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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

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Skating Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 September 1910 · page 3

The experience of Mr. Sayers at the (Skating Rink this season should induce him to seriously consider the wisdom of offering his services as a…

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Amusements. Fancy Dress Seating. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 September 1910 · page 5

The Broken Hill skating season was brought to a conclusion last night with a final fancy, poster, and evening dress carnival. It was a perfect evening for…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 September 1910 · page 1

At the meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society, to-day, it was reported that the recent show was a splendid success, except as regards unfavorable…

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St. Mary's Cathedral. Fair Opened by State Governor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 September 1910 · page 2

St. Mary's Cathedral fair waa opened yesterday by the State Governor, Lord Chelmsford. It is hoped to raise £100,000 by this…

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An International Show. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 September 1910 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has agreed to meet the Victorian Agricultural Society in conference on the question of holding…

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Fair Comment. the Unhappy Poor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 October 1910 · page 4

Although rather late in the day, it appears that those in high places have at last awakened to the fact that Australia is not such a Paradise for the…

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The Spring Racing Carnival. A.J.C. Spring Meeting. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 October 1910 · page 2

In the final gallops, Maltine ran a mile easily in 1.50. She never looked better. Golden Slipper and Electric Wire only worked easily. Master…

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Dog and Poultry Show. a Successful Exhibition. Spoilt by Adverse Weather

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 October 1910 · page 1

The Broken Hill Dog and Poultry Society was unfotunate enough to strike one of the Barrier's worst days for its first annual show on Saturday…

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Fair Comment. Unlucky

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 October 1910 · page 4

There are some people who regard Friday as of all days the most unlucky. Sailors, who are a superstitious folk, sometimes object to sail on…

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Fair Comment. Music

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 October 1910 · page 4

"Music is one of the pleasures of life," said Herr Carl Sauer, when he was giving some very salutary advice to musical aspirants in the A.N.A…

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Railway Town Catholic Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 October 1910 · page 1

A meeting of the Railway Town Catholic Fair Committee was held on Sunday. Mr. T. Hynes presided. Reports were received from Mrs. Sly as…

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Panic at a Picture Show. Caused by Film Igniting. Several People Injured. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 October 1910 · page 4

A picture show being given on Saturday night at the Central Mission Hall, Balmain, came to an abrupt ond about 9 o'clock. A spark from the…

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Blende-street Methodist Fair. Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1910 · page 6

The Girls' Guild in connection with the Blenderstreet Methodist Church, promoted a fair in order to braise an, amount of £25 to reduce the trustee's…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. the Caulfield Cup. Popular Fancies. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1910 · page 8

As a result of yesterday's racing nt Caulfield, the popular fancies at Sydney in connection with the Caulfield Cup underwent a marked change…

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Fair Comment. Brave Mr. Wade

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 October 1910 · page 2

We have been accustomed to hear of "Good Mr. Wade" by reason of the local option legislation which be has introduced into this State during his…

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Victorian Racing. Carnival. the Caulfield Cup. Popular Fancies. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 October 1910 · page 4

As a result of yesterday's racing at Caulfield, the popular fancies at Sydney in connection with the Caulfield Cup underwent a marked change…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 October 1910 · page 5

The Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society's Spring Show will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday next, afternoon and…

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The Brewers' Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 October 1910 · page 5

New South Wales and Sonth Australia have excellent displays of wine produce at the Brewers' Exhibition…

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Railway Town Catholic Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 3

A general meating of the committee of the Railway Town Catholic Fair was held on Sunday. Mr. T. Hynes presided. Reports were received from Mr…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 2

For many years past Broken Hill gardens have contributed their beautiful floral offerings to the successive flower shows promoted by the Barrier Ranges…

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