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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

253 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 13

"Butterfly" Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 2

The "Queen" competition in connection with the "Butterfly" fair conducted by the South Broken Hill Baptist Church…

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Amusements St. Peter's Fair Concluded

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 1

The 10,000 shillings fair conducted in aid of St. Peter's Church was brought to a successful conclusion last night. There was again a good…

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V.R.C. Carnival Oak Stakes Acceptors. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 November 1926 · page 4

The following are the final acceptances for the Oak Stakes, for three-year-old fillies, of 1[?] miles, to be run on Thursday next:—Tut Tut, 8.10;…

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Silverton News Methodist Variety Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1926 · page 3

A "variety" fair to raise funds for the renovation of the Silverton Methodist Church was held in the Mechanics Institute on Saturday afternoon last…

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To-day's Racing V.R.C. Carnival Spearfelt Is Successful in the Melbourne Cup Fuji San a Winner Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1926 · page 4

The V.R.C. Melbourne Cup was decided at Flemington this afternoon in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. The big event went to…

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State Lottery Churches Show Opposition' Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 1

The Council of Churches strongly protesta against the Government's proposals to establish a State lottery for the purpose of financing hospitals…

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U.S.A. Elections Early Returns Show Gains for Democrats Majority for Modification of the Prohibition Law (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

Early returns show that the Democrats gained four seats in the Senate. They need five more to obtain a majority. The early returns also…

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U.S.A. Elections Latest Returns Show Republican Losses No Party Has Majority (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 4

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 1

The latest returns show the following results of the voting in connection with the U.S.A. elections for the Senate:—18 Republicans, 47…

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V.R.C. Carnival Concluding Day Pantheon's C.B. Fisher Plate the Banker Wins Handicap Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1926 · page 1

The V.R.C. carnival was brought to a close to-day when the events resulted as follows:— BATMAN STAKES, 1 mile…

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Holding of Next Carnival Is Arranged for August

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

Messrs. A. A. Moffatt (W.A.), A. A. Manzie (Victoria), and E. Tassie (S.A.), members of the executive of the Australian Football Council, have…

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Unionises' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 1

Buttons for the badge show to be held on December 7 and following day are now being distributed by Mr. G. Gough, secretary of the Federated…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 2

The Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association is now issuing to members buttons for the badge show on December 7 and following…

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Come to Tasmania! (The Wonderland). "Come-to-tasmania" Carnival, 6th to 30th NOVEMBER. Reduced Fares

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

For information about the Charming Island. State, write to the South Australian Tourist Bureau, King William-street, Adelaide…

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Big English Car Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 3

The motor show at Olympia is the biggest in the history of Great Britain. Already 200,000 cars have been sold. The agents put the value of these at…

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Boycott Is Threatened of Wollongong Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 1

The Wollongong show committee is threatened with a boycott of its next show by the miners as a result of the gate charges having been increased…

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4Th Barrier Scouts' Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 2

The Parents' Association and friends of the 4th Barrier Scouts have completed arrangements for a scout fair which will be held at the Y.M.C.A…

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Tennis Victory Causes Surprise at Victorian Carnival Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

At the Victorian tennis carnival yesterday P.O'Hara Wood and M [?]nnes were defeated in the doubles championship by two comparatively…

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Y.m.c.a. Scouts' Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

A fair in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Scouts was opened in the Y.M.C.A. rooms this afternoon. The proceeds of the effort are to go to the touring…

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In Fair Provence

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 4

During the month of May any treveller journeying by road to. Southern France might come to the conclusion that that country held roars gipsies…

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Girl Guides Fair At. St. Peter's Hall To-day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 1

A fair in aid of the 1st Barrier Troop of Girl Guides was opened in St. Peter's parish hall this afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed…

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