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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

239 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 12

Skating Carnival To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1922 · page 3

Sir,—I would like a little space in your paper to draw attention to the judging at the Skating Carnival held last. Wednesday night. The judges, to…

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Hospital Gala Carnival at Skating Rink

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1922 · page 3

The first event in connection with Hospital gala week was a poster and fancy dress skating carnival held last night at the Skating Rink. The rink…

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Skating Carnival To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1922 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Kelly's letter which appeared in Tuesday's issue of "The Miner" concerning the decisions given at the Skating Carnival held…

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Anglican Church Fair Held at the Town Hall Old English Decoration

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1922 · page 3

The ladies of St. Peter's Anglican Church yesterday afternoon and last night conducted what they report to have proved a very successful fair in…

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Spring Flower Show Entries Close on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1922 · page 1

The annual spring show of the Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, October 21, from 2.30…

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Spring Fiower Show Entries Close on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1922 · page 2

The annual spring show of the Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, October 21, from 2.30…

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Hospital Gala To-day on Western Oval a Fair Attendance Results of Events

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1922 · page 1

The Hospital Gala, held for the purpose of raising funds for the Hospital, and for which a committee and sub-committees have been…

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Spring Flower Show Gardens Judged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1922 · page 1

The annual flower show of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next from 2.30 until 9.30 p.m…

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Empire Exhibition Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 4

The Chamber of Manufactures declares that there has been a poor response from South Australians who were requested to arrange displays at…

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Spring Show's Record Profit Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 4

The profit from the Adelaide spring show was £1386, which is a record. Every effort is to be made to complete the new show ground…

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Spring Flower Show Gardens Judged To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 3

The annual flower show of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next from 2.30 until 9.30 p.m…

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General Cable News Empire Exhibition ("The Times" Message.) London, October 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 1

The London "Times" in a leader states in regard to the catering at the Empire Exhibition that there is much diversity of opinion regarding supplying…

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Pinnaroo Show Fatality Lady Rider Killed Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 4

Miss Maud M'Lachlan, a well-known rider of jumpers, was killed in a jumping event at Pinnaroo show yesterday…

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British Empire Exhibition Decision Not to Restrict the Restaurant Supplies (Reuter's Message.) London, October 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 4

Mr. Robert Donald, editor of the London "Daily Chronicle," has resigned from membership of the committee of the British Empire Exhibition…

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The Flower Show at the Town Hall To-morrow Information for Exhibitors

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 1

The annual spring flower show of the Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held at the Town Hall from 2.30 p.m. until 9.30…

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General Cable News Lord Mayor's Show ("The Times" Message.) London, October 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 4

The principal feature of the Lord Mayor's Show will be a section devoted to the encouragement and development of the Empire. Six decorative…

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British Empire Exhibition Dominions Representatives Resent Changed Conditions Protest Meeting Called (United Service Message) London, October 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 1

There is an outburst of resentment in Dominions circles at Mr. R. Donald's exposure. Sir Joseph Cook, Commonwealth…

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British Empire Exhibition (Continued from Page 1.) Administration Charged with Lack of Forethought (Reuter's Message.) London, October 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 4

Mr. R. Donald, in a rejoinder to a statement made by Mr. M'Mahon, charges the Empire Exhibition administration with evading a number of…

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Spring Flower Show Display at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 1

The annual spring flower show of the Horticultural and Floricultural Society was opened at the Town Hall at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, and…

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Federal Basic Wage Method of President to Be Given Fair Trial Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 6

The Full Commonwealth Arbitration Court delivered its judgment yesterday on the basic wage. The three judges unanimously decided to continue the…

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