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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 13 of 13

St. Peter's Church Fair Opened by Mrs. Neveit

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 November 1931 · page 6

A fair in aid of the St. Peter's Church of England Church building fund was held in the New Masonic Hall this afternoon There was a good attend,…

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Cycling Morgan-street Club Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

The Morgan_street Cycle Club will hold a cycling carnival on their track next Sunday when £50 will be disbursed in prize money. Including heats…

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Cycling Morgan-street Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Morgan-street Cycling Club's track yesterday to witness the carnival which was conducted by the…

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Children's Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 3

A children's plain and fancy dress carnival was held at the Mica-street schoolroom last night, the convener being Mrs. H. Lester. Some original…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme Far West Exhibition at the Next Sydney Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 5

In connection with the Far West Children's Health Scheme it has been decided to run a Far West Exhibition Stall at the Koyal Agricultural Show,…

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The Alma School Work Exhibition & Concert Held This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

The Alma School children conducted an exhibition of work and concert this afternoon at the school. There was a (?)ood attendance, and it was an ap…

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A Judge's Statement Regarding Perjury Mr. Baddeley's Protest "Neither Fair for True" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 3

Mr. J. M, Buddeley, Minister for Mines criticised Judge Sheridan for a statement said to have been made by him reflecting on tho verncity of the…

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Exhibition of Toys by Country Women's Assn. Many Were Renovated for Outback Children

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 3

Practically every kind of toy that a child could wish for or dream of Father Christmas bringing on Christmas Eve was among tue big array of toys…

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Boy Scouts' Fair Break Up Effort

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 7

The Second Barrier Troop of Boy Scouts hold their annual Christmas tree and break-up fair in the Bov Scout headquarters this afternoon. There…

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Bowls Carnival in Sydney to Be Held in March Next

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 1

The New South Wales Bowling Association will hold a bowls carnival in celebration of the official opening of the Sydney Harbor bridge. It is an…

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Bowls Carnival in Sydney to Be Held in March Next

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 8

The New South Wales Bowling. Association will hold a bowle carnival in celebration of the official opening of the Sydney Harbor bridge. It is an…

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The Turf Barden's Team Starts Summer Run Carnival Items Galore (By Fred V. Coghlan.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 6

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigern as a Summer Cup possibility. lt is difficult to, see how…

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Boy Scouts' Fair Break Up Effort

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 4

The Second Barrier Troop of Boy Sconts held their annual Christmas tree and break-up fair in the Boy Scout headquarters this afternoon. Thcro…

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Pet Show and Continental

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 1

A pet show and continental was held in the grounds of St. Philip's Church, Railway Town, on Saturday. Owing to the heat of the afternoon…

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Barrier Hiner Thursday, December 17, 1931. Fair Play for Davidson

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 2

It is to be hoped that the members ot the F.E.D. and F.A. will give the Minister for Works, Mr. Davidson, a fair deal in connection with the dis…

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Army Christmas Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

A Christmas fair will be opened at the Wolfrom-street Army Citadel on Saturday afternoon. Father Christmas will be present and give gifts to the…

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"Heisof Age, Let Him Speak for Himself" (The Bible) in Order to Give Fair Play to All

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 3

"The Barrier Miner" has invited each candidate for the Darling Division to express his views in a short statement on his own behalf, for the information of all electors. The respective statements are printed below:—…

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Salvation Army Holds Christmas Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1931 · page 3

On Saturday the Christmas fair of the Salvation Army was held In the Salvation Army Citadel in Wolframstreet. Throughout the afternoon the…

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Sporting North Athletic Club, Carnival at Jubilee Oval

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 December 1931 · page 4

The North Athletic Club conducted a pedestrian carnival at the Jubilee Oval on Boxing Day. Owing to the small number of competitors it was…

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