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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 13 of 14

Moonlight Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1915 · page 3

The moonlight carnival of the Barrier Empire League will be held on the racecourse next Thursday evening. A train will leave Sulphide-street for the…

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London Lord Mayor's Show. (Reuter's Message.) Pathetic Incident Reception. Toasts at the Banquet. "A Fraternity of Nations." London, Tuesday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1915 · page 1

For the first time in living memory the Lord Mayor entertained a Coalition Government. Prior to the banquet there was a brilliant reception. Lord…

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Lord Mayor's Show. Speeches at the Banquet. "We Will Not Pause." Enemy's Successes Reached Their Limit. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1915 · page 2

At the Lord Mayor's banquet yesterday, M. Cambon (France) replying to the toast of "The Allies" reterred to the…

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Barrier Empire League. Offer by Adelaide Travellers. Arrangements for the Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Barrier Empire League was held in the Town Hall last night, when the president (Mr. J. Hebbard) occupied the…

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Moonlight Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 November 1915 · page 5

The arrangements are now practically complete for the moonlight carnival and strawberry fete which is to be held on the Broken Hill Racecourse…

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Cold Trenches Fund Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 November 1915 · page 4

A fair promoted by Miss Burkhill's pupils in aid of the Cold Trenches Fund will be held in the New Masonic Ball next Saturday. There will be a…

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Local and General the Methodist Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 November 1915 · page 2

The event of the coming week will be the four days' fair in connection with the Methodist Church. The Mayoress (Mrs C. Curris) has…

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Stealing Electricity. to Run a Cinematograph Show. Adelaide Youth Fined. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 November 1915 · page 4

A charge of having topped an Adelaide Electric Supply Company's main at Malvern was heard against a youth named F. A. Adams in the Police…

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Cold Trenches Fund Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1915 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon and night a Cold Trenches Fund fair, promoted by Miss Burkhill's pupils, will be held at the Town Hall. The attractions will,…

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The Moonlight Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1915 · page 4

The committee of the Broken Hill Racecourse requests that the public will kindly assist in preventing any injury during the moonlight carnival…

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The Moonlight Carnival. Meeting of Empire League Committees

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1915 · page 3

Members of the executive and subcomm[?]ttees of the Barrier Empire League met at the Town Hall last night to make final arrangements for…

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The Moonlight Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1915 · page 2

The moonlight carnival and strawberry fete promoted by the Barrier Empire League in aid of the funds of the league and of the Adelaide…

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New Zealand Race Carnival. Yields £14,700 War Tax. Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1915 · page 2

The Canterbury Racing and Trotting Carnival in seven days yielded £14,700 as war tax…

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Christmas Carnival. to Be Held at Menindie. Broken Hill Cricket Team Invited. Menindie

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1915 · page 2

The Menindie Athletic Association last night decided to hold an athletic and cycling sports on December 27 and 28…

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In Broken Hill. the Moonlight Carnival. a Fine Night and a Big Attendance

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 2

A better night for the moonlight carnival promoted by the Barrier Empire League, and held on the Broken Hill Racecourse last-night, could not…

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The Methodist Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 November 1915 · page 2

The Methodist annual fair and festival was opened Wednesday afternoon in the Oddfellows' Hall, in the presence of a good attendance. The…

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Cold Trenches Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1915 · page 7

Miss Burkhill's fair in aid of the Cold Trenches Fund takes place at the Town Hall to-night. It should prove successful on its merits—apart from its…

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In Broken Hill. Cold Trenches Fund Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1915 · page 4

A fair in aid of the Cold Trenches Fund for providing comforts in the winter for the Australians at the front, will be opened at the Town Hall this…

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Menindee Carnival. Annual Christmas Sports Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1915 · page 4

The annual Menindie Carnival and sports meeting will be held on December 27 and 28 with possibly a whole day cricket match on the 29th…

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In Broken Hill. Cold Trenches Fund Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 November 1915 · page 2

There was a crowded attendance at the Town Hall on Saturday night, when the fair promoted by Miss Burkhill and her pupils in aid of the Cold…

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