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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

383 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 20

Skating Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1910 · page 1

The skating carnival promoted by Mr. Bert Sayers, and which was to have been held on his rink last night, was postponed until next Wednesday…

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Japanese Jiu-jitsu. To-night's Exhibition by Shima

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1910 · page 1

An excellent opportunity of witnessing on exhibition of Japanese jiu-jitsu will be afforded the public to-night, when the Japanese champion wrestler,…

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The Racing Carnival B.h.j.c., Steeplechase Day

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1910 · page 4

The B.H.J.C. will open its winter meeting on Saturday (Steeplechase Day). Very fair acceptances have been received, but these are scarcely,…

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S.A. ACRICULTURAl Show. the Committee's Preparations. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1910 · page 4

The executive committee of the Royal Agricultural Society has made a good start with the work of preparing the old Exhibition grounds for use…

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The Racing Carnival L.v.r.c. Settling, an Enjoyable Gathering

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 5

One of the most enjoyable social gatherings yet hold in connection with the Licensed Victuallers' Racing Club took place at the Centennial Hotel last…

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The Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 July 1910 · page 6

FINISH FOR THE SILVER CITY CUP. The above picture was taken just as Lady Dudley, the winner, was passing the winning post. On the outside of the second bunch is Kooringa forging past Tostig's Pledge and Lord Koran, while Silver Morn is seen coming up fact on the outside of the third division, just ahead of Fastness and Alarm…

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Fair Comment. the Comet Picture

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 July 1910 · page 4

The Comet Picture that the ex-Mayor of Bowden had been so pleased with, is, as a realistic creation, very fine, although, not being all…

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The Racing Carnival. B.h.j.c. Cup Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1910 · page 2

The Broken Hill Jockey Club will hold its Cup meeting to-morrow, and with it will bring its two-days' racing to a close. In the matter of…

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Fair Comment. the Worker

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 4

We are all of us workers for that matter, although we work in different ways, but it seems to have been agreed by mutual consent, that the real…

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Skate Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 4

A skate racing carnival will be held on the Rink to-night, and a tip-top programme of events has been set down for discussion. The big event will be…

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The Racing Carnival. South Broken Hill Cup

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 8

For the first time in its career the South Broken Hill Jockey Club has added a cup race to its annual winter programme, and a handsome trophy…

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The Racing Carnival. B. H. J. C. Steeplechase Day. the Steeplechase Accident

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 5

This rather remarkable picture was taken at the moment Inkey and Beggarman cleared' the stone wall in the Mount Gipps Steeple at Saturday's B. H. J. C. meeting. Beggarman is shown just after he had struck the coping of the wall, and was falling, while the rider, M'Mahon, has been thrown clean out of the saddle, and is taking a dive over the horse's head. The picture looks like the photo, of a circus act, with…

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Amusements. Skate [?]Acing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1910 · page 3

The Skate Racing Carnival held at the Rink last night attracted a fairly good attendance, but on the whole was not attended with that degree of…

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Barrier Racing Carnival B.h.j.c. Cup Meeting. Second Day. Cup Won by Carlton

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1910 · page 4

OFFICIALS; Patron, Mr. George Miller; president, Dr. J. F. Bartley; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. Boan and D. D. Murray; committee. Messrs. W…

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W.P.A. and H Society

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 2

The annual general meeting of subscribers of the above Society was held at Flannery's hotel on 21st inst. There was a good attendance of members…

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The Racing Carnival. B. H. J. C. Meeting. Saturday's Hurdle Race

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 6

This picture shows the field in the Hurdle Race on Steoplechase Day taking the obstacle that proved disastrous to Blondin in front of the stand. Daroo is seen rising to the jump on the inside, while Rhino is just clearing the hurdle. Blondin is coming up behind the pair, with True Briton in the rear…

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The Racing Carnival. B. H. J. C. Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1910 · page 6

THE MEMBERS' STAND[?] TAKEN ON BROKEN HILL CUP DAY. THE JOCKEYS WHO RODE DURING [?]U P DAY…

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The Racing Carnival. South Broken Hill Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 3

The S.B.H.J.C. is experiencing an anxious time in regard to the weather, which has not been too favorable for the past couple of days, but for that…

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South Australia. an Agricultural Society's Request. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 8

A deputation, representing the Royal Agricultural Society, waited on the Minister of Lands to-day, and urged the Government not to comply with the…

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Poster Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 5

On Monday evening, August 15, at the Skating Rink, an opportunity will be afforded skaters of an inventive or fanciful turn of mind to display their…

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