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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

129 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 7

The Gymkhana Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

The Red Cross Drive Gymkhana Committee expects, with good weather, about 10,000 people on the Broken Hill, Racecourse on Saturday. Anyway, it…

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New South Wales. Cost of Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

The total cost of the Fair Rents Court since its inception is reported to have been £1697…

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Sporting. High Jump at Bendigo Show. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 4

Yesterday at the Bendigo show Mrs. A Judd's Sandown cleared 7f[?]. 6¼in. in the high jump, which is a record…

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A Hospital Carnival. the Conductor's Complications

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1918 · page 7

frederick Edward Fontaine, advertising agent, was lurcher examined by.tne' Cuit-iui Assignee (.air. W. H. Puimer;, betore the itegistraf in uaiiKrn.tcy…

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Wattle Blossom Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 3

The ladies of the Oxide-street Methodist Church, have made many peparations for the Wattle Blossom Fair, which gives promise of being well up to…

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The Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 2

Entries are said to be coming in freely for the Broken Hill Horticultural Society's Show, to be held on Saturday in the Town Hall, and there…

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Wattle Blossom Fair. at Oxide-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 4

A Wattle Blossom Fair was opened at the Oxide-street Methodist Church this afternoon, and there waa a crowded attendance. There were a number of…

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Wattle Blossom Fair. at Oxide-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 1

A Wattle Blossom Fair was opened at the Oxide-street Methodist Church Wednesday, and there was a crowded attendance. There were a number of…

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The Fildwer Show. to Be Opened To-morrow Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

The annual apring fewer show promoted by the Broken Hill Horticultural and Flor[?]cultural Society will be held in the Town Ball to-morrow. The…

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The Flower Show. the Garden Competitions. Judge's Decision and Comments

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

To-day Mr. W. D. Robinson, of Fullarton, South Australia, judged the garden competitions which are included in the schedule of the…

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A Navy Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 2

A navy fair in connection with "Jack's Day" will be held in the Druids' Hall to-morrow and Saturday, afternoon and evening. There will be…

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Sporting Victorian Racing Carnival. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

Panacre is favorite for the Moonee Valley Cup to-morrow, with Rael Locin next in favor. Edrington, Court; Jester, and Ashview, come next on the…

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A Navy Fair. in Aid of Sailors and Their Dependents. Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

Last week a "Jack's Day" was held in Broken Hill, and to-day, at the Druids' Hall, a "Navy Fair" was opened for the purpose of raising funds…

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A Navy Fair. in Aib of Sailors and There Dependents. Opened on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 8

Last week a "Jack's Day" was held in Broken Hill, and on Friday, at the Druids' Hall, a "Navy Fair" was opened for the purpose of raising funds…

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Shamrock Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1918 · page 2

The Right Rev Bishop Hayden will open a Shamrock Fair at Hegirry's Hall to-night in aid of the South Catholic School. There will be a…

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Shamrock Fair. Opened by Bishop Hayden

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1918 · page 3

There was a record attendance at Hegarty's Hall last night, the occasion being the opening of the Shamrock Fair in and of the South Catholic…

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Shamrock Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 3

The Shamrock Fair, in aid of the South Broken Hill Catholic School, was continued at Hegarty's Hall last night. There was a fair attendance. The door…

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A "Macpie" Fair. in Aid of St. Philip's Church School Funds

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 4

At the Burke Ward Hall this afternoon Mrs. W. E. Wainwright opened a "magpie fair," which had been promoted by the St. philipp's Church…

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Late Sporting. V.R.O. Spring Carnival. the Favorites. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 1

For the Melbourne Cup Arch Marella is favored by one out of every six. A point longer is Finmark, with Kennaquhair and King Offa still…

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The Shamrock Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 2

Thc Shamrock Fair, under the auspices of the South Queen, was concluded last night in Hegarty's Hall. A musical programme Was contributed…

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