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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 7 of 13

The "American" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 5

The "American" fair organised by the members of the W.C.T.U., Barrier Temperance Alliance and I.O.R. will be opened at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday…

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"American" Fair Queen Competttion Voting

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 June 1926 · page 3

The queen competition for the "American" Fair to he held in the Town Hall on Wednesday next is causing a good deal of interest, and the…

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The "American" Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 3

The crowning of the "American's fair queen will take place to-morrow night at the Town Hall. The six Queens will wear dresses of white while…

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Racing Carnival Bookings at Hotels

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 3

The racing carnival this year will attract a largo number of visitors from Adelaide... Hotelkeepers in the course of conversation this morning…

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The "American" Fair Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

The "American" fair was opened in the Town Hall at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon by Dr. Branson in the presence of a large crowd. The stalls…

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Sporting the Racing Carnival. Early Closing of Shops

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 8

The Broken Hill Registration Board yesterday applied the Chamber of Commerce for all shops to be closed at 12 o'clock on Saturdays, July 17…

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The "American" Fair Over £300 Realised. the Queen Competition Won by Eunice Hancock

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 6

The "American" fair was brought to a close in the Town Hall last night when the hall was packed to witness the crowning of the successful queen…

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Sporting the Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 1

Although there is not much activity being displayed in the local carnival inquiries are being made concerning certain, candidates. One well-known…

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The Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 1

There is still much uncertainty about what horses will make the trip Broken Hill for the racing carnival.It is thought that Water Pistol,…

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The Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 2

There is still much uncertainty about what horses will make the trip to Broken Hill for the racing carnival. It is thought that Water Pistol,…

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Reference by the Premier at Annual Sheep Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 2

At the annual sheep show Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, referred to the Workers' Compensation Act. He claimed that the Government's policy…

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Reference by the Premier at Annual Sheep Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 1

At the annual sheep show Mr.J. T. Lang the Premier, referred to the Workers' Compensation Act. He claimed that the Government's policy…

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Sporting the Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 3

Water Pistol is now the absolute first choice for the Silver City Cup. One person in everv seven met favors Ike Reid's charge. Should Water Pistol be…

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Racing Carnival Cup Scratchings

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 3

The following is a full list of the Scratchings so far recorded for the three cups:— Silver City Cup.—Eracre, Uriah,…

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The Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 1

Steel Bronze, winner of the Tennant Cup at Port Augusta yesterday, holds an engagement in the Silver City Cup, but will now be called upon to carry…

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The Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 4

The most spoken of horse yesterday in connection with the Silver City Cup was Rakette. He has now come right into public favor…

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Sporting Racing Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

Horses engaged in events at the local Cup meetings are moving along nicely on the Adelaide tracks. At Morphettville the following work was…

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Racing Carnival an Interesting Gallop

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 5

There was a large crowd of spectators at the "Big" course this morning to witness a mile gallop from a barrier start between Alraetus…

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Polo Carnival. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 1

The polo carnival was concluded on Saturday with the following results:— Dudley Cup (final).—Harden beat Muswellbrook by 8 goals to 4…

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Doorkeeper Assaulted at a Picture Show Man Is Fined £10

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson. S. M., William James Flanagan (26). against whom there was one previous…

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