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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Show Window Broken

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 2

A show case window at Sykes studio was broken on Saturday night, but nothing appeared to be taken. The police, on noticing the damage,…

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Proposed Beauty Show Madrid, January 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 4

The Spanish Government is inviting each South American republic to appoint a woman representing its beauty rand intelligence to participate in the…

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N.S.W. Country Carnival More Broken Hill Wins Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

The country tennis carnival was continued yesterday. The matches resulted:- —Canberra II. v. Broken Hill. —…

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N.S.W. Country Carnival Broken Hill Teams Play Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 1

The country tennis carnival was continued yesterday with the following results:- — Albury v. Broken Hill. —…

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N.S.W. Country Carnival Broken Hill Teams Play Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 4

The country tennis carnival was continued yesterday with the following results:- —Albury v. Broken Hill.—…

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Tennis Country Carnival Broken Hill Beats Mudgee Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

Further play in the teams matches took place when the Country Tennis Carnival was resumed yesterday. The weather was fine. Results:-…

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N.S.W. Country Carnival Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 3

The teams matches were concluded at the country tennis carnival yesterday. The chief event was won by Barraba which defeated Mudgee by 5…

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Exhibition in Brussels Invaded by Fascists Much Damage Done (A.p.a. Message.) London, January 12

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 1

A Brussels message states that a gang of several score of Fascists invaded the Soviet Exhibition. The leader blew a whistle and a portion…

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Motor Show Opened Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 1

The motor show with nearly £l,000,000 worth of exhibits, was opened at the Show ground yesterday by Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, the acting…

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Motor Show Opened Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

The motor show with nearly £l,000,000 worth of exhibits was opened at the Show ground yesterday by Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, the acting…

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Billy Grime in U.S.A. a Disappointing Exhibition with a Negro Opponent New York, January 15

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

Billy Grime (Australia) fought a six-round match with Bobby Nelson to-night. It resulted in a draw, and eliminated Grime as a contender for…

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Warrnambol Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

Three horses won doubles at the Warrnambool Summer carnival last week, Agricolo was successful in the two Steeplechases. Kenny placed the two…

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Sydney Motor Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

Official figures show that more than 90,000 persons attended the motor show at the show ground during its currency…

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Germany Refuses Exhibits at Milan Peace Fair Berlin, January 20

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

"Germany cannot be expected to participate in 'Victory' celebrations, and has advised firms not to exhibit at the Milan fair, on the occasion of…

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Sporting French Tennis Players an Exhibition Match Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

In an exhibition match at the White City courts Borotra defeated Anderson by 9—7. 4—3…

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Monday's Racing Williamstown Carnival Programme and Selections Telegraphed by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

The Foundation Day meeting of the Williamstown Racing Club will be held on the seaside course on Mohday Acceptances times of starting, and…

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Monday's Racing Williamstown Carnival Programme and Selections Telegraphed by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

The Foundation Day meeting of the "Williamstown Racing Club will be held on the seaside course on Monday. Acceptances, times of starting, and…

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Sydney Exhibition Centennial Park Granted to Federal Government Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, announced yesterday that he had received a letter from the New South Wales Government approving of the…

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Commonwealth Electoral Rolls. Preparation of the Rolls for Exhibition and for the forthcoming General Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

The Divisional Returning Officer for Darling (Mr E. D. Senior) advises that an amalgamated supplemental roll for each Subdivision of the…

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State Politics Amendment Proposed to the Fair Rents Act Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 1

A draft bill to amend the Fair Rents Act has been completed by Mr. R. J. Lee, Minister for Justice, and will be submitted to the Cabinet for…

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