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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Urgent Telegrams. Are They Fair to the Public

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 4

A letter, which is of general interest was published in the London "Times" last month by Sir J. C. Lamb, on the subject of urgent telegrams. The…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair. Opened in the New Masonic Hall This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 8

There was a very good, attendance, notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather, at the opening [?] St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Spring…

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Kid M'coy v. Paul Til. a Splendid Exhibition. M'coy Wins in the Ninth Round. Frenchman Injures Right Foot. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1912 · page 5

The fight between Paul Til, the French boxer, and Kid M'Coy (Vic.) took placent the Stadium on Saturday night, in the presence of about 10,000…

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What Is Fair Comment and What Correct Reporting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1912 · page 4

The "Sun" of Monday, after printing the "Telegraph" account that Mr; Willis objected to in parallel columns with tho "Hansard" report, has the…

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Sir George Reid. at Toronto Exhibition. Enthuslastically Welcomed by Canadians. [Reuter's Message.] Toronto

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1912 · page 4

Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, speaking at a luncheon at the Toronto exhibition yesterday, conveyed a message of good will to…

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Rose and Peach Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 5

The North Broken Hill Salvation Army will launch its annual appeal in aid of the self-denial and rescue work on Monday afternoon, when a Rose and…

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Butterfly Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 3

A butterfly fair will be opened at the Blende-street Methodist church tomorrow afternoon. The committees responsible for the various stalls have…

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North Salvation Army Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 3

A sale of work, promoted by the North Broken Hill Salvation Army Crops, was opened at the headquaters of that division yesterday afternoon…

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Horticultural Society. Arranging for the Annual Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held at Carrington Chambers last night, Mr. C. D. Mills…

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The Duke and the Indians. a Wild West Show for Connaught. Calgary (Alberta)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 4

The Duke of Connaught was received by the headmen of six Indian tribes. The chief, Yellow Horse, presented the duke with a photograph, showing him…

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A Profitable Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 8

Approximately £70 was realised from the Butterfly Fair held in aid of the funds of the Lane-st. Methodist Church. The essay competitions for children…

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Rose and Peach Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 5

The rose and peach fair in connection with the North Broken Hill Salvation 'Army's annual effort for the self denial' fund, was continued last night…

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Butterfly Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 3

The "Butterfly Fair," oponed in the Blende-street Methodist Church yesterday afternoon, was continued last evening, when there was again an…

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Salvation Army, Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 3

The Rose and Peach Fair promoted by members of the North Broken Hill Army Corps was continued last night. There was a very large attendance, and…

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Butterfly Fair. Blende-street Methodist Church Effort

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 4

What was termed a "butterfly fair" was opened in the Blende-street Methodist. Church this afternoon, "The fair was promoted by the members of the…

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The Adelaide Show. Successful Broken Hill Exhibitor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 2

Mr. F. E. Bromley, of Brokon Hill, won the first prize for the best trades turnout at the Adelaide Show yesterday against allcomers. The same exhibit…

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South Australia. the Show Opened. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 1

The show was opened to-day in glorious weather. There was a big attendance. Speeches were made by the Governor and others at the lunchcon…

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Record Attendance at the Show. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 3

The second day of the Show was a huge success, and there was a record attendance…

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Alma Public School. Industrial Exhibition and Bazaar. Excellent Display of Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 8

An industrial exhibition and bazaar was opened in Hegarty's Hall, South Broken Hill, this afternoon. The exhibition was promoted by the headmaster…

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Poster Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 5

The Skating Rink will conclude its long and succesful winter season next Wednesday evening in an attractive manner by giving a grand poster…

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