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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

345 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 18

Bruce's Novelty Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1911 · page 5

The public attended Mr. W. H. Bruce's show at the Town Hall yesterday in great numbers, and participated in the free gifts on presenting…

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Bruce's Novelty; Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 August 1911 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Bruce owing to the weather, was.compelled to abandon his See Park, show last night, but con-, tinued his enterprise in tho Town Hall,…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 5

The annual Fair in aid of the Cathedral, will be opened at the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon. A special at traction will be the nightly concerts,…

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Bruce's Novelty Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Bruce's season at the Town Hall was brought to a successful conclusion last night, iwhen admittance to the hall was only obtained with…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1911 · page 5

The promoters of the Cathedral Fair hope to realise their ambitions this year by securing a sum sufficient to wipe off the entire remaining debt on the…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 3

The fair in aid of the Cathedral building fund, opened by the Mayor (Alderman T. G. Marks) at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, was…

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Cathedral Fair. at the Town Hall. Opened by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 4

The long-looked for fair in aid of the Cathdral building fund was opened in the Town Hall this afternoon by the Mayor (Alderman T. G. Marks),…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 August 1911 · page 3

There was a very large crowd at the Cathedral Fair, which was continued at the Town Hall. last night, The stalls were all freshly stocked, and…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 5

There was another large attendance at the Cathedral Fair last night, and as on the previous nights, excellent business was done. During the evening…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 August 1911 · page 3

The Cathedral Fair was continued at the Town Hall last night, when there was again a very large attendance of the public, and excellent business was…

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"Snow" Fair. a Salvation Army Effort

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 August 1911 · page 4

What was designated a "Snow" Fair in aid of the self-denial fund of tho Salvation Army, was opened at the Army Citadel this afternoon in…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 5

The Cathedral Fair entered on its fifth session last night, when the Town Hall was well filled, and stallholders experienced a profitable time. At the…

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Salvation Army Snow Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the Salvation Anny Citadel last night in connection with the holding of the "snow fair,'' and good husmeas was…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 5

Owing to the unpropitious weather, the Cathedral Fair at the Town Hall was not opened last night. Admission tickets procured for last night will…

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Poster Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 5

A poster carnival will be held at the Skating Rink on Wednesday. In another column particulars of the prizes will be found…

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Amusements. Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 September 1911 · page 5

The Cathedral Fair at the Town Hall was well patronised on Saturday at each of the two sessions. During the afternoon, the management of Sayers'…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 3

The Cathedral Fair was continued at the Town Hall last night, and the floor space was taxed to its utmost capacity by patrons of the various stalls, the…

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Floral Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 3

A floral fair in aid of the Lane-street Methodist Church will be opened in the church to-morrow afternoon by Mr. W. R. Nairn, and will be continued on…

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Poster Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 3

A poster skating carnival will be held at the Skating Rink to-morrow night…

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Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 September 1911 · page 5

The Cathedral Fair was a popular resort last night for, tho youth and adult population of Broken Hill, and the fair-also dark—maidens, who…

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