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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

158 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 8

The Barrier Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 3

The principal stake winners during the three days' Broken Hill Racing Carnival were:—Messrs. Cozens and Timmins, £250; Mr. A. D. McDonald,…

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Wattle Blossom Fair. in the Druids' Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the opening of the Wattle Blossoms Fair, held in the Druids' Hall on Wednesday in aid of the funds of the Oxide-street…

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Horticultural and Floricultural Society. Annual Flower Show on October 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of the Barrier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held at Carrington Chambers last night, the…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of members of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held on Friday at the Carrington Chambers, to consider "the…

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Horticultural and Floricultural Society. Date of Spring Show Altered

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 6

An extraordinary general meeting of the Ranier Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held last night, the president, Mr. T. H…

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Horticultural and Floricultural Society. Date of Spring Show Altered

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 September 1916 · page 4

An extraordinary, general meeting of the Barrier. Ranges Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held last night, the president, Mr. T. H…

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Church Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 3

A fair to be held this afternoon and evening and to-morrow, will be opened on behalf of the Thomas-street Methodist Church in Charles's Hall…

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Thomas-street Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 3

The Thomas-street Fair in Charles's Hall was continued during last evening, and was well patronised. Some of the stalls were quite cleared of the stocks…

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Flobal Fair. at M'culloch-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 4

The members of the Women's Own Society, an organisation connected with the M'Gulloch-street Methodist Church, organised a floral fair in aid…

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Floral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 6

A floral fair in aid of the funds of the M'Culloch-streec Methodist Church was opened in the church building on Wednesday afternoon. The fair was…

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Queen Competition. the Ronation Ceremony. Mrs. C. E. Moore "Queen of Commerce." Crowned Queen of the Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

The "Queen, of Carnival was crowned in the Crystal Theatre last night in the presence of a vast con course of people. This was the…

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State Parliament. Fair Rents and Liquor Bills. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening The Attorney-General moved the secong reading of the Fair Rents Act…

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A.j.c. Spring Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 5

The A.J.C. is to open its spring carnival at Randwick this afternoon, when among other events, the Derby and Epsom Handicap will be run. The…

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Specially for Women Crowning the Queen of Carnival. Behind the Scenes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 7

Those who witnessed the wonderful spectacular display presented at the crowning of the "Queen of Carnival" at the Crystal Theatre during the week…

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Latest Sporting. A.J.C. Spring Carnival. the Altered Dates. Public Fancies for the Races. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 1 October 1916 · page 4

Speculation was not stimulated to any extent yesterday over the two big handicaps of the A.J.C. spring carnival For the Epsom Handicap Polycrates…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 October 1916 · page 4

Frequently the first 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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SPORTING. A.J.C. Spring Carnival. the Altered Dates. Public Fancies for the Races. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 October 1916 · page 4

Speculation was not stimulated to any extent yesterday over the two big handicaps of the A.J.C. spring carnival For the Epsom Handicap Polycrates…

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Salvation Army Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 3

The North Corps of the Salvation Army will open a "Mines Fair' in the Lane-street bail, this afternoon…

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A "Daffodil Fair." in Aid of the Lane-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 4

In the Druids' Hall on Wednesday Mrs. J. Ewart opened the "Daffodil Fair" in the presence of a large number of ladies and gentlemen. The fair…

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Salvation Army Effort. a "Mines Fair."

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

The Salvation Anny hall at North Broken Hill was well filled Wednesday afternoon, when Captain Anderson declared "The Mines Fair" open. One…

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