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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

277 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 14

Alleged "Spielers" at a Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1915 · page 2

Detective Thom, of Adelaide, keps his eyes open for infringements of the gaming laws at the Two Wells Show on Thursday (says the "Advertiser")…

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Perth Agricultural Show. Increased Profits. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1915 · page 2

The Perth Royal Agricultural Show total receipts were £2578, and the expenditure £1610, including £1000 prize money. The profits, £968, exceeded…

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In Australia. Perth Recruiting. During Agricultural Show Week. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 October 1915 · page 2

There was a recruiting campaign during the Perth Royal Agricultural Show week. The applicants numbered 108, of whom 50 were rejected…

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Patriotic Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 3

A patriotic fair in aid of the Blendestreet Methodist Church, will be opened in the Protestant Hall this afternoon, and will be continued. at night and…

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Spring Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 3

Entries far the sprine flower show, to he held at the Town Hall on Saturday, close with the secretary (Mr. P. Bowering) at 6 o'clock this evening…

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Patriotic Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 3

The Patriotic Fair in aid of the Blende-street Methodist Church was continued in the Protestant Hall last night, when the attendance exceeded…

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The Flower Show. Horticultural and Floricultural Society. Arrangements for

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the Spring Show of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society to be held in the Town Hall on…

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Union Jack Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 3

The Union Jack Fair Comittmee met on October ll at Mrs. Bunnan's residence. Railway Town, and decided to hold the usual annual fair on or about…

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The Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 4

Mr.Percy Bowering, hon. secretary, this afternoon reported that 289 entries had been received for the various classes to be judged in the show…

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Fair Rents Bill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Fair Rents Bill was read a second time. The measure, was opposed as "unfair, inequitable, and impracticable."…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

Mr. F. W. Bowls, who is to judge the exhibits at the Broken Hill flower show, arrived by the express from Adelaide this morning. He was met at the…

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Gvcling Carnival. for Patriotic Funds. the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

The following nominations have been received for the League of Wheelmen's patriotic cycling carnival, in aid of the Red Cross and Australian Wounded…

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Broken Hill Spring Show. Vegetable and Flower Garden Competitions

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 4

The judging of the entries received by the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society for the bestkept flower and vegetable gardens was…

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Patriotic Cycling Carnival. the Handicaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1915 · page 6

Mr. J Hulbert, handicapper to the League of Wheelmen, has issued the following handicaps for the races to be held at the League of Wheelmen's…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 October 1915 · page 4

Members of the Broken Hill Branch of the Red Cross Society introduced small art unions at the Broken Hill Horticultural and [?]…

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The Flower Show. Saturday Night's Attendance

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 October 1915 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Saturday night session of the annual spring show of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural…

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Patriotic Cycling Carnival. the Acceptances

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 October 1915 · page 3

Mr. E. A. [?] secretary to the League of Wheelmen, has received the following acceptances for the races to be held at the League of Wheelmen's…

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Patriotic Cycling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1915 · page 2

Cyclists expect a big attendance at the Patriotic Cycling Carnival to be held on the Western Oval on Saturday next. The acceptances are good, and…

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Fair Rents' Bill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1915 · page 2

At a meeting held last night, the Master Builders' Association expressed the opinion that the Fair Rents' Bill would have a disastrous effect on the…

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Salvation Army Empire Fair. in Aid of Red Cross and Soldiers' Funds

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1915 · page 4

There was a large attendance of workers and sympathisers at the Salvation Army Citadel, Wolfram-street, this afternoon to witness the opening…

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