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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 5 of 14

A Free Cinema Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 3

There was much excitement in the vicinity of Mr. H. S. Middleton's shop in Argent-street last night as the result of latecomers seeing a large crowd…

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Silver City Show Guessing Competitions

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

The fat sheep and the bullock which were used in connection with the guessing competitions at the Silver City Show on Saturday were slaughtered…

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Fire in Melbourne at Exhibition Building Soon Got Under Control Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

A fire broke out last night in the Exhibition Building, where a big international motor exhibition is being held. The flames were soon extinguished…

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Fire in Melbourne at Exhibition Building Soon Got Under Control Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 8

A fire broke out last night in the Exhibition Building, where a big international motor exhibition is being held. The flames were soon extinguished…

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West Darling Carnival Broken Hill Club Ball Held at Palais De Dansi

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 1

The Broken Hill Club Ball was held, at the Palais, de Danse last night, this being the opening of the West Darling carnival. The gay decorations of the…

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West Darling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bartlett, of Mt. Sturt Station, arrived last night to participate in the West Darling functions, and are staying at the…

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Latest News Issue. West Darling Picnic Races Conclusion of Carnival Lady Silistria Succeeds in the Picnic Handicap

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

The annual carnival of the West Darline Picnic Race Club was broug to a close on the Broken Hill racecourte this afternoon in dull and…

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Death Tn Picture Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1927 · page 1

At the conclusion of a picture entertainment at Albury it was found that a man had not left his seat. Later the custodian of the hall made…

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Artists Without Hands a Pathetic Exhibition (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 1

A pathetic art exhibition which is being held in the County Council Hall consists of paintings, drawings, and needlework by defective children…

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Car-parking Incidents at Silver City Show Offensive Behavior Alleged Against Guide Constable the Prosecutor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 1

A case which has been the subject of much controversy among local motorists came before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., in the Police Court this…

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Car-parking Incidents at Silver City Show Offensive Behavior Charge Dismissed Against Guide Another Defendant Fined "Pity Cases Came to Court". Is Magistrate's Comment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

In the Police Court this afternoon, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M:, the case was concluded in which William Frankland Taylor, a…

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Car-parking Incidents at Silver City Show Automobile Assn. Officer Makes Official Statement

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

Mr. B. H. Boykett, assistant-secretary of the Automobile Association, today made the following statement concerning the prosecution of Guide…

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A Generous Defendant "Fair Go" Foe, Plaintiff

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 3

When the complainant in a peace complaint did not appear in the Port Adelaide Police Court on Friday Mr.G. W. Halcombe, S.M., asked…

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Local Racing South Club Getting Ready Por the July Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 3

Great preparations are being made at the South racecourse to have it in a most spic and span state for the Cup carnival in July. Yesterday…

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Royal Show Profits Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 4

The profits of the recent Royal Agricultural Society Show exceeded £27,000…

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Football Carnival Recommendations From S.A. on Hand-passing System. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 4

The South Australian Football League decided last, night to recommend to the Australian Football Council a revision to the former system of…

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Unionists Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 June 1927 · page 3

The quarterly badge show will begin on the night shift to-night, and will be continued over the following two shifts. Stewards will be posted at…

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Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 1

The quarterly badge show was opened along the line of lode on the night shift and was continued over the day and afternoon shifts to-day. Reports…

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Silver City Show Report to Committee of Successful Result

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held at Megaw and Hogg's auction mart last night. Mr. J. Merritt presiding. The rough…

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Racing Carnival Nominations for Cups to Be Taken on

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 3

The first important development in connection with the July carnival of the Broken Hill racing clubs will take place on Monday next when…

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