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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

398 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 20

Bruce's Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

A deal of interest is being manifested in the forthcoming return season of Bruce's big show. On the opening night a new series of…

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The Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 4

The first day of the show (Wednesday) attracted a large gathering. The Weather was perfect—bracing, but sunny, and everybody looked happy and…

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Carnival Week in Wilcannia. a Round of Festivities

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 4

On Monday morning eight motor cars, all fully laden with pleasure-seekers, left Broken Hill for Wilcannia, where the animal carnival began on Tuesday…

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International Flower Show. " World's, Greatest Display." Australian Exhibits Praised. [Reuter's Message.] Loudon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 8

The newspapers unanimously describe the International Flower Show as the world's greatest flower show. The orchid exhibits are valued at £1,000,000…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1912 · page 5

Bruce's big show will commence a season of six night's at the Town Hall to-night. Mr. Bruce's Amusement enterprises are always well received at…

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Samples From the Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1912 · page 5

A sample of the produce of the garden of Sun Fong Kee, who carried off a dozen first prizes at the show, has reached "The Miner" office. The…

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The Wilcannia Show. List of Awards

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1912 · page 5

The following list of awards on the first day of the Wilcannia Show has been supplied by the secretary:— CATTLE…

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The Flower and Fruit Show. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1912 · page 8

Australia has been awarded a large gold medal for the best collection of fruit at the International Flower and Fruit Show…

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Cup Carnival Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 3

The three racing clubs of Broken Hill have appointed Mr. S. Griffiths as stipendiary steward in connection with the forthcoming Cup carnival. The…

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Bruce's Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Bruce has on numerous occasions visited Broken Hill, and has never failed to draw crowded audiences. He opened a short season at the Town…

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The Flower and Fruit Show. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 4

Australia has been awarded a large gold medal for the best collection of fruit at the International Flower and Fruit Show…

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Severe Motor-car Test. at Wilcannia Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 2

In connection with the Wilcannia Show a competition was held for a prize carrying with it the title of "Most Suitable Motor-car for the District."…

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Wilcannia Carnival Week. the After-show Festivhtes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 5

Thursday, the second day of the show, was beautifully sunny, and the motors were kept busy all day. Mr. Newland, whose name was inadvertently omitted…

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Bruce's Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 5

Brace's show was for a second time witnessed by a large audience at the Town Hall lost night. The picture programme of the previous evening was…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 3

The Town Hall was largely attended yesterday from 2 o'clock in the afternoon, until ll o'clock at night, when Bruce's Big Show was run continuously…

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International Flower Show. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 4

Mr. Boscawen, a Cornish exhibitor at the International Flower. Show, won the Cup for the best novelty flower show collection with Now Zealand shrubs…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 3

Bruce's big shown at the Town Hall attracted a large crowd last night. A first-class vaudeville and picture programme was presented and patrons…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 3

The advent of Bruce's big show at See Park last night was marked by a record attendance. Each of those present was presented with a gift, and…

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Bruce's Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1912 · page 5

Bruce's show again attracted a large audience at See Park last evening. The pictures were liberally applauded. The competitions provided much fun for…

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Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne. Nominations Closed To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1912 · page 8

The first Tuesday (to-day) in June is always a red-letter day in racing circles by reason of the fact that nominations close for the principal events of…

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