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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

258 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 13

Exhibition of Wool Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

The exhibition of wool work embracing hand-made woollen garments, rugs, etc., which was held at the Country Women's Association [?]est…

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Racing Carnival Final Day To-morrow Selections by "Maltster"

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

The racing carnival of the Silver City Racing Club will be brought to a close to-morrow on the Big course, and on present indications the club…

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Exhibition Of, Wool Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 6

The Country Women's Association, which is conducting the wool exhibition at the rest room, advised this afternoon that between 10 a.m. and 5…

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Sporting Issue Racing Carnival Silver City Club Meeting Second Day's Meeting Greek Gift Wins Handicap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 7

Officials.—Committee:—Messrs. Cyril J. Emery (chairman), Dr. G. H. S. Dobbyn, H. A. Robertson (vice-presidents). W. L. Bayly (treasurer), W…

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Racing Carnival Concluded on

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 3

The racing carnival of the newly inaugurated Silver City Racing Club was brought to a close on Saturday and although it was noy the wonderful…

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N.s.w. Team for Adelaide for Football Carnival Sydney Players Selected

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 4

The New South Wales team which it is proposed to send to Adelaide next month to compete in the Australian Rules carnival will consist of l8…

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Racing Carnival Silver City Club Meeting Second Day's Racing Greek Gift Wins Handicap

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 4

Officials,—Committee: Messrs. Cyril J. Emery (oh[?]irman), Dr. G. H. S. Dobbyn, H. A. Robertson (vicc-presidents), W, L. Bayly (treasurer), W…

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Stock in Riverina Show Signs of Disease Fresh Outbreak of Pleuro Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 1

F. H. White stock inspector, who made a tour of the flooded areas in the Riverina, reports that sheep are showing signs of worm infection and…

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N.s.w. Team for Adelaide for Football Carnival Sydnky Players Selected

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 4

The New South Wales team which it is proposed to send to Adelaide next month to compete in the Australian Rules carnival will consist of IS…

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Lord Mayor As Mannequin at Bradford's Wool Fair (Special to "The Miner.") London, July 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 3

Sir William Phene Neal (Lord Mayor of London) acted as a mannequin at Bradford's wool fair. He was so impressed that he was unable to…

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Show Case Forced Open

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 2

The police have been informed that a show case at the front of Pellew and Moore's shop was forced open during the week end. As far as could…

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N.S.W. Parliament Fair Rents Bill Discharged From Business Paper Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 4

Amazement was caused in the Legislative Assembly to-day when Mr. J. Lamaro, the Attorney-General, moved for the withdrawal of the Fair Rents…

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Football Seven Local Schoolboys for N.s.w. Carnival Team

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 3

The seven local schoolboy football[?] to be included in the New South Wales carnival team to visit Adelaide for the carnival matches in August were chosen…

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Silver City Show Meeting of Committee Show on September 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held last night, Mr. F. J. Potter presiding over a good attendance…

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Local Racing Reference by Stewards to the Cup Carnival Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 6

Messrs. H. E. Rowell and G. E. Thompson, who acted as stipendiary stewards at the Broken Hill Cup carnival, which was concluded on…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

Mr. S. Cockrum, secretary of the Silver City Show committee, and Mr. A. Malthouse, a well-known supporter of the show, in conversation to-day…

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Schools Football Local Boys Training for Carnival Games

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

Considerable practice is being undertaken by the local schoolboys selected to play with the New South "Wales schools carnival team in…

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Our "Clean" Football From "Fair Play":—

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

Being a follower of the so-called foolball every Saturday, I think it is time something was done to stop the hotheaded players injuring the dinkum…

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Silver City Show Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 2

The Silver City Show committee met last night. Mr. Fred J. Potter presiding over the following attendance:— Messrs. J. Allison, A. Malthouse, W…

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Schoolboys' Carnival 18 Sydney Schoolboys to Arrive on

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 3

The team of 18 New South Wales schoolboy footballers which is to be joined by the seven local representatives to compete in the public schools…

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