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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

403 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 21

Exhibition of Fruit

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 4

Messra Sandercock Brothers have on view in their window samples of four varieties of peaches which were grown on trees purchased in July, 1919…

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Exhibition of Fruit

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

Messrs, Sandercock Brothers have on view in their window samples of four varieties of peaches which were grown on trees purchased in July, 1919…

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Dockers' Dispute. Concern Is Expressed About Exhibition Exhibits Australian Fears (Reuter's Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 1

The Australian exhibition authorities are greatly concerned at the prospect of a dock strike which will seriously delay the installation of exhibits. Four…

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Empire Exhibition. Secretary for Colonies Makes an Inspection London, February 15

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Thomas, Secretary for the Colonies, has-made a thorough inspection of part of the Empire exhibits and interested himself in the Indian…

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W.i.u. Meeting. Another Ribbon Show Is Fixed for March 4&5

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 2

The, following is reprinted from the W.I.U. newspaper, but for its accuracy "The "Miner" is not responsible:At the meeting of the W.I.U…

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Report to Attorney General Un a Fair Balance-sheet Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

Mr. T. R. Bavin. Attorney-General, has just received a. report regarding a fancy tair hold at West Maitland last year to [?] distress in the South…

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Australians Want Sheep at Emphie Exhibition (Reuter's Message.) London, February 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

The Australian Press learns that a deputation representing the Australian Empire Exhibition Advisory Council will to-morrow request Mr. Noel Buxton,…

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Gererai. Cable Rews Exhibition Is Proposed of Heart of Voltaire (Reuter's Message.) Paris, February 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

The Minister for Education has opened the Voltaire casket found in a lumber room with Houdon's plaster statue of the philosopher, which was…

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Silver City Show Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Silver City Show committee will be-held at the Town Hall on Thursday night. The most important basiness will be…

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Silver City Show Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Silver City Show committee will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday night. The most important business will be…

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Report to Attorney-general on A.fair Balance-sheet Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

Mr. T. R. Bavin. Attorney-General, has just received a report regarding a fancy fair held at West Maitland last year to relieve distress in the South…

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Firemen's Carnival Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

The Firemen's Carnival at the Show Grounds on Saturday in aid of all the State hospitals was very successful. A long and varied programme of athletic…

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Mildura Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 2

A sports carnival will be held at Mildura on Easter Saturday, April 19; Easter Sunday, April 20; and Easter Monday, April 21. A varied…

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Silver City Show Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held in the Town Hall last night, Mr. A. Malthouse, the president, occupying the…

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Empire Exhibition. Consignment of Sheep May Go From Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

Advice has been received by the Pastoral Sub-committee of the British Empire Exhibition through the State executive to the effect that the British…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 3

The Viotorian Racing Club's Autumn meeting which opens at Flemington tomorrow should provide some highly interesting racing. Horses from New…

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Empire Exhibition. Consignment of Sheep May Go From Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 8

Advice has been received by the Pastoral Sub-committee of the British Empire Exhibition through the State executive to the effect that the British…

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Cycling March Carnival the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. E. A. May, secretary of the League of Wheelmen, has received the following nominations for the sports carnival promoted by the Sports…

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Ribbon Show Underground W.i.u. and F.e.d. and F.a

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

A ribbon, show was conducted by the Workers' Industrial Union to-day covering underground workers. Ribbons were also issued by the Federated…

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Exhibition Tn 1930 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 2

Speaking at the Town Planning Association function yesterday, Sir Thomas Henley said that possibly a British Empire Exhibition would be…

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