood, how glad I am to meet you so opportunely. And now, I suppose, you will allow me to congratulate you on your luck or good…

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Jubilee Football Carnival. To-morrow's Matches and Teams. New South Wales v.TASMANIA. West Australia v.SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 8

The following are the respective teams playing to-morrow in the matches New South Wales v. Tasmania and West Australia v.South Australia;—…

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Poster Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 2

A poster and fancy skating carnival has been arranged by Mr. Bert Sayers to take place on the Skating Rink on September 10. An attructive…

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The Brewers' Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 2

The Browers' Exhibition, opening on October 17, offers diplomas for six classes of wine and one of brandy. The exhibition is open to products…

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Jubilee Football Carnival. Tasmania v. New South Wales. Tasmania Wins by 27 POINTS. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 4

Although the weather was showery, there was a fine attendance at the Jubilee Carnival match between New South Wales and Tasmania to-day…

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All Nations Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

An All Nations Fair was opened in the Salvation Army Citadel in Wolfram-street last night, under conditions promising a successful issue. Around…

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Jubilee Football Carnival. New Zealand v. Queensland. Win for the Former Team. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

In connection with the Jubilee Football Carnival the match New Zealand v. Queensland was played yesterday, with the following result:—New…

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Chapter Xi.—fair Widow and Handsome Widower

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

"My dear Blackwood[?] The is indeed a pleasure. I was more than half afraid you would not be able to come; and I take it as a great compliment to…

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Jubilee Football Carnival New South Wales v. West Australia. West Australia Victorious. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 4

At the Jubilee Football Carnival yesterday Now South Wales played West Australia Now South Wales showed considerable improvement upon their…

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Agricultural Show Entries. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 4

The entries for the Agricultural Show, which is to be held next month, are, in the aggregate, largely in excess of those of last your…

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Football Jubilee Football Carnival. Victoria v. South Australia. Tasmania v. New Zealand. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 3

Although the weather was snowery attractive football was played at yesterday's matches in connection with the carnival. The competing, teams…

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