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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

156 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 8

Children's Red Cross Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 3

A children's fair in aid of Red Cross work, was held at the residence of Mr. J. Fiveash, Thomas-street, on Saturday afternon. The flags of the Allies…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

Entries for the best decorated motorcar, motor-bicycle, and sidecar, and the backjumping contest in connection with the Silver City show will be received by…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 3

Arrangements are well in hand for the Silver City Show to be held on the Western Oval on Saturday. The proceeds of the show will be divided…

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Silver City Show. Prize Bullock to Be Sold

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. Maiden, of Menindie, has given a bullock to the Silver City Show Committee to be sold for patriotic purposes. The animal will be auctioned…

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The Silver City Show. Arrangements for To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

According to the secretary (Mr. W. Hogg), the Silver City Show which is to be held on the Western Oval to-morrow promises to be one of the most…

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In Broken Hill. Red Cross Society and the Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The hon. secretary of the Broken Hill Red Cross Society asks by advertisement that all contributions for the Silver City Show luncheon to-morrow, be…

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Knitting League Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

The Waratah branch of the Knitting League held a fair in the Gypsumstreet Baptist Church on April 12, at which it realised £5 12/6. The stalls…

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The Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

THE show which takes place in the oval today is deserving of the fullest possible measure of public support. It is three years since the last show was…

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Silver City Show. Full Report on Page 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 8

A full report of the Silver City Show will be found on Page 6 of this Edition…

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Silver City Show. Fine Weather and a Large Attendance. Description and Awards

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

OFFICIALS:—Patron: Dr. Macgillivray President: Mr.A. Malthouse. VicePresidents: Messrs. J. W. Brougham, E. J. Horwood, W. E. Wainwright,…

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Lenard's Pictures. Onkaparinga Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Sunday 22 April 1917 · page 1

Manager Allan, of Lenards Pictures, announces as a special feature, views of the racing at the recent Onkaparinga racing carnival. The Steeplechese…

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Silver City Show. the Awards

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

At the Silver City Show on Saturday afternoon the first prize in the milkmen's delivery turnout was awarded to W. H. Fourth, with Fulton and…

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Silver City Show. Result of Guessing Competitions

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

At the Silver City Show on Saturday Mr. J. P. Megaw, formerly secretary of the Silver City Pastoral and Agricultural Association, supervised two…

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Silver City Show. Gross Proceeds Over £500

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

Speaking at the send-off to Mr. H. L. Hosier last night, Mr. W. Hogg (secretary of the Silver City Show Committee), referring to the good work done…

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In Broken Hill. Red Cross at the Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. Hogg (show secretary) states that the takings at the Red Cross Society's luncheon at the Silver City Show last Saturday totalled over £50…

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Silver City Show Proceeds

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 2

The secretary of the Silver City Show (Mr. W. Hogg) reports reliving £6 11/6 from the Y.M.C.A. lolly stall at the show on Saturday week…

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Prize Essays. Winners at the Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 6

"The following are the essays which won first prizes at the Silver City Show, held at the Western Oval on April 21, on the subjects respectively of…

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Wilcannia Show and Haging Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 2

The Wilcannia show-racing carnival will be held next week. A full week's programme of show, races, and dances has been fixed up. A special motor car…

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Baptist Church Fair. Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

In the Gypsum-street Baptist Church, Railway Town this afternoon, a "May Fair" was opened by the Rev. E. B. Wichert. The fair, which was…

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The Night Show

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 2

The night show held in Rich's building was well patronised, the door takings this year being considerably in advance of last, but the exhibits…

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