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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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The Cup Carnival General Nominations

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 8

The July Cup carnival is drawing very near, and daily, interest in being increased in the meeting. On Monday another interesting stage will be…

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Sydney Sheep Show Opened by Governor Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 6

At the opening of the Sydney sheep show to-day Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, congratulated the Sheep Breeders' Association on the success…

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Prize Sheep at the Sydney Show. Which Was Opened This Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 1

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Sporting Carnival in Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 4

The polo carnival was continued at the Kensington racecourse to-day. The first match was a struggle be tween Gundagai and the Scone B team,…

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Cup Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

Galore was nominated for the Jumpers' Flat to be decided at the B.H.J.C. meeting and for the hurdle race at the South gathering…

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The Cup Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

The withdrawals from the Silver City Cup yesterday were:—Mary Spa, Wahinbee, Lina Magne, Prince Bobby, Janomagne, Ambah. Pistolva,…

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Cup Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 2

Matic, which is freely entered for the carnival miner events, showed pace at Parkes last week. It was defeated by a neck over six furlongs in 1.15 1-5…

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Sporting Racing Carnival Four Adelaide Horses Left To-day for Broken Hill Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 1

Serbury, Aidesina, Falling Star, and Prince Ramarco were sent to Broken Hill to-day to take part in events to be decided during the racing carnival…

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For the Methodist Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 2

A drawing-room entertainment in aid of the Sulphide-street Methodist fair was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. Fairweather…

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Racing Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 3

Horses are arriving on nearly every train to complete their training locally for engagements at the Cup carnival. Trainer J. Bell arrived this morning…

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"Blue Bird" Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 4

There was a representative gathering of ladies at the drawing-room afternoon held in the Salvation Army Citadel, Wolfram-street, yesterday…

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"White Lily" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 8

The Burke Ward Parents and Citizens' Association will conduct a "White Lily" fair on Thursday next in aid of the picnic funds. Mrs. Ford will…

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"Blue Bird" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 6

There was a representative gathering of ladies at the drawing-room afternoon held in the Salvation Army. Citadel, Wolfram-street yesterday…

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Racing Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 7

Ashur and Lady Alda, two Silver City Cup candidates, had a special gallop on the Broken Hill course this morning. The pair were almost on…

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"White Lily" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 2

The Buske Ward Parents and Citizens' Association will conduct a "White Lily" fair on Thursday next in aid of the picnic funds. Mrs. Ford will…

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Girl Guides' Jumble Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 8

The Girl Guides' Association has arranged to hold a jumble sale in Miller Anderson's rooms at the Exchange Buildings on Friday next when…

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Girl Guides' Jumble Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 2

The Girl Guides' Association has arranged to hold a jumble sale in Miller Anderson's rooms at the Exchange Buildings on Friday next when…

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The Cup Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 8

Caines, which is showing good form in hurdle races in South Australia, is trained by H. Gregory. With Caines and Mrafevile to rely on…

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The Cup Carnival General Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 3

Calnes, which is showing good form in hurdle races in South Australia, is trained by H. Gregory. With Calnes and Mrafevilo to rely on,…

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Polo Sydney Carnival Concluded Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 1

The Polo carnival was concluded on Saturday, Results:— Countess of Dudley Cup, (final): Goulburn beat Harden 6 goals to 2…

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