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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 13 of 14

Fair Comment. Second Thoughts

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 November 1909 · page 4

It is generally admitted that second thoughts are the best, and everyone will applaud the good sense of the A.M.A. when dealing with the late…

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Silver City Show Committee. Presentation to Mr S. Renton and Alderman Wilson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 November 1909 · page 3

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

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Fair Comment. Saturday Half-holiday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 November 1909 · page 4

The report of the Royal Commissioner, Mr. Justice Street, as to the desirability of amending the law so as to provide that Saturday shall be the…

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The Hebbard-street Methodist Church. "Washington Fair."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1909 · page 4

The South Mechanics Institute was Transformed into a picturesque scene, when a summer fair in aid of the building debt fund of the…

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Summer Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 3

The summer fair held at the Alma Mechanics' Institute in aid of the building debt fund of the Hebbard-st. Methodist Church was brought to a…

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The Hobart Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 November 1909 · page 5

On February 19, 1910, the Hobart peoplo are opening a carnival, which promises to attract visitors from all parts of the Commonwealth. The…

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Fair Comment. the Western Land Board

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 November 1909 · page 4

Those who, by reason of continued industrial unrest, have found their employment in mines and manufactories unsatisfactory, and, who look forward…

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The "Medley" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1909 · page 3

The "medley" fair, in aid of the Nicholls-street Methodist Church, which was opened yesterday, afternoon in the Burke Ward Hall, was largely…

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A "Medley Fair." in Aid of Nicholls-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1909 · page 4

Undoubtedly the prettiest arranged and decorated fair, described as a "medley" by the promoters, held in Broken Hill for some time, was opened…

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Fair Comment. the Death of a Dollar King

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 November 1909 · page 4

Edward H. Harriman, the world's greatest railroad magnate, who died in his palatial home at Tower Hill, New York, wore no temporal crown,…

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Fair Comment. Political Power

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 November 1909 · page 4

The coal strike at Newcastle, with its far-reaching consequences, which are already beginning to be felt throughout the Commonwealth, has…

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Possible Effect on Manufacturers' Exhibition. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 November 1909 · page 5

The Council of the Chamber of Manufacturers is beginning to be a little apprehensive regarding the effect which the strike, if continued for any…

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Fair Comment. Cool Houses

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 November 1909 · page 2

To keep a house cool in hot wenther, we must either keep out the heat, or cool the rooms artificially by the introduction of cold air. The latter…

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Fair Comment. the Small Debts Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 4

Has the Small Debts Court summary jurisdiction? This is the question that has been agitating the legal mind at our local court during the past week…

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Church of England and Methodist Fancy Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 3

The opening took place on Wednesday afternoon, at which there was a large and representative gathering. The Rev. L. L. [?] said that owing…

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Patriotic Industrial Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1909 · page 6

In opening the Patriotic Industrial Exhibition to-day. Mr. Kirkpatrick (South Australian Agent-General) declared that the people of Australasia…

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Warships and the Perth Carnival. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1909 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Moore) has received a communication from the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) stating that he had invited the Govornor-General to…

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King's Success at Cattle Show. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1909 · page 6

King Edward was awarded five first prizes at the Birmingham cattle show for a remarkable display of Deven cattle…

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"Butterfly" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 December 1909 · page 4

A "butterfly" fair was held at the Central-street Methodist Church this afternoon. There was a good attendance. The Rev. A. W. Wellington…

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White Carland Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 December 1909 · page 4

The Protestant Hall presented a gay appearance this afternoon, when what was termed a "White Garland Fair" was opened. The function, which was…

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