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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 5 of 14

Roughs at a Picture Show. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 3

Sir,—I was at a picture show last Saturday and was hit twice in the eye with pieces of torn up card. And the undesirables were not satisfied with this,…

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The Wilcannia Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 4

The secretary notifies that at a meeting of the Wilcannia Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society held on April 28, Mr. M. J. Noonan,…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1915 · page 5

A brilliant' spectacular display is promised at the Skating Rink on Wednesday night, when the first carnival of the season will take place. An…

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Amusements. the New Royal Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 3

Despite the big counter-attractions, the Theatre Royal was well filled on Saturday night, when "The Fringe of War" and supporting films were…

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Broken Hill Cup Carnival. Only Three Days This Year

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 4

The three Broken Hill racing clubs will each hold one day's racing only at this year's July Cup carnival. The Broken Hill J.C. will open the carnival…

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Expression of American Opinion. Scene at the Horse Show. Washington

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 4

At the opening of the annual horse show to-day, a leading society function the visitors protested against girls selling a bloom styled the German…

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In Broken Hill. the Belgian Fund. Children's Fair and Concert

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 4

A children's fair and concert in aid of the Belgian Fund, was held at the Oxide-street Church on Wednesday last. The pator, the Rev. W. O. Harris,…

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To Capture German Trade. a London Manufactures Exhibition. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 4

Queen Mary to-day visited the British Industries' Fair held in the Agricultural Hall, forganised by the Board of Trade as part of its scheme to…

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The Panama Exhibition. Australian Commissioners Resign. Mr. Deakin and Mr. Nelisen. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

Mr. Alfred Deakin, Chief Commissioner for Australia at the PanamaExhibition, and Mr. N. Neilsen, Assistant Commissioner, have resigned their…

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Seating Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

The management of the Skating Rink announces that the carnival, which was to have been held to-night, has been postponed for one week on account of…

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To-night's Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 3

The first skating carnival of the season will occur at the Skating Rink to-night, and a highly enjoyable function is expected. Numerous…

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The Panama Exhibition. Resignation of Officials Accepted. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

The resignation of Messrs. Alfred Deakin and N. Neilsen from the Panama Exhibition committee have been accepted…

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Carnival Week

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 2

Once more Wilcannia's Carnival Week has come round, and preparations are now almost completed for the many festivities that are as usual put…

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The Panama Exhibition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 8

The Australian Panama commission in America no longer exists, Mr. Robertson (of Queensland) having resigned. The sole official…

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Wilcannia Carnival Week

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 3

A large number of Broken Hill people left the city yesterday for Wilcannia to take part in the annual race and show carnival. Six motor-loads of…

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July Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 3

As already announced in "The Miner," the July racing carnival this year will be confined to three days. The dates fixed upon are:-…

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Amusements. Skating Carnival. a Brilliant Scene

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 3

The Skating Rink last night was a glorious blaze of light and color, the occasion being the holding of the first carnival of the season (postponed…

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Late Sporting. League of Wheelmen. Patriotic Carnival Proposed

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 1

A meeting of the management committee of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen (Barrier Centre) was held at the Silver Age Hotel last…

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Late Sporting. Wilcannia Races. Carnival Week. Result of the Meetings

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 May 1915 · page 4

Wilcannia carnival week, just over and attended by very many Broken Hill pepole, included, two race meetings—one held on Tuesday and one on…

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The Belgian Fund. Sydney Rugby League's Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

Monday's Rugby League carnival in aid of the Belgian Fund was successful. Though the actual figures are not yet available, the amount will…

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