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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

328 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 15 of 17

The Adelaide Show Attendances and Receipts Were Less Than in 1923 Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 September 1930 · page 1

The Adelaide show, which ended on Saturday, was attended by 197,500 people, the attendance on Saturday being about 4000 more than on the…

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Fatality at Carnival Boy Flung 30 FEET Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 September 1930 · page 1

While John Healey (15) was riding in a charaplane at a carnival near his home at Redfern last night he slipped out of the safety belt and was flung 30…

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"Spring" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 September 1930 · page 2

The "Spring" fair of the SulphideBlende Methodist Church was opened in the Town Hall this afternoon. There was a good crowd present and…

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The "Spring" Fair Methodist Church Effort Made at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 September 1930 · page 4

The Sulphide-Blende Methodist Church "Spring" fair, which was opened in the town Hall this afternoon in the presence of a large attendance (as…

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Barrier Miner Friday, September 26, 1930. a Fair Deal for the South

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 2

If the money available is not enough to maintain the present fire protection service, and if no more can be got, it is clear that the existing expensive fire…

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"Rose" Fair Salvation Army Effort

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 2

The West Corps of the Salvat Army opened its "Rose" fair yesterday afternoon. The building was tastefully decorated with artificial roses…

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"Rose" Fair Concluded

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 3

Last night the "Rose" fair in the Gypsum-street Salvation Army Hall was continued. Envoy W. Plane presided over a large attendance. After…

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The Convict Ship Success Exhibition in America Damaging to Australia Likely to Be Stopped New York, September 30

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 4

Further exhibition of the "Convie Ship Success," advertised as "Of England's infamous convict fleet," which is declared to have done…

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A.j.c. Carnival Epsom Biders

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 3

The Epsom Handicap will be the chief event to be decided at the opening of the A.J.C carnival at Randwick to-morrow. The acceptances, are…

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Catholic Schools' Sports Carnival at Jubilee Oval

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 1

The Barrier Catholic Schools' annual sports carnival was held on the Jubilee Oval to-day. There was a large attendance of pupils and parents. The weather…

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Catholic Schools' Sports Carnival at Jubilee Oval the Results

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 3

The Brrier Catholic Schools' annual sports carnival was held on the Jubilee Oval on Saturduy. There was a large attendance of pupils and parents. The…

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Promotion for Firemen From "Fair Deal":—

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 2

I suppose nobody wants to see a good fireman or any other good public servant go away to another district But is it a fair thing to stand in a…

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The Turf V.A.T.C. Carnival Caulfield Cup Meeting the Acceptances Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 4

The following are the acceptances for the V.A.T.C. meeting on Saturday which will conclude that club's spring carnival, together with the local…

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Country Women's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 1

At the Town Hall on Wednesday next the Country Women's Association will conduct a "Butterfly" fair, which will be opened by Mrs. Matt Sawyer,…

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Country Women's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 2

At the Town Hall on Wednesday next the Country Women's Association will conduct a "Butterfly" fair, which will be opened by Mrs. Matt. Sawyer,…

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"Butterfly" Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 3

The "Butterfly" fair arranged by the Country "Women's Association was opened this afternoon at the Town Hall, the association as a committee of the…

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"Butterfly" Fair Country Womens Assn. Effort at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 4

In the Town Hall this afternoon the "Butterfly" fair organised by the Country Women's Association was officially opened by Mrs. Matt Sawyer,…

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Country Women's Assn. "Butterfly" Fair "Ugly Man" Competition Won by Mr. A. V. Brown

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1930 · page 1

The "Butterfly" fair organised by the Country Women's Association and which was opened by Mrs. Matt. Sawyer, State president of the association…

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Cycling Morgan-st. Club Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 3

The Morgan-street Cycling Club has arranged a cycling carnival on their track next Sunday. There will be 114 riders competing in 50 cycling events…

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Unionists' Badge Show to Be Held on Nov. 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 1

It was decided at the meeting of the Industrial Council last night that the badge show on the line of lode is to take place on November 18…

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