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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Exhibition of Drawings. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 4

Messrs. Giles, Mynes, and Martin, of Adelaide, have received awards at the Royal Drawing Society's exhibition…

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Silver City Show. Record Entries Received. Successful Show Anticipated

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 4

The Silver City Show, to be hold on May 8, promises to be one of the most successful in the history of the society. Excellent work has been done…

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Silver City Show. Final Meeting of the Committee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held at the Pallice Hotel last night, when the finishing touches wore put to the arrangements…

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Silver City Show. Next Wednesday's Exhibition. a Good Display Promised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

For several years now, the Silver City Show has been looked upon as one of the leading mutual events that occur in broken Hall. Next Wednesday's…

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Silver City Show. Whole Holiday Proclaimed

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 5

A wholo holiday has been proclaimed in Broken Hill for Wednesday next, on the occasion of the annual Silver City Show. The secretary. Mr. W. Hogg,…

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Silver City Show. Arrival of Judges and Exhibitors

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 2

Fine weather seems to be the only element necessary to ensure the success of to-morrow's Silver City Show. All arrangements have been finalised…

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Broken Hill Racing Carnival. B.h.j.c. Programme Arranged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 4

The Broken Hill racing carnival is approaching, and shortly the Silver City will once again be the centre of attraction in the racing world. The…

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Silver City Show. at the Western Oval To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 4

The annual Silver City Show, under the auspices of the Show Committee, is being held at the Western Oval to-day. There are record entries in almost every…

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Silver City Show. Favored by Brilliant Weather. a Record Attendance and an Excellent Display of Exhibits

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 8

Delightful weather conditions prevailed to-day for the Silver City Show, which was held uuder most favorarble auspices. There has been a quiet…

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Silver City Show. the Gate Receipts. a Record Established

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 2

The gate receipts in connection with yesterday's Silver City Show totalled £186 19/6. This according to the secretary. Mr. W. Hogg, has established…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, May 9, 1912. the Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 2

THE SILVER CITY SHOW yesterday Was an interesting event. It was a success in every way, and this will encomage the Society to aim even higher. The…

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Silver City Show. Favored by Brilliant Weather. a Record Attendance. and an Excellent Display of Exhibits

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 4

The Silver City Show was continued yesterday afternoon, the weather continuing bright and calm throughout the day. The chief attractions alter lunch…

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Cake and Aprom Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 7

Miss Gilling and the children under her charge in the infants' department of the Central School are busily preparing for a cake and apron fair, which…

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Fancy Dress Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 3

A fancy dress skating carnival has been billed for to-morrow night week at the Rink. Prizes (now on view at the London Stores) will be awarded for…

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The Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 5

THE COMMITTEE. Standing.—Messrs. H. G. Brig[?], H. Weaver, J. Rayner, R. Allison, A. F. P[?], F. W. Reid, H. Player, G. B. Johnson, O. Von Rieben. Sitting.—Messrs. W. Hughes, W. J. Edwards, J. Andrews, J. P. Meg[?] A. Malthouse (president), W. Hogg…

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Wilcannia Show. Broken Hill Visitors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 5

Wilcannia will hold its show and race meeting next week. The show will be held on Tuesday next, and will be followed by the Wilcannia Races…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 5

The Town Hall will again be occupied on Monday evening next by Mr. W. H. Bruce, who will, on that date, commence a short return season with his…

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Fancy Dress Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 May 1912 · page 3

The fancy dress' skating carnival which takes' place to-morrow evening at the Rink promises to be a scene of splendor, for much interest is being…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 May 1912 · page 5

All it is said, promises well for the fancy dress carnival which takes place this evening. The Rink is to be brilliantly illuminated and decorated,…

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Amusements. Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 May 1912 · page 3

The Skating Rink presented quite a holiday appearance last night, being bedecked with flags, and otherwise decorated to be in keeping with a time…

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