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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival Results of Competitions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Town Hall this afternoon when Mrs. Dennis, the Mayoress, opened the All-Australia carnival of the Y.M.C.A. in…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

The All-Australian carnival which has been organised by the Y.M.C.A. last night attracted another good attendance. There was competition…

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Unionists Badge Show in the Baking Trade

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

The Baking Trade Employees' Union to-day began a badge show amongst its members, but men who were displaying them to-day stated that up…

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Death at Picture Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

While watching a moving picture entertainment at Adyare Hall. Blighstrcet. city, last night Mrs. Mary Ann Brennan suddenly collapsed and…

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The Palais Musicians From "Fair Deal":—

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 1

Once again the Palais management is being neckled and harassed by that band of dictators—the Musicians Union. And this time the man in…

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Bulldogs at Melbourne Dog Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 3

This trio came from Bendigo to a dog show at Wirth's Olympia (Melbourne). They apparently took little interest in the other exhibits or the people who inspected them…

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Broken Hill Dog Successful at Show in Adelaides

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 1

Mr J. V. Harvey, chemist, of Broken Hill recently sent his Irish Terrier, Davington Magnum, to compete in three sections of the Adelaide…

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Burke Ward School Spring Fair Opened

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

There was a good attendance a the Burke Ward Hall this afternoon at the opening of the Burke Ward Spring Fair organised by the women'…

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Charity Carnival Receipts Attorney-general Comments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. F. S. Boyce, Attorney-General, states that the financial statement of the last Venetian carnival at Monly disclosed an unsatisfactory result. The…

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Member of Committee Refers to Carnival Costs Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Cox, a member of the Manly Venetian carnival committee, replying to the declaration of Mr. F. S. Boyce, Attorney-General, that the…

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Charity Carnival Receipts Attorney-general Comments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. F. S. Boyce, Attorney-General states that the financial statement of the last Venetian carnival at Manly disclosed an unsatisfactory result. The…

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Member of Committee Refers to Carnival Costs Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. W. Cox, a member of the Manly Venetian carnival committee, replying to the declaration of Mr. F. S. Boyce, Attorney-General, that the…

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Charity Carnival To-day on the Adelaide Oval Large Crowd Attended Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 1

Glorious weather prevailed to-day on the occasion of the fifth charity carnival, the funds collected from which are distributed among hospitals…

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Salvation Army. North Spring Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. Fred J. Potter this afternoon opened a "Spring". fair. at the Lanestreet Salvation, Army Hall before a large attendance. A musical…

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Catholic School Children. to Hold Athletic Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 4

The pupils of the Marist Brothers' College are at present preparing for their forthoming athletic meeting The date has not yet been decided…

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Methodist Church Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 2

The annual effort of the local Methodist Church is being held this week in the Oddfellows' Hall. The opening ceremony was performed at…

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"Spring" Fair at the South

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 2

The South Methodist "Spring" fair will be opened in Smith's Hall at 3 o'clock on Wednesday next by Dr. Branson. On Thursday night a fancy…

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"Spring" Fair South Methodists Effort

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 4

The South Methodists "Spring" fair was opened in Smith's Hall this afternoon. The proceeds of the fair are in aid of the South Methodist Trust…

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Mechanical "Man" Wlll Open Exhibition (Special to "The Miner.") London, September 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 1

"Robot" is not merely a collection of wires and cleverly-jointed steel, but a man-like figure, more life-like that the cleverest wax model. It is capable…

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The "Spring" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

The Central-street Methodist Church "Spring" fair was continued last night when competitions were engaged in. The results of the competitions were:—…

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