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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

253 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 13

The "Bell" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 2

The "Bell" fair will be conducted in the Town Hall on Wednssday next in aid of the Sulphide-Blende street Methodist Church. The opening…

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Kennel Club Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 1

The West Kennel Club opened a championship show on the Western Oval this afternoon. Details of the Judging will appear in to-night's…

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Show in Victoria Falls Near Melbourne Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 7

Snow fell at Kew (four miles from Melbourne) this morning and slight falls were also reported from East Camberwell, Box Hill, and other…

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Poultry & Dog Show West Kennel Club Exhibits at the Western Oval

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 7

There were but very few people more than the actual exhibitors at the West Kennel and Poultry Club's show on the Western Oval this afternoon,…

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"Bell" Fair Sulphide-blende Methodists Make Their Annual Effort

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 1

The "Bell" fair in aid of the funds of the Sulphide-Blende street Methodist Church was conducted in the Town Hall this afternoon. There was a…

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"Centenary" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 3

On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18, in the Salvation Army Citadel, Wolfram-street, a "Centenary" fair will be held. A special…

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The "Bell" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 3

At the "Bell" fair on Wednesday in aid of the Sulphide-Blende Methodist Church, the flower stall, a model of the church, looked quaint in ivy…

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"All-australian Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 2

The "All-Australian" fair will begin in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon when the Mayor will perform the opening ceremony at 3…

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"All-australian" Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 2

The Town Hall to-day presented a busy scene with the many workers finally preparing for the "All-Australian" fair to be opened at 3 o'clock…

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"All-australian" Fair Collection of Articles From Australian Timber

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 4

The collection of articles, made from Australian timber by pupils of the Junior Technical School attracted much attention and appreciative comment at…

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"All-australian" Fair Oxide-street Methodists Raise Funds for New Church

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 1

The "All-Australian" Fair arranged by the new church building conunittee to raise funds for a new Methodist Church in Oxide-street was opened…

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"All-australian" Fair Second Session Opened Baby Show Results

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 4

The second day of the "All-Australian" fair in aid of the fund for building a new Methodist Church in Oxidestreet was opened in the Town Hall…

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"All-australian" Fair Cooking Awards

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 1

After the Mayor had opened the "All-Australian" fair at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon he was presented with a buttonhole by Master Ronald…

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"All-australian" Fair Miss June Potter Wins the Queen Competition

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 3

Except for a matinee which is to be held on Saturday afternoon, proceedings in connection with the "All-Australian" fair held in the Town Hall…

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"Australian Fair" Matinee

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 1

The matinee programme presented at the Town Hall this afternoon in connection with the "All-Australian" fair in aid of the Oxide-street…

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"Rainbow" Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

The "Rainbow" fair of the North Corps of the Salvation Army will be opened in the Lane-street hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, and…

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Fair Rents Court Hearing Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

In the Fair Rents Court to-day, before Mr. JR. C. Atkinson, S.M. Roy Allen Schmidt asked the court to de termine the fair rent of premises…

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"Rainbow" Fair North Salvation Army

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 4

The "Rainbow" fair of the North Corps of the Salvation Army in aid of the fund for social work was opened in the Lane-street Hall this afternoon by…

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Adelaide Show Opens Next

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 3

Miss P. M. Bowman, of Kensington Park, Las lost Autocrat, a prolific prizewinner at Adelaide and suburban shows. He excelled in flag and bending races…

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New Record High Jump Made at Albury Show Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

At the Albury showground yesterday The Hawk, ridden by W. Barton, broke the Australian high jump record by-clearing 7ft. 10½in…

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