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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Emden Relics. on Exhibition in Melbourne. Model Op Vessel Secured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 1

After considerably over twelve months' delay (says the "Argus") preparations are now being made to exhibit in Melbourne some of the articles…

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Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 1

It is expected that the first sitting of the fair rents court will be held towards the end of the present month…

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Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

It is oxpected that the first sitting of the fair rents court will be held towards the end of the present month…

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A Picture Show Closes

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

The management of the Metropole picture gardens at South Broken Hill which intended putting formard a new programme to-night) announces that…

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Cold Trenches Fund Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

The balance-sheet of the Cold Trenches Fund fair held by Miss Burkhill's pupils on November 20 last is published to-day. The receipts were £156…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

Barrier Miner · Sunday 23 January 1916 · page 4

Frequently the [?]rst sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious trouble…

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Fire at a Picture Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 3

A fire occurred at Johnson's Picture Gardens last night in the operating cubicle just before the end of the first half of the programme. Pictures of…

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Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 3

It is expected that the first sitting of the fair rents court will be held on Monday week. The court will deliberate only in the district proclaimed by…

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Management of an Exhibition. Inquiries About Red Cross Percentage. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Consequent upon the report of the Auditor-General concerning the financial management of the recent Ideal Home Exhibition further official…

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In Australia. the Ideal Homes Exhibition. Prosecution Advised. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

The Attorney-General recommended a prosecution in connection with the Ideal Homes Exhibition. Mr. Shels, the principal promoter of the exhibition, in…

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Silver City Show. Special Meeting of the Committee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 3

A special meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held at the Royal Exchange Hotel last night. The president (Mr. A. Malthouse) occupied the…

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The Agricultural Show and Good Friday. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

The Archbishop of Sydney has asked the council of the Royal Agricultural Society to dispense with the opening of the Royal Show on Good Friday…

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New S0uth Wales. Applications in Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 3

Twenty-seven applications for alterations to rents have been lodged with the registrar of the Fair Rent[?] Court by residents in the metropolitan area…

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Fair Rents Court. Operations in Sydney. Method of Assessment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 1

The Fair Bents Court commences its sitting this week (says the Sydney correspondent of the "Advertiser"). The act is in force in the metropolitan…

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A Decorated Boat on Fire. Incident at Aquatic Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 2

At Lake Wendouree, Ballarat (says the correspondent of "The Age") on Saturday, during the progress of on aquatic carnival in aid of the Red…

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W.P.A. and H. SOCIETY

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

At a well-attended general meeting of the above Society, held at Man's hotel on Thursday evening, it was decided to hold the annual show this…

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Sydney Hospital Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

The hospital carnival on Saturday was witnessed by 15,000 people. A return exceeding the £7000 aimed at is said to be practically assured…

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League of Wheelmen (Barrier Centre). Good Friday Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the management committee of the League of Wheelmen was held on Saturday night at Peter's Hotel, Mr. D. W. Fleming presiding orer…

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King Constantine's Interview. Misrepresentation of Greek Motives Alleged. No Fair Play From the Allies

Barrier Miner · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 2

The following account of an interview with King Constantine has been published in the American newspapers. King Constantine sent for me (writes…

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The Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents, Court continued [?] [?]ttings yesterday. Over 70 applications have already been received…

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