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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 7 of 14

Racing Carnival Track Work the Final Gallops

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

The final gallops for the Broken Hill Cup meeting were executed on the Broken Hill course this morning. There was a large crowd of spectators…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 4

The Y.M.C.A. will hold an "All Australian Carnival" at the Town Hall on August 15 and following day, the conveners for the various stalls…

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Racing Carnival B.h.j.c. Opening To-morrow on Broken Hill Course Selections by "Maltster"

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

The 1928 Racing Carnival of the Broken Hill racing clubs will be opened on the Big course to-morrow. when the Broken Hill Jockey Club will…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 July 1928 · page 6

The Y.M.C.A. will hold an "All Australian Carnival" at the Town Hall on August 15 and following day, the conveners for the various stalls…

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The Following Appeared in Saturday's Special Issue. Racing Carnival B.H.J.C. Meeting Northgay Wins the Cup a Large Crowd Present

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 4

Racing enthusiasts and many persons who cannot be regarded as enthusiasts in the ordinary acceptance of the term but who invariably make an annual…

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Racing Carnival South Cup Inquiry Two Jockeys Reprimanded by Stipendiary Stewards

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 4

Messrs. L. Frazer and L. H. Macdonald, stipendiary stewards, this afternoon completed the inquiry into the alleged interference with Rama…

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Rainbow Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 3

The annual Mica-street Methodist fair will take place on Wednesday next in the church hall. The Ladies' Guild has worked hard for the success of the…

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Racing Carnival South Cup Inquiry Two Jockeys Reprimanded by Stipendiary S[?]ewards

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 6

Messrs. L. Frazer and L. H. Macdonald, stipendiary stewards, yesterday completed the inquiry into the alleged interference with Rama…

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Sporting Edition the Racing Carnival L.V.R.C. Meeting Northgay Wins His Second Cup a Large Crowd Present

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 1

Officials.—Committee: Messra. G. T. Fawcett (president). H. Fitts (vicepresident), C. W. Davies. A. Price. H. Oldfield. P. J. Concannon, T…

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Racing Carnival Brought to Close

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

The racing carnival brought to a close on Saturday was a triump[?] for local horses, the three cup events being taken by locally-owned candidates…

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Carnival at Lidcombe Why Profit Was Small Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 4

Although there was an attendance exceeding 7000 at the annual carnival of the Lidcombe Show and Sports Society the balance-sheet just…

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A "Rainbow" Fair Mica-street Methodists

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 4

The "Rainbow" fair organised by the ladies' guild in aid of the Mica-street Methodist Church funds was opened in the church hall this…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

In connection with the All-Australian Carnival to be held at the Town Hall on August 15 and 16, under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A., Mr. Rex…

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Charity Carnival to Be Held in Adelaide Bruce M'gregor Chosen As King of Football

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 1

To the list of worthy candidates for the title of King of Charity has been added Bruce M'Gregor, one of the most popular figures in football circles…

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Sohoolboys' Carnival Selection on Friday of Local Boys for N.s.w. Team

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 2

The League selectors, Messrs. T. S. Yuill, A. Hulbert; and C. Rehn, have selected six boys from last Saturday's (school) match to represent Broken…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 2

In connection with the All-Australian Carnival that has been arranged to take place at the Town Hall on August 15 and 16 a series of…

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Football Schoolboys' Carnival Local Players Selected for N.s.w. Carnival Team

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

A special meeting of the sportsmasters of the various schools was held in the Technical College this afternoon at 4 o'clock when the league selectors,…

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Schoolboys' Carnival Local Players Selected for N.s.w. Carnival Team

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the sportsmasters bf the various schools was held in the Technical College yesterday afternoon when the League selectors,…

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Football Schoolboys' Carnial Local Players Selected for N.s.w. Carnival Team

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 6

A special meeting of the sportsmasters of the various schools was held in the Technical College on Thursday at 4 o'clock when the league selectors,…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

In connection with the All-Australia carnival in aid of the Y.M.C.A. for the popular man competition Mr. K. Watson is leading by 120 votes…

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