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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 9 of 13

"Ringing-in" Wheat Allegations Are Made Against Show Exhibitors Syduey

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the Purlewaugh branch of the Francis Settlers' Association the "ringing-in" of wheat exhibits at shows and other…

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"Centenary" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 3

On Tuesday afternoon next, September 17, the "Centenary" fair will be opened by Mrs. Macgillivray in the Central Salvation Army Citadel. Mrs…

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"Ringing-in" Wheat Allegations Are Made Against Show Exhibitors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of the Purlewaugh branch of the Francis Settlers' Association the "ringing-in" of wheat exhibits at shows and other…

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"Centenary" Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 1

The "Centenary" fair will be opened by Mrs. Macgillivray in the Salvation Army Citadel, Wolfram-street, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock[?]…

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Alma School Fair Opened This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 4

The "Spring" fair arranged by the Alma School Parents and Citizens' Association in aid of the school picnic fund was opened in Smith's Hall,…

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The Centenary Fair Salvation Army Effort

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

The "Centenary" fair in aid of the Centenary Self-Denial Appeal was opened in the Central Salvation Army Hall this afternoon by Mrs…

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Suspected Man Arrested at the Adelaide Show Said He Recently Arrived From Broken Hill Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 4

Previous convictions in Melbourne and Sydney involving sentences of imprisoument amounting to four years were admitted iu the Adelaide Police…

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"Centenary" Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

The "Centenary" fair, which was opened in the Central Salvation Army Citadel yesterday afternoon, was continued in the evening. The Rev. J…

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The "Spring" Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

The "Spring" fair arranged by the Alma School Parents and Citizens' Association in aid of the school picnic fund was continued in Smith's Hall…

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[?] SHOOTING (By "Fair Shot")

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 3

The District Shield and "Barrier Miner" pennant were shot for on Saturday last in pleasant weather. Conditions on the day were tricky and…

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School Sports Fifth Annual Carnival of Amateur Athletic Assn

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 4

The fifth sports annual carnival of the Barrier District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held on the Western Oval this afternoon…

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"Centenary" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

The "Centenary" fair was continued at the Salvation Army Citadel last night, when a splendid musical programme, arranged by Mrs. Gething,…

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The Adelaide Show Attendance Records Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

After four days of brilliant sunshine menacing skies created consternation at the "Wayville West Showgrounds to-day. However officials are not…

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The Adelaide Show Mr. J. S. Guidi Successful with His Horse Exhibits

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. S. Guidi, who is a consistent exhibitor at Broken Hill, Adelaide, and other shows has met with much success with his horse exhibits at the…

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Snapped at the Adelaide Show Last Week

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 3

DORSET HORN SHEEP EXHIBITED AT THE ADELAIDE SHOW BY MR. W. J. DAWKINS, OF NEWBOLD, GAWLER RIVER. Mr. Dawkins is one of the leading breeders in the Commonwealth of this type. PROMINENT SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHEEP BREEDERS ATTEND RAM SALE AT ADELAIDE. Left to Right: Messrs. A. T. Collins, of Collinsville, Mount Bryan; F. J. Blight, of Dingley Dell, Wistow; and…

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The Adelaide Show All Records Broken Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 1

The Adelaide show, which ended on saturday, broke all records for entries, exhibits, and attendance. The attendance was 261,800, and the takings…

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Fortune Tellers Fined Were at Adelaide Show Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

As a result of the visit of women police to a booth at the showgrounds on Thursday. Frances Alexander, known as "Panthea," Alex. Alexander, Julia…

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St. Peter's Church Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 1

St. Peter's Church fair in aid of the building fund will be held in the Tows Hall on Thursday afternoon and night and on friday night. Mrs…

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Fair Rents Case

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 1

In the Fair Rents Court to-day, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the adjourned case in which Roy Allen Schmidt asked the court to determine…

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The Salvation Army Fair at South Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 4

Owing to the absence of Mr. F. J. Potter, through illness, Adjutant Percy performed the opening ceremony at the "Astronomy" fair conducted in the…

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