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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Fancy Dress Carnival. Held at New Masonic Hall

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 1

A juvenile fancy dress carnival was held in the New Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, March 4, the proceeds of which were in aid of the St. John's…

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Victorian Racing. Autumn Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 3

[?] justified [?] claims to be regarded as the best two-year-old of the [?] by his victory in the A[?] [?]ale Stakes on the third day of the…

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Empire Exhibition. Preference to Empire Wines to Be Given by Caterers (Reuter's Message.) London, March 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

It is stated that the Empire Exhibition authorities have already entered into an agreement with Lyons Limited, caterers for the Exhibition, permitting…

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Expire Exhibition Band. Preliminary Selection Includes Mr. W. MAY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. W. M. Partington, conductor of the Australian Imperial Band, after a tour throughout Australia reports that 63 players have been selected, from…

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British Empire Exhibition Meeting at Hyde Park Favors Opening on Sundays (Reuter's Message). London, March 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt, president of the Fellowship of Freedom, presided at a meeting in Hyde Park this afternoon. where a resolution moved by Mr…

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New South Wales. Record Entries Received for Sydney Royal Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

Last week's rush entries for the Royal Show constitute a record. It has been decided to extend the closing date…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Hall, secretary af the Silver City Show committee, reports that at the show to be held this year for all exhibits in all classes other than horses…

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Empire Exhibition. to Be Opened'by the King on St. George's Day (Reuter's Message.) London. March 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day, in moving the estimate of £118,000 for expenditure on the Empire Exhibition, Mr. William Lunn, Parliamentary…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Hall, secretary of the Silver City Show committee, stated to-day that he recently received a letter from a Mr. Goulter, of Crystal Brook, whick…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Hall, secretary of the Silver City Show committee, stated to-day that he recently received a letter from a Mr. Goulter, of Crystal Brook, which…

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Empire Exhibition. Dispute Still Exists Anent Australian Wines (Reuter's Message.) London, March 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 1

The difficulty regarding the sale of Australian wines at the British Empire Exhibition is still unsettled, although it is constantly engaging the attention…

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Empire Exhibition. Dispute Still Exists Anent Australian Wines (Reuter's Message.) London, March 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 2

The difficulty regarding the sale of Australian wines at the British Empire Exhibition is still unsettled, although it is constantly engaging the attention…

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Youth Burned to Death at Brussels Carnival (Reuter's Message.) London, March 25

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 4

Reuter's Brussels correspondent reports:— "Four youths dressed in cottonwool and representing Esquimaux attended…

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Assault at Picture Show. Man Gets Six Months Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 1

In the Central Criminal Court yesterday Amos Coote (25) was convicted on a charge of indecently assaulting a girl aged ll years while she was…

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Silver City Show. Meeting of Committiee

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 1

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held at the South Jockey Club rooms on Thursday evening Mr. W. J. Edwards presiding over a…

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Silver City Show. Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 8

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held at the South Jockey Club rooms son Thursday evening, Mr. W. J. Edwards presiding over a…

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Empire Exhibition. No Opening on Sundays Is Executive's Decision (Reuter's Message.) London, March 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 1

Sir James Stevenson told a deputation that the partial opening of the Empire Exhibition on Sundays would result in a heavy financial loss, and…

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Empire Exhibition. British Covt's. Vote Increased to £600,000 (Reuter's Message.) London, March 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 1

Mr. William Graham, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has given notice that a motion will be moved in the House of Commons to increase the…

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Empire Exhibition. British Govt's. Vote Increased to £800,000 (Reuter's Message.) London, March 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. William Graham, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has given notice that a motion will be moved in the House of Commons to increase the…

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Exhibition at Wembley to Be Opened to Time London, April 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1924 · page 4

In the House of Commons last night Mr. J. H. Thomas, Secretary for the Colonies, most strongly contradicted the statement that the British Empire…

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