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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

272 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 14

Angligan Fair Opened in Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 1

Prettily decorated stalls, a tempting array of goods ana a large band of enthusiastic workers made it clear that nothing has been left undone to make…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 2

Buttons for the badge show to be held on November 15 were being distributed at the Workers Industrial Union office to-day…

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The Turf V.R.C. Cup Carnival Programme and Selections Telegraphed, by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 3

The Victoria Racing Club will begin its, spring meeting at Flemington tomorrow when the Derby, Marioyrnong Plate, Cantala Stakes, and other races…

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Anglican Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 4

Tue Anglican fair was brought to a close in the Town Hall last night. The attendance was fair, and the business carried on satisfactory. It is reported…

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Anglican Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 2

The Anglican fair was brought to a close in the Town Hall last night. The attendance was fair, and the business carried on satisfactory. It is reported…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 1

There was a fair demand at the Trades Hall offices to-day for the buttons which will be used in connection with the badge show on Tuesday…

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Unionists Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 5

There was a fair demand at the Trades Hall offices to-day for the buttees which will be used in connection with the badge show on Tuesday,…

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Sporting Edition. To-day's Racing V.R.C. Carnival Mollison Is Successful in Maribyrnong Plate Silvieus Beats Amounts in Melbourne Stakes Trivalve's Derby Vaals Takes Cantala Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 1

The [?] day of the V.R.C. spring carnival was opened at Flemington this [?] in the presence of one of th? largest crowds seen on the course…

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Saturday's Special Issue Racing V.R.C. Carnival Mollison Is Successful in Maribyrnong Plate Silvius Reats Amounis in Melbourne Stakes Trivalve's Derby Vaals Takes Cantala Melbourne, Satarday

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1927 · page 4

The first day of the V.R.C. spring carnival was opened at Flemington this afternoon in the presence of one of the largest crowds seen on the course…

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Unionists' Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 2

The button being issued for the badge show to be held on November 15 has clasped hands in the centre with an inscription underneath, "Unity…

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Latest News Issue. To-day's Racing V.r.c. Cup Carnival [?] Is Successful in the Melbourne Cup Silvius Runner-up

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 4

The V.R.C. Spring carnival was to-day at Flemington when chief interest was centred in the Melbourne Cup, the chief event in…

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V.r.c. Carnival the Melbourne Cup Congratulations Showered on Trainer J. Scobie Praise for Lewis

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 3

J. Scobie was showered with congratulations after he kid in the Melbourne Cup winner, Trivalve (says the "Register"). Scores rushed to shake…

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The Palestine Campaign Incident Recalled at London Motor Show (A.p.a. Message.) London, November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 1

The one mon who was mainly responsible for the escape of General Von Sanders from the clutches of the Australian Light Horse ofter the rout of…

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To-day's Racing Williamstown Carnival Epilogue Wins Handicap Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 4

The Williamstown Racing Club Carnival was opaned on the seaside course to-day in fine weather, and in the presence of a large crowd of…

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Exhibition Tennis France Beats South America (A.p.a. Message.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1927 · page 4

Vancouver, November 6. A Buenos Aires message states that in an exhibition tennis tournament to-day between France and South…

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Victorian Racing Last Days of Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 3

With two wins in two starts Silvius earned the welght-for-age honors at the Flemington spring meeting. Silvius gained his first success at…

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Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 5

Officers at the Trades Hall issued to-day a large number o[?] buttons for theb adge, show which is to be held on Tuesday next, but there are still…

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Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 2

Officers at the Trades HAll issued to-day a large number of buttons for the[?] adge show which is to be held on Tuesday next, but there are still…

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The Following Appeared — IN — To-day's Afternoon Issue. Boxing Exhibition Last Night Knowles and Pierce Give Good W0rk-outs

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 2

Both Harry Pierce and Mick Knowles displayed their wares before a good crowd at the Stadium last night when the usual exhibitions were given…

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Unionists'badge Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 2

The badge show along the line of lode was completed on the afternoon shift yesterday, and reports from stewards to the union offices showed…

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