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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 5 of 13

Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 3

In connection with the Silver City Show the exhibits of women's needlework were judged during the week. Miss Campbell was awarded first and…

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Empire Exhibition Actions for Damages (Reuter's Message.) London, May ll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 2

A firm of solicitors announces that on the instructions of Mr. S. W. Bradbury they have issued writs against the British Empire Exhibition…

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Anderson Beats Patterson in an Exhibition Match Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 3

J. O. Anderson decisively beat G. L. Patterson in an exhibition tennis singles match on Saturday. Anderson won in straight sets after a brilliant…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, May 14, 1923. the Mayor's Show Exhibit

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

THERE was one exhibit at the show last Saturday week which, to the great majority of citizens, must have been the most interesting of all; especially…

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Siver City Show Loss of £149

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 3

A special meeting of the Silver City show Committee was held last night. Mr. J. Merritt presided in the absence of Mr. T. A. Malthouse, the president,…

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Empire Exhibition Commission Responsible for Mr. Ryan's Appointment

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, has received a communication from the British Empire Exhibition Commission (Australian section) explaining that in…

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League of Nat Ons U.S.A. Waiting for Europe to Show a Desire for Peace London, May 15

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 1

Speaking on his recent tour of America, Lord Robert Cecil, who was the guest at the international luncheon of the League of Nations Union, said that…

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Half Cates in Australia Statistics Show Increase Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 4

" The latest population statistics, show that sll classes of colored persons from outside are decreasing in numbers in Australia. The half caste population…

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The Cup Carnival Preliminary Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 May 1923 · page 1

Representatives of the three rating clubs met at the L.V.R.C. office last night and discussed matters connected with the forthcoming Cup meetings…

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Caricature of the Prince Withdraw From Exhibition London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 4

Owing to the strong opposition Max Beerbohm's caricature of the Prince of Wales, and one of King Edward (who is represented as an angel), are…

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Caricature of the Prince Withdrawn From Exhibition London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1923 · page 8

Owing to the strong opposition Max Beerbohm's caricature of the Prince of Wales and one of King Edward (who is represented as an angel), are…

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Empire Exhibition. Australia League Trip

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 4

"The Young Australia League is [?]lling for applications from boys over [?] and under 17 years of age willing to attend the Empire Exhibition…

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Lawn Tennis Australia's Team Exhibition Games

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 3

Between 300O and 4000 people attended the Rushcutters Bay tennis court on Wednesday to see exhibition matches by members, of the Australian…

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Empire Exhibition. Statement by Sen Wilson Regarding Mr. Victor Ryan Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 June 1923 · page 1

Referring to the appointment of Mr. Victor Ryan as Federal executive officer of the Empire Commission, Senator R. V. Wilson, chairman of the…

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Foreigners in Germany. British Representatives Must Show Credentials Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

Germany proposes to expel all foreigners wno are unable to provide a sufficiently valid reason for remaining in the country. The Federal…

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Empire Exhibition. Statement That the Prince May Tour the Dominions (Reuter's Message.) New York, June 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 4

The Prince of Wales may tour the Dominions to arouse interest in the British Empire Exhibition said Mr. C. W. Crawford, president of the Thirty…

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Gym[?]ana at Ragecourse. a Fair Attendance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 1

The postponed gymkhana in aid of the War Memorial funds took place at the racecourse to-day. The weather was fair, with a fresh south-westerly…

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Cup Racing Carnival. Nominations on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 1

Horse owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the Cap meetings of the three local clubs to be held on July 14 (L.V.R.C.) July 18…

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Empire Exhibition. Statement That the Prince May Tour the Dominions (Reuter's Message.) New York, June 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 8

The Prince of Wales may tour the Dominions to arouse interest in the British Empire Exhibition said Mr. C. W. Crawford, president of the Thirty…

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Empire Exhibition. Management Reorganising (Reuter's Message.) London, June 17

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 4

The British Empire Exhibition management is reorganising. Mr. Wintour will in future act as adviser to the consultant board. It is stated that…

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