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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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A Jumble Fair. at Hebbard-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 1

A jumble fair in aid of the circu[?] funds of the Hebhard-street Methodist Church was opened this afternoon under the auspices of the Junior Endeavor…

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At a Picture Show. the Lady Op the Jewels, a Thief Secures £6260. [Reuters Message.] Berlin, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

A German swindler induced a Russian lady to entrust him with her handbag containing jewels worth £3250 sterling. whilst she and he visited a…

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New South Wales. Royal Agricultural Show. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 8

The Royal Agricultural Show was officially opened by the State Governor yesterday. During the past seven years the society's attendance, said his…

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The Sydney Show. Radium Wins the High Jump. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

A feature of the Show yesterday afternoon was the defeat of the old favorite Desmond, in the Denman high jump. His conqueror was C. Jarvis's…

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Good Friday in Sydney. Church and Show Attendances. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

Good Friday was celebrated yesterday in the city in very warm weather. Large crowds were out, and the train and tram traffic was heavily taxed,…

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"Heralds of the King" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 3

The evening session of the "Heralds of the King" fair, at St. Peter's Church Hall, was largely attended last night, and stall-holders and side-show…

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Silver City Show. Completing Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

An important meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held last night at Player's Palace Hotel. A quantity of correspondence was…

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"Heralds of the King" Fair. at St. Peter's Parish Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 1

The St. Peter's Parish Hall. Lanestreet, was this afternoon the scene of breezy activity, the occasion being the opening of a fair promoted to aid the…

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Adelaide Show. March Fixture Means a Loss. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

At a meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society yesterday morning, the chairman stated that although the attendance at the March show was well…

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New Sports Club Formed. Carnival to Be Held in April

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a sports, club was held on Wednesday evening. It was decided to form a club, to be known as the…

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Sydney Show. Affected by Ferry Strike. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Show concluded yesterday. The gate money was £900 less than last year, the total receipts being £12,700. The secretary…

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Postal Officials Terrorised. Unions Determined to See Fair Play

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 4

The various postal unions, not only in the State but throughout the Commonwealth (says the "Sun") are much interested [?] the case of Mr. J. G…

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Rifle Shooting. Barrier District Association Carnival. Fifth Annual Easter Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 6

The Barrier District Rifle Association has just concluded the most successful prize meeting yet held on the Barrier…

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Bruce's Big Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 5

For the third night of its season at the Broken Hill Town Hall Bruce's Big Boom had a large audience on Tuesday night. A good programme of picture…

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Easter Monday at the Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 7

The Sydney Agricultural Show has now developed into a splendid carnival of pleasure. This year was opened, for' the first time, the new Agricultural Hall,…

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The Racing Carnival. Broken Hill Jockey Club's Programme. £1420 in Prizemoney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 1

Preparations are being made by the racing clubs of Broken Hill for the holding of the annual racing carnival in july next. The Broken Hill Jockey…

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Shamrock Sports Carnival. the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 1

Mr. E. A. May. secretary of the newly-formed Shamrock Sports Club, received the following nominations on Saturday night for events to be…

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The Most Patient People. Must Show Annoyance at Times

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 3

Everybody has their hour of trouble. But people having any irritation of the skin. Have many hours of trouble…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 2

The committee of the Silver City Show met again last night, Mr. A. Crossing being in the chair. Members considered the postponement of the date…

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A Big Vaudeville Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 3

Sayers and Lennon, Ltd., despite the outlook, have apparently lost no faith in the buoyancy of the Barrier, for they have arranged with Brennan's Ld., for…

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