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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 8 of 8

Victorian Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

The V.R.C. Melbourne Cup meeting, the crux of the Victorian spring racing carnival, will commence next Saturday. Saturday (November 4) is Derby Day,…

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The Flower Show. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

Sir,—I agree with the sentiments expressed by "Amateur" in Saturday's "Miner." The remarks come opportunely, and are welcomed by my…

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General Cable News. Proposed Manufactures' Exhibition. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 3

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Runcimah stated that he was in communication with Mr. B[?]ar Law regarding the possibility of arranging…

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Victorian Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

The Victorian Racing Carnival will be continued, to-day, when the V.R.C. Melbourne Cup meeting will be commenced. This afternoon's programme…

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Anglican Fair. at the Druids' Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 1

A fair promoted by the Ladies' Guild and the Girls' Friendly Society as an effort in aid of the funds of St. Peter's Anglican Church was opened in…

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The Methodist Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

There was a good a thering at the opening of the M[?] "All White" fair in the [?] on Wednesday afternoon inst. The opening…

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Allies' Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 3

An Allies' Fair will be held in the Patton-street Church, South Broken Hill, to-morrow and Wednesday. Mr. T. Spangler's concert party will…

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Victorian Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 2

The Victorian, Racing Carnival will be continued to-day, when the Williamstown Cup will be run. The V.R.C. meeting will be advanced a…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 1

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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The Referendum. West Australian Council. Thanked by Prime Minister. "Time Will Show That We Were in the Right." Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 4

The chairman (Mr. R. P. Vincent) last night entertained at dinner the members of the West Australian National Service Referendum Council and…

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Sporting. Victorian Racing Carnival. Races Further Postponed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

The fourth (and final) day of the V.R.C. spring meeting, arranged for to-day, has been further postponed until Saturday next…

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An Expelled Member. Challenge to the Anticonscriptionists. to Show Their Colors

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.L.A., of, New South Wales, has replied to the secretary of the P.L.L. executive, who notified is expulsion from the Labor…

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The Referendum. West Australian Council. Thanked by Prime Minister. "Time Will Show That We Were in the Right." Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 4

The chairman (Mr. R. P. Vincent) last night entertained at dinner the members of the West Australian National Service Referendum Council and…

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Red Cross Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

In Patton-street, South Broken Hill, on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11, a fair was convened and held by the Misses M'Leish, Searle, and…

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An Expelled Labor Member. Offers to Show His Patriotism

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 December 1916 · page 4

The Melbourne correspondent of "The Advertiser" telegraphs:— In the Assembly on Thursday night Mr. Plain, who was expelled from the…

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A Gallipoli Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 2

A Gallipoli fair, in aid of the Methodist Church, will be held in the Silverton Mechanics' Institute to-morrow afternoon and evening. The fair will…

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Musicians Entering Picture Show Business. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 December 1916 · page 4

As musicians are losing employment by the increase of mechanical devices in picture shows, their union intends to venture into the picture show business…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 December 1916 · page 4

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

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Lenard's Midnight Show. Ushering in the New Year

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 3

Manager Allan, of Lenard's Picture-land, as usual, has arranged special midnight entertainment for the introduction of the new year. The…

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