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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

273 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 14

The Silver City Show. the Entries a Record

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held at the Exchange Hotel last night. The president (Mr. A. Malthouse) presided over a full…

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The Adelaide Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 3

Most of the Broken Hill visitors to the Spring show in Adelaide are back again, and all speak in the highest terms of the success of, the function…

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Fair Comment. Not So Black As We Are Painted

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 September 1909 · page 4

The sensational public utterances, letters, and contributed articles to the press, which have been the natural sequel to Sir John Madden's recent…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

It seems that there is only one thing that can prevent to-morrow's Silver City Show being a record demonstration in its own particular line, and that…

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Show Day. Holiday Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

To-morrow being show day has been gazetted a public holiday in the Broken Hill district, and arrangements in connection with the various public…

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Anglo-japanese Exhibition. to Be Held in London. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

It is reported Sydncy that an Anglo-Japanese exhibition is to be held at Shepherd's Bush (London) from May to October next year. Thc main…

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Salvation Army Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1909 · page 4

The annual fair, under the: auspices of the Salvation Army; South Broken Hill, was opened under very favorable circumstances last night by Mr. J…

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Fair Comment. Training Our Boys

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1909 · page 4

In order to create an Australian army of sufficient strength to protect the country, and to command the respect of the outside world, it is…

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Salvation Army Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 3

The annual fair of the Salvation Army, South Broken Hill, continues to be well patronised. Last night [?]ness was very brisk at the various…

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All Seasons' Fair. in Aid of the Mica-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 1

The Mica-street Methodist Church opened an "All Seasons' Fair" at the Burke Ward Hall at 4.30 this afternoon, in aid of the reduction of the…

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An Unfortunate Accident. Jockey Thrown at the Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 2

It was unfortunate that in the last event of the day at the show yesterday—the Novelty Race—a rather serious accident occurred. The…

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Adelaide Royal Show. the Year's Credit Balance. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 1

The credit balance of the Royal Agricultural Society after its recent show, was £1141 as against £995 last September…

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The All Seasons' Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 3

The All Seasons' Fair continues to draw large attendances at the Burke Ward Institute. Last night a naildriving competition for ladies was won…

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Silver City Show. the Fat Bullocks. Result of the Guessing Competition

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 3

The result of the guessing competition as to the respective weights of the two fat bullocks placed in the Silver City Show for that purpose by…

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The All Season's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 5

The All Seasons' Fair, at the Burke Ward Hall," continues to be a great attraction for Railway Townites. Last night a hat-trimming competition for…

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Snapshots at the Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 5

THE 10st. HUNTERS' COMPETITION. The winner, Fairfield, taking his fence in a workmanlike manner, Mr. J. M'Donald in the saddle. BEST PONY HIGH JUMPER…

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A Show Sensation

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 4

A sensational incident occurred at the Gosford show on Friday. Leonard Bailey, of Singleton, was exercising a horse, which beeame frightened and…

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Silver City Show. Committee Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held at the Exchange Hotel last night. Mr. A. Malthouse was in the chair, and there was a good…

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Sunflower Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 8

The unfavorable weather did not prevent a satisfactory attendance at the opening of the Sunflower Fair in the Blende-street Methodist Church…

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Fair Comment. the Troubles of Tasmania

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 4

Poor little Tasmania is in trouble. Its Government wasn't able to make ends meet last year—the financial years of the States end on June 30—and this…

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