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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

272 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 14

"Fair Play for Players"

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

From "Football Fan":— It was pleasing to see the effect of the police activities at the Jubilee Oval on Saturday afternoon, in keeping the…

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Flying Boat Smash at a Margate Fair Our People Dead (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 1

Four persons were killed and several seriously injured in a flying boat accident at a Margate fair. The front stay ofthe boat, which was named…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the Y.M.C.A. All-Australian Carnival was held in the Y.M.C.A.. Rooms on Friday week last. The following officials were…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 1

A meeting in connection with the Y.M.C.A. All-Australian Carnival was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday. Mr. A. T. Hancock presided over a…

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The Cup Carnival Lady Alda's Nomination Accepted for B.h.j.c. Cup Nomination in Order Is Decision of A.j.c

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 1

The nomination of Lady Alda for the Broken Hill Cup which was recently rejected by the Broken Hill Jockey Club, has now been accepted by that…

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Police Are Preparing for Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

While racing officials have been busy making preparations for the racing carnival, the police have also been preparing for the reception of any…

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Novelty Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

The Novelty Fair organised by Miss M. Barratt (candidate) and her willing helpers in connection with the Hospital Queen Competition, and held…

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Racing Carnival General Nominations First Cup Payments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 3

The Broken Hill racing carnival will be opened on Saturday, July 14, and will be continued on the following Wednesday and Saturday. Yesterday…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the All-Australian Carnival will be held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms to-morrow afternoon when Mr. A. T. Hancock will…

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Racing Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 3

Jockey L. Davidson, who rode Baden to victory at Menindie, has telegraphed that he will be present for the Cup carnival. He will probably pilot Baden…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

A meeting in connection with the All-Australian Carnical to be held by the Y.M.C.A., was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms this afternoon, Mr. A. T…

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Racing Carnival Lady Alda's Nominations Rejected for All Events

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

lt was unofficially reported this afternoon that the nominations of Lady Alda for all events at the racing carnival have been rejected. The…

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Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 2

A horse train will leave Adelaide on Monday for Broken Hill. lt is expected that Mentellini, the cup favorite, will be on the train…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 6

A meeting in connection with the All-Australian Carnival to be held by the Y.M.C.A., was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday Mr. A. T…

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Racing Carnival Lady Alda's Nominations Rejected for All Events

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 6

It was unofficially reported yesterday afternoon that the nominations of Lady Alda for all events at the racing carnival have been rejected. The…

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POLO N.S.W. Country Carnival Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 3

Goulburn won the Dudley Cup at the conclusion of the polo carnival on Saturday defeating Harden by 4 goals to 3 after an extra chucker had been…

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Racing Carnival the Fancied Candidates for Broken Hill Cup

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

Discussion to-day took a much more brisk turn on the Broken Hill Cup to be run on Saturday. Northgay and Redfield are the most fancied of the…

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Racing Carnival Fancied Cup Candidates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

With the close approach of the Broken Hill Cup race many more candidates have come into the discussions. Mentellini is still the favorite…

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Police Precautions During Cup Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

In order to fully combat the undesirable element that usually gathers at Cup carnivals, Superintendent W. F. Dimond this year got into…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 1

Two voting competitions, are Being run in connection with the All-Australian carnival being promoted by the Y.M.C.A. In the most popular State…

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