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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Victorian Racing Last Days of Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 3

Strephon's performance in winning the St. Leger Stakes, the Governor's Plate, and the King's Plate at the Flemington Autumn meeting equalled…

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Mrs. Valerie Smith Offer of a Contract to Show at Music Hall (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 1

The "Daily Sketch" reports that Mrs. Valerie Smith has been, offered £50 a week for a contract to appear at a music hall with a well-known…

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Silver City Show Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

The Silver City Show Committee held a meeting in Middleton and Opie's auction mart last night, Mr. A. Malthouse presiding…

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Swimming All Schools Carnival Results of Events

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

The fifth annual swimming carnival of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held in the City Baths this afternoon under fine…

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Sydney Royal Show Objection of a Bishop to Show on Good Friday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 3

Preaching at St. Andrew's Cathedral last night Bishop D'Arcy-Irvine lamented that the Royal Show was still to be held on Good Friday. It…

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Silver City Show Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held in Middleton and Opie's auction mart last night. Mr. Albert Malthouse presided…

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The Sydney Show High Jump Record Dungog Clears 7ft. 6in. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 1

The show was continued to-day in glorious weather and Mr. L. Judd's Thumbs Up won the New Zealand Insurance Company's trophy for the…

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Football League Special Meeting No Matches to Be Played on Silver City Show Day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 3

Mr. C. J. M'Allister (vice-chairman) presided over a special meeting of the Football League held last night. There were also present: Messrs. E. T. Lamb,…

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The Sydney Show the High Jump Record Has Not Yet Been Broken Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 1

Wet weather prevailed for the show to-day, when the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven, and Sir Dodley de Chair, the State Governor, witnessed…

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Nicola Show Prices

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 1

"Inquirer" During the Nicola season there will be no half price admission for children on Saturday nights, but on other nights children will be…

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The Sydney Show Rev. T. E. Ruth's Reference to Holding on Good Friday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 1

The Rev. T. E. Ruth, preaching in the Pitt-street Congregational Church yesterday remarked: "Let the whole church go to the show. The Roman,…

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Industrial Exhibition Announced for Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

The S.A. Chamber of Manufacturs announces another Industrial Exhibition for next year. It will be open from March 21 to May 17. The secretary,…

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Silver City Show Schedules Are Ready

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 3

The schedules for the Silver City Show to be held on the Western Oval on May 11 may be obtained from Mr. J. W. S. Cockrum, the secretary…

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Silver City Show Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show Committee was held in Middleton and Opie's auction mart last night. Mr. A. Malthouse presided…

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British Industries Fair Demand for Razor Blades

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 3

One of the most noticeable features of the British Industries Fair held at Sheffield has been the sales of, and inquiries for, razor blades (says the…

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Fire It Toowoomba Show Exhibits Destroyed Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

A fire yesterday completely destroyed the industrial pavilion at the Toowoomba showground building. It contained most of the exhibits. The…

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Cycling Morgan-street Carnival to Be Held at M'culloch Park

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 3

The Morgan-street Cycle Club will hold a cycling carnival at M'Culloch Park on Sunuay. The programme is valued at £66, and record nominations…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

From G. Jones, Heatherville Kennels:— There is talk of restricting the winning of prizes af the forthcoming…

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Champion Jumper Shot Injured at Show Hawkesbury

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

During the hunting contest at the Hawkesbury Show this afternoon Mr. G. Wilson's Arabo, a champion jumper, and a winner of many events at the…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

From "Registered Competitor":— In reply to G. Jones, Heatherville Kennels, I am more than surprised to think that Mr. Jones, who has shown…

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