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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

249 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 13

Spring Flower Show Falling Off in Takings

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 2

Mr. F. O. Johns, secretary of the Broken Hill Horticultural and Floricultural Society, is a little disappointed at the financial results of the…

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Empire Exhibition. Senator Wilson Satisfied with Australian Site (Reuter's Message.) London, October 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

Senator R. V. Wilson, of Australia, interviewed by a representative of the Australian Press Association, said that he had taken the earliest opportunity…

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Workers Show Hostility to Rhenish Republic (Reuter's Message). London, October 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Mayence correspondent reports:— "The new attempt to establish a Rhenish Republic will not succeed,…

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Cycling Carnival. To-morrow's Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 3

The only sporting function in Broken Hill to-morrow will be the cycling carnival on the Western Oval, where a programme of 37 events, embracing…

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No Date for Ribbon Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 2

Mr. C. Vinall the secretary of the Workers' Industrial Union, stated to-day that nothing had yet been done in the way of fixing a date for the next…

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The Night Show

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 2

The Night Show was held the same night in Dollman's. interesting. Entries in the needlework and school children's…

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Wileannia Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Annual Show

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 2

The W.P.A. and H. Society held [?] [?]1st Annual Show on Wednesday 24th inst. The weather was clou[?] and cost and the attendance we…

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Cycling Carnival. Large Crowd Present Wells Defeats Hepner in Mile Match Race Fitzgerald Wins Wheel Race

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 1

A large crowd attended at the Western Oval to-day, where a cycling and pedestrian carnival was held. Ideal weather prevailed. Additional…

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Victors Racing. Carnival Notes Melbourne, October 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 October 1923 · page 1

It is a long time since I have given myself this pleasure. My reasons for not haring written have been many, but, firstly, because you are so well…

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Victorian Racing Carnival Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 3

the winner of the Guineas and a warm favorite for to-morrow's V.R.C. Derby. King Carnival is thought unbeatable in some quarters, and is given an undeniable chance in the Melbourne Cup. who won the South Australian Goodwood Handicap, and later annexed the…

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Empire Exhibition. Committee in Melbourne Summons Sir George Fuller Not a Cup Visit Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

Sir George Fuller leaves for Melbourne t[?]ht in response to an imporative [?]unun[?]s from the Empire Exhibition Committee. His friends say…

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F.e.d. and F.a. Meet. Ribbon Show Decided on

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 2

The following official report of the F.E.D. and F.A. was not supplied to "The Miner," and this paper is not responsible for its accuracy:—…

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Empire Exhibition. Record Catering Contract (Reuter's Message.) London, November 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1923 · page 1

Lyons's Empire Exhibition catering contract is believed to be the biggest ever let in the world. They are planning to serve 175,000 meals daily for…

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V.R.C. Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day Programme and Selections Telegraphed by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 3

Judging by the crowd at Flemington on Saturday there will be an enormous attendance to see the Melbourne Cup run to-morrow. If the weather…

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SPORTING. V.R.C. Carnival Accptances for the Oaks Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

The V.R.C. carnival will be continued on Thursday, when the Oaks Stakes, [?] a race for three-year-old fillies will be deided. Below are given the…

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Defence Department Ready If Govt. Requires Its Aid "Too Right I'll Box On" Says Sir Carnival Ryrie Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 1

Mr. E. K Bowden,.Minister for Defence arrived in Melbourne yesterday He said that he understood that Senator Pearce had the liots under…

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"Peach Blossom" Fair. Nicholls-st.church Effort

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

The "Peach Blossom" Fair was opened in the Ivey Hall this afternoon. The fair is being conducted by the Nicholls-street Church girls'…

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SPORTING. (Continued from Page3.) V.r.c.carnival Third Day's Racing Frances Tressauy Wins Oaks Stakes at Odds on Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

The third day's racing of the V.R.C. spring carnival was held at Flemington this afternoon. The Oaks Stakes, the chief event, was won by, Frances…

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W.i.u. Ribbon Show. No Unusual Incidents

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 3

Another ribbon show of underground men was conducted by the Workers' Industrial Union this morning in order that non-unionists and unfinancial…

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Empire Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 November 1923 · page 1

Mr. B. Ive, Commonwealth official cinematographer, is taking pictures of the underground workings at the North mine for screening at the…

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