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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

312 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 16

The Racing Carnival. Racehorses Arrive

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 6

The following racehorses engaged in the Broken Hill racing carnival arrived in Broken Hill this morning: Culwalla, Sir Vincent, Bonnie Colin, Tetrao,…

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Winter Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 3

The Winter Fair promoted by the ladies of the Blende-street Methodist Church in aid of the building fund was brought to a successful conclusion last…

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The Cathedral Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 3

Last Sunday's procession at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be shown at Pictureland and at the Theatre Royal, commencing on…

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The Panama Exhibition. Australian Representation. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 2

It has been officially announced that the following will comprise the commission to represent Australia at the Panama Canal Exhibition in February:…

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Rink Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 4

The Skating Rink will be the scene of revelry on Wednesday evening, when the annual cup night skating sports will be held. The principal event will…

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Panama Exhibition. What Women Are Doing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 7

At the San Francisco Fair to be held next year women will play a very important part. A women's board, consisting of 15 members, is closely…

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Football Carnival. Metropolitan Players Chosen to Practice

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 4

On Monday last, at a meeting of the New South Wales League selection committee, the following players were chosen to commence practice for the…

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Boxers Arrive in Broken Hill. Cup Carnival Engagements

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 6

"Kid" Lloyd and Eddie Newhouse, the Victorian boxers, arrived by the express this morning, accompanied by their manager and trainer, Mr. S…

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The Racing Carnival. L.v.r.c. Meeting. Silver City Cup Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 4

The first race next Wednesday, Silver City Cup Day, will start at 1 o'clock, the Trials. The City will start at 2.40 o'clock. Special trains…

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Rinking Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

A sports carnival will be held at the Skating Rink on Wednesday night (Cup night). A very varied programme has been prepared, including races for the…

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Visitors to the Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

There was a full passenger list on board this morning's express. Amongst the arrivals were Mr. W. Gordon, B.H. J.C. handicapper; Mr. A. E. Piers,…

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The Racing Carnival. Arrival of Horses

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

There was a large crowd at the Railway Town goods-shed yesterday (Sunday) morning to witness the arrival and disentraining of a number of…

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The Racing Carnival. the Silver City Cup

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 4

The 1914 racing carnival will be inaugurated to-morrow with the Silver City Cup meeting of the L.V.R.C. The races are timed to start thus:—…

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The Raging Carnival. Latest Silver City Cup Fancies

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 8

Devron is at the present time first fancy for the Silver City Cup, every sixth man liking his chance. A point further off comes Culwulla, with…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, July 13, 1914. the Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 4

WHIN the bicycle was so far improved that racing with these machines became, a popular sport, it was predicted by enthusiastis that bicycle racing…

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The Racing Carnival. Silver City Cup. the Public Fancies

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 8

Between £1600 and £1700 was invested on Persion Chief, for the Silvor City Cup last evening, and this solidcommission naturally brought the…

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The Racing Carnival. Notes and Anticipations by "Wakeful." Silver City Cup Day. a Record Gathering Probable. Both Quality and Quantity Represented. Acceptances Constitute a Record

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 6

Year by year the Broken Hill Cup Carnival grows in importance, and the annual Barrier turf festival to be ushered in on Wednesday promises to…

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The Racing Carnival. the Racing Carnival. Silver City Cup Day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 2

The Broken Hill public will hardly need reminding that to-day is Silver City Cup Day, the first day of the five days' Racing Carnival, which is…

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The Racing Carnival. Postal and Telegraph. Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 4

On Wednesday, July 15 (to-morrow) and Wednesday, July 22, the Broken Hill postal, money order, and postal note, and stamp sales sections will…

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The Racing Carnival. Silver City Cup. the Public Fancies

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 4

Between £1600 and £1700 was invested on Persian Chief for the Silver City Cup last evening, and this solid commission naturally brought the…

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