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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

272 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 14

Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1925 · page 4

For the past few days the officials at the Trades Hall have been busy in issuing badges for the badge show, which is te be held on Tuesday and…

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Unionists' Ribbon Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1925 · page 2

To-morrow, will be the first day of the, ribbon show, when an inspection of mine employees will be made to see that they are wearing badges…

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Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

The first day of the badge show along the line of lode was conducted to-day, but on inquiries being made from Trades Hall officials no startling…

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Unionists' Badge Show No Stoppages at Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

According to statements made by mine managers along the line of lode the Industrial Council ribbon show passed off to-day without any delay…

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Unionists' Budge Show Success Is Reported

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 2

A meeting of the Barrier industrial Councir was held last night when the stewards for the badge show, submit ted their, reports. The reports…

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Unionists' Badge Show Incident at British

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 2

It is reported that a motor driver on the British mine absented himself from work during the shifts of the recent badge show. One of the…

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July Racing Carnival Nominations for Cups Close on Monday Next

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 5

The stake money for the Broken Hill Cup carnival in July totals £1810, and interest in the gathering is now being taken. On Monday at 5 o'clock…

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Wanda Vale Mica Show Mr. Barron Receives Order From Melbourne Firm Parcel to Go Forward

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1925 · page 2

A mica claim, situated 12 miles west of Broken Hill on the old Wanda Vale homestead, is creating much interest locally, and the reports that…

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The Cup Carnival (To the Editor.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 June 1925 · page 3

Sir,—The grandstand at the Broken Hill Racecourse, after having done duty for over 30 years, was blown, down by the severe storm experienced in…

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Empire Exhibition Small Attendances Cause Much Unrest (Reuter's Message.) London, June 15

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 June 1925 · page 4

Considerable unrest prevails among the exhibitors at Wembley owing to the relatively small attendances and the high rents and other expenses. The…

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Canadian Politics Control of Currency to Stabilise Prices £29,000 FOR N.Z. EXHIBITION (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, June 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 4

A message from Ottawa states that a suggestion that Canada should recommend to the League of Nations concerted action by members to stabilise…

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Canadian Politics Control of Currency to Stabilise Prices £29,000 FOR N.Z. EXHIBITION (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, June 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 8

A message from Ottawa states that a suggestion that Canada should recommend to the League of Nations concerted action by members to stabilise…

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Racing Carnival To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 2

Sir,—I have read with interest several letters in your paper recently re the tumble-down grandstand at the Broken Hill Racecourse. The racing…

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Racing Carnival To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 3

Sir.—Seeing in "The Miner" several letters about the "grand" stand at the racecourse at North Broken Hill, do you not think that it would be better…

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Sporting the Racing Carnival 23 Horses Mentioned for the Broken Hill Cup

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 1

Much interest is being displayed in the July racing carnival and on present indications it looks as if a record number of starters will take their…

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Shipping Trouble Unsuccessful Appeal Made to Man the Fordsdale Show of Hands Decides Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 1

The Commonwealth Line yesterday morning became involved in the shipping dispute, the seamen refusing to man the Fordsdale. A call for men…

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Empire Exhibition Sale of Opal Doublets Will Not Take Place

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 1

Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary to the Premier's Department:—…

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Melbourne Power Supply Failed on Wednesday Thieves Show Activity Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 1

The breakdown of the Melbourne power supply on Wednesday afternoon plunged the city and several suburbs into darkness. Thieves worked quickly,…

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Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 9

King Bardolph has been withdrawn from the South Broken Hill Cup. Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., to-day telegraphed Mr. H. W. Eriksen that…

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Amusements Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 1

Skating will be conducted at the Rink to-night as usual. A grand racing carnival has been fixed for July 18, Broken Hill Cup night, and a poster and movie…

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