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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 7 of 17

Unionists' Badge Show Work Not Interrupted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 2

The badge show conducted by the Industrial Council passed off quietly without any marked incidents on the night and day shifts at the North,…

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Silver City Show Final Arrangements. Made by Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 2

The Silver City Show committee met last night for the last time prior to the show next Saturday. There was a large attendance of members, Mr. F…

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Football Former Broken Hill Players Show Form Tn Adelaide J. Owens Has Kicked 25 Goals

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 3

Apart from Melbourne, which is recognised as the home of Australian football. Adelaide has always been a football-loving centre, and despite the…

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Wireless Sets at Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 2

The wireless sets which will be in operation at the Silver City Show on Saturday for the reception of interstate racing results will he installed by…

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Sporting the Cup Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 1

It was reported by secretaries of the racing clubs to-day that there have been numerous interstate inquiries in connection with the forthcoming Cup…

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Barrier Miner Friday, May 23, 1930. Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 2

To-morrow all roads will lead to the Western Oral, where the Silver City Show will he held. It is hardly necessary to urge that this function deserves…

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Silver City Show Arrangements Complete for Events on

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 2

The animal show of the Silver City Pastoral and Agricultural Society will be conducted on the Western Oval tomorrow, and officials have little doubt…

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Silver City Show a Successful Fixture in Glorious Weather a Good Attendance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 May 1930 · page 1

The committee of the Silver City Pastoral and Agricultural Society yesterday reported that all that was required to ensure the success of the…

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After the Show Working Bee at Oval

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

Yesterday morning a working bee comprising officials and committeemen cleared the ground and removed the coops, trestles, tables, and poles…

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Fair Exchange a New Back for an Old One. How A Bad Back Was Made Strong

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 4

The back aches at times with a dull, indescribable feeling, making you weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the kidneys…

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The Silver City Show. a Successful Fixture in Glorious Weather A Good Attendance (Reprinted from Saturday's Sporting Issue)

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 5

OFFICIALS.— Patron: Mr. C. J. Emory. President: Mr. F. J. Potter. Treasurer: Mr. C. Maiden. Committee: Messrs. Yv. Carter, A…

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Silver City Show Guessing Competitions

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

The bullock and sheep used for the guessing competitions by the Silver City Show committee at the Show on Saturday were weighed yesterday in the…

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Silver City Show Guessing Competitions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 2

In connection with the guessing competitions at the Silver City Show on Saturday, Mr. J. W. S. Cockrum, the secretary, reports that the prize of £1…

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The Western Oval Cleaned Up After Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 1

It was reported from the Western Oval to-day that the show grounds had been cleaned np after last Saturday's displays, the sheds had been cleaned…

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Picture Show Prices Industrial Council to Wait on Picture Managers

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 1

The Industrial Council received a letter from Mr. P. M'Leod, manager of Lenard's, last night stating that his attention had been drawn to a…

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Picture Show Prices Industrial Council to Meet the Proprietors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 1

It was reported to-day that a conference has been arranged for Tuesday next between representatives of the Industrial Council and the proprietors…

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Picture Show Prices Industrial Council to Meet the Proprietors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 2

It was reported to-day that a conference has been arranged for Tuesday next between representatives of the industral Council and the proprietors…

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The Racing Carnival Consultation on Cup Subject of Negotiation

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 1

There is much talk in local racing circles as to whether a certain consultation which has been conducted on the first Cup for many years will be carried on…

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Former B. Hill Players Show Form in Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 3

Writing from Adelaide to a member of the "Barrier Miner" staff a former Broken Hill sporting writer says that he has not missed a League match so…

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Picture Show Prices

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

The management of both Johnson's and Lenard's picture shows this weak have been negotiating with the film exchanges in Adelaide in regard to the…

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