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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Baptist Fair. Opened at He[?]arty's Hall

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 3

A fan fair was opened at Hegarty's Hall. South Broken Hill yesterday afternoon, with the object of raising funds to renovate and improve the…

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More Picture Show Heroes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 4

Two young men, aged 21 and 19 respectively, were playing at "Red indians" on the Erskinville-road last night, when one produced a revolver…

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The Labor Schism. Mr. Holman Sarcastic. "The Really Able Minds of the Movement." and the Incompetent Amateurs. the Abused Ministry Show a Humble and Contrite Spirit. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 4

Mr. Holman, referring yesterday to the reported Labor split, said the news did not create in him any feelings of perturbation…

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The Goldfields Racing Carnival Kalgoorlie, Boulder, and Coolgardie Cup Meetings. Boulder

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 August 1912 · page 3

The Kalgoorlie, Boulder, and Coolgardie Racing Clubs Cup meetings open on Saturday next. There are 190 horses on the fields to fulfil…

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Interstate Lacrosse Carnival. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 1

The interstate lacrosse carnival was continued in Melbourne yesterday. Victoria beat New South Wales by 20 goals to 3…

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Industrial Exhibition. by Alma School Children

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 4

On September 13 and 14 an industrial exhibition will be made in Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, by the children engaged in manual training at the…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 5

A grand fancy dress carnival will be held next Wednesday evening at the Skating Rink. A series of competitions have been arranged (for which…

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Menindle P. and A. Society. Dates for Show Fixed for October 30 and 31

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 4

The Menindie Pastoral and Agricultural Society has decided to hold its annual show on October 30 and 31. and the hon secretary, Mr. R. L. Fisher,…

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General Cables. [Reuter's Message.] San Francisco Exhibition. San Francisco

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 2

The Associated Chambers of Commerce on the Pacific Coast are arran[?] ing for a 20,000 mile voyage for steamer which is to tour Australia,…

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Butterfly Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 5

The ladies' guild connected with the Blende street Methodist Church, is organising a butterfly fair, which will be held in September. In order to swell…

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The Spring Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 7

At the Spring Fair which is to be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday and Saturday of next week, in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Presbyterian…

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Rink Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 5

The last fancy dress carnival of the season will take place. On Wednesday evening in the Skating Rink. The floor manager, Mr.. R. Higgs, has…

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Cheat Naval Display. Up-to-date British Fleet. Exhibition of Air Scouting on Hydroplanes

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 3

About 500 members of both Houses of Parliament witnessed last month off Spithead a review of the greatest Armada that has ever been concentrated…

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Kalgoorlie Racing Carnival. Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 4

The profit, on the Kalgoorlie spring racing carnival was £3500…

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Rink Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 5

To-night the final, skating carnival of the season will take place at the bleating Rink. The programme, arranged by the manager, Mr. Higgs, is…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 5

At the Masonic Hall on Friday and Saturday next, the St. Andrew's Spring Fair will be held in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church. The hull…

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Amusements. Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 3

The final skating carnival of the teason was held, at the Skating Rink last night in the presence of a large number of spectators. The rinking…

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Toronto Exhibition. Toronto

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 4

The Duke of Connaught to-day held a great review of Imperial cadets in connection with the Toronto exhibition. New Zealaud and Australia are…

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St. Andrews Spring Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 3

This afternoon, at 8 o'clock, at the New Masonic Hall, the St. Andrew's Spring Fair will be opened by Mrs. Nairn, senr. The fair, which will be…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 5

The Spring Fair, promoted by the members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Guild, in aid of the new manso funds was continued in the new…

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