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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 6 of 13

Unionists' Badge Show to Be Held Next Week

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 3

Trades Hall officials were again busy to-day issuing buttons for the badge show which is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next…

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"Red Triangle" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

A "Red Triangle" Fair organised by the members of the Y.M.C.A. ladies' committee will be held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Thursday next. Mrs. R…

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Skuthorp's Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

When Firefly, the outlaw of Skn[?] buckjumping show, was led into the ring at 9.30 o'clock last night there was much speculation as to…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

In union circles arrangements are nearing completion for the badge show to be conducted along the line of lode, Pinnacles and Globe Proprietary…

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Unionists' Badge Show To-morrow and

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 2

At a meeting held yesterday under the auspices of the Industrial Council matters were finalised by the stewards appointed to conduct the badge show…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 1

To-day was the first day of the badge show conducted along the line of lode by the Barrier Industrial Council. At union offices it was reported that…

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Bonnie Reine or Bachelor Gay Local Racing Good Nominations Likely for Cup Carnival Nominations Close

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 3

Nominations for the local cups to be decided in July close on Monday next, and on present indications there is likely to be a record entry. Mr. W…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 2

Inquirios at union offices to-day made it clear that the hadere show conducted by the Barrier Industrial Council had passed off without any…

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"Red Triangle" Fair Y.m.c.a. Effort

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 2

The "Red Triangle" fair was opened in the Y.M.C.A. rooms at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Mrs. R. Dennis, the Mayoress. The effort is for one day…

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Boxing or Wrestling During Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 1

The boxing committee of the Trades Hall Trust will open negotiations during the next few weeks in order to have boxing or wrestling…

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Boxing or Wrestling Dubing Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 2

The boxing committee of the Trades Hall Trust will open negotiations during the next few weeks in order to have, boxing or wrestling…

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Racing Carnival Cup Nominations. a Splendid Response

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 4

Messrs. W. J. Hughes and A. C. Macdougall, the secretaries of the three local racing clubs, this afternoon took the nominations for the three cups to…

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"Snow" Fair Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 2

The "Snow" fair in aid of the Micastreet Methodist Ladies' Guild was opened in the Mica-street Hall at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Mrs. H. R…

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Empire Exhibition Withdrawn From Auction After 10 Minutes' Bidding (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 1

The British Empire, Exhibition buildings and site at Wembley have been withdrawn from auction. The highest bid was £315,000. The proceedings…

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"Snow" Fair Continued Last Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 2

The "Snow'' fair was continued in the Mica-street Methodist Hau last night when there was a large attendance. A brisk business was carried on…

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Artificial Wool At. Manchester Show (Special to "The Miner.") Manchester, June 16

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 1

Cloths composed of 100 per cent. Sniafil make a poor show at fhe Manchester artificial- wool exhibition, but mixed with real wool they are more…

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"American" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 5

The secretary of tho "American" fair reports that arrangements are well in hand. The fair will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, June 30…

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The "Ammerican" Fair Meeting of Workers

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 3

Mrs. Davis, vice-president of the "American" fair, presided over a very large attendance of workers at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Saturday evening…

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The Raging Carnival Silver City Cup Fancies Much Early Discussion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 3

Although the Silver City Cup will not be run until Saturday, July 17, there is already much discussion as to the likely winner. As is usual there…

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Sporting Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 3

C. Hegney who first brought Niggering to Broken Hill, left Mildura for here on Wednesday with three horses to compete at the Cup carnival…

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