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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 3 of 13

The Turf Victorian Racing Autumn Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 1

Though Eurythmic was beaten, by maid of the [?] in the C.M. Lloyd Stakes on the third day of the Flemington carnival it can hardly be said that…

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Duststorm During Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 4

People who attended an agricultural show at Tamworth on Wednesday were caught in a severe duststorm. At midday there suddenly arose, on the…

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Silver City Show Meeting of the Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held at the office of Mr. A. Hall the secretary, last night. There was a good attendance, and Mr. A…

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Duststorm During Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 8

People who attended an agricultural show at Tamworth on Wednesday were caught in a severe duststorm. At midday there suddenly arose, on the…

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Wilcannia Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 2

It has been decided, owing to the bad season and the dry state of the surrounding country not to hold the day show this year in May, bul it is…

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Cycling Carnival (Notes by "Pedal")

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 1

The annual cycling carnival of the Broken Hill Centre of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen will be held on Good Friday and Easter…

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Cycling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 3

The annual cycling carnival of the Barrier Centre of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen will open on the Western Oval to-morrow, and will be…

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Swimming North School Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

A very successful carnivel held at the municipal baths this afternoon brought the school season to a close. Mr. R. Solomon had the management weil in…

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Visit to Exhibition Site (United Service Message.) London, March 28

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

Sir George Fuller- to-day visited Wembley Park. He expressed pleasure at the splendid site obtained for the Australian pavilion and at the…

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Visit to Exhibition Site (United Service Message.) London, March.28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 8

Sir George Fuller to-day visited Wembley Park. He expressed pleasure at the splendid site obtained for the Australian pavilion and at the…

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Show Day in Sydney 105,000 ATTEND Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 1

The attendance at the Royal Show yesterday was 105,000. The high jump was won by Rainbow, with 7ft. 3in. but he was unable to…

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Exhibition Scholarships

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 1

Both the shire and municipal councils have received particluars regarding the British Empire Exhibition Scholarships promoted by the Young…

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Wilcannia Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

It was stated recently that it had been decided not to hold the day show as usual in May this year, but that the night show would be held (says the…

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Empire Exhibition Meeting of Commission Addressed by Mr. S. M. Bruce

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 1

A meeting of the British Empire Exhibition Commission was held on Thursday, when Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, attended and…

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Empire Exhibition Adelaide Fridav

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 4

Senator Wilson appeals to all to help in making the British Empire Exhibition a great success…

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Empire Exhibition Cheap Steamer Fares Not to Be Expected

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 4

Australians who expect cheap fares for the British Empire Exhibition in England next year are likely to be disappointed (says the Melbourne…

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Empire Exhibition Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 8

Senator Wilson appeals to all to help in making the British Empire Exhibition a great success…

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Empire Exhibition Cheap Steamer Fares Not to Be Expected

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 8

Australians who expect cheap fares for the British Empire Exhibition in England next year are likely to be disappointed (says the Melbourne…

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Be Fair to Your Stomach

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 4

and it will prove to be your best friend. Safeguard it against any weakness that may develop from time to time by the daily use of Laxo-Tonic Pills. They…

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The Minerals Display at Empire Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2

It is expected that a large and comprehensive exhibit of sections connected with manufactures will be sent to the Empire Exhibition (reports the…

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