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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

124 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 7

"Our Soldiers' Fair"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 4

An "Our Soldiers' Fair" will be opened in the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 25, by the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks). The proceeds of…

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"Our Soldiers Fair"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 4

An "Our Soldiers' Fair" will be opened in the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 25, by the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks). The proceeds of…

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Sumen Death in Sydney Of Picture Show Manager Assaulted Two Weeks Ago Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 5

Godfrey Denny (29), manager of the Haymarket Picture Theatre, died suddenly at his home at Arncliffe last night…

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Mining Some Outside Show[?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

For a number of years it has been the opinion of various mining men that there were large parallel lodes each side of the main central line, and many prospectors, including Pettitt…

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"Our Soldiers' Fair" Opened at the Town Hall Musical Programme To-night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 6

The "Our Soldiers' Fair," promoted by the women's committee of the Broken Hill branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial Leagu of…

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"Our Soldiers' Fair" Opened at the Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 5

The "Our Soldiers' Fair," promoted by the women's committee of the Broken Hill branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of…

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Australians in London Vince Blackburn's Good Show Win for Scotsman

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 4

Australia was again represented in the principal contest staged by Mr. ("Peggy")' Bettinson at the National Sporting Club, though not by her…

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Field Naturalists' Club [?]Olds Flower Exhibition Bloom From the Plains

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 2

The Field Naturalists' Club held a wild flower show in the Technical College this afternoon for the purpose of stimulating interest among the school…

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Methodist Spring Carnival Opened at Town Hall Competition Prize Winners

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 4

The Sulphide-street Methodist Church spring carnival was opened at the Town Hall this afternoon by Mr. C. E. Moore. There was a good attendance…

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H. and F.s. Spring Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

The Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society will hold its annual spring show in the Town Hall on Saturday, October 16, from 2.30 p.m…

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A Fair Warning One That Should Be Heeded By All. Frequently the first sign of kidney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 3

trouble is a slight ache or pain in tile loins. Neglect of this warning makes,the way easy for more serious troubles—dropsy, gravel, serious kidney…

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The Annual Spring Show Garden Competitions

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 4

The judging of the garden competitions in connection with the annual spring show of the Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society was…

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School Pot Plant Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 3

With a view of stimulating interest among the children at the Central Infante? School, tho headmistress, Miss Gilling, some- tow months ago…

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School Pot Plant Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

With a view of stimulating interest among the children at the Central Infants School the headmistress, Miss Gilling, some few months ago…

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sporting edition. Racing in Victoria Spring Carnival Opened

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival was opened at Caulfield on Saturday ender the most favorable circumstances. Bright weather prevailed, and, as was…

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The Annual Spring Show Open To-day at Town Hall Gardens Judged Yesterday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

The annual Spring Show of the Horticultural and Floricultura Society was opened at the Town Hall this afternoon with a large and varied…

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Annual Spring Show Fine Display at Town Hall of Locally Grown [?] Judge Expresses Delight

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 3

The Horhicultural and Floricultural Society opened its spring snow in [?] Town Hail this [?] in the presence of a large [?] of the…

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Presbyterian Carnival Held at the Town Hall Fete Opened Yesterday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 1

ThE Presbyterian carnival, which was opened at the Town Hall on Tuesday night with a concert, was continued. another stage yesterday afternoon,…

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V.R.C. Carnival To-morrow's Racing Selections by "Wal" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

There is every prospect of fine weather for the opening day of the V.R.C. meeting to-morrow. "Wal" expects the following results:-…

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SPORTING V.R.C. Spring Carnival Melbourne Cup Meeting Cup Won by Poitrel. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 1

The weather was dull for the second day's racing of the V.R.C. at Flemington to-day. There was aa immense attendance. The results to haad up…

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