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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 9 of 13

Carnival at Peterborough

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

The local Soccer Association have made arrangements to play in a carnival with Peterborough and Port Pirie at Peterborough on September…

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"Optimistic" Fair Chapple-street Baptists

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

The Chapple-street Baptist "Optimistic" fair was held in the school hall on Wednesday. The effort was carried out by the members of the Ladies Guild…

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"Wisteria" Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 3

The "Wisteria" fair to be held in the New Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon next is to be opened at 3 o'clock by Mrs. G. H. Dobbyn. The…

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"Wattle" Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 2

A "Wattle" fair in aid of the funds of the Burke Ward School will be opened at the Burke Ward Hall on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. P…

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Fair Demand in London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 1

Word was also received by Dalgety and Co. that at the first London September wool sales there was a fair demand. As compared with the closing…

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Burke Ward School Fair Proceeds for Picnic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 3

A "Wattle" fair arranged by members of the ladies committee of the Burke Ward Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the Burke Ward…

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The Methodist Spring Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 2

The Methodist Spring Fair held on 3rd, 4th and 5th inst. at Oddfellows' Hall was a grand success and was well organised, the interest of the public…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 8

The sceretury of the Silver City Show committee will be at his office at Middleton and Opie's to-night to receive [?]ntries for the society's annual show…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 2

The secretary of the Silver City Show committee will be at his office at Middleton and Opie's to-night to receive entries for the society's annual show…

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The Adelaide Show Officially Opened To-day Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 7

The Royal Show was opened to-day in showery unpleasant weather. Five thousand children from the schools gave a most interesting display. The…

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The Adelaide Show Officially Opened To-day Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 4

The Royal Show was opeued to-day in shower unpleasant.weathcr. Five thousand children from the schools gave a most interesting display. The…

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Snapshots at the Adelaide Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 4

"WHAT DAWN REVEALED AT WAYVILLE SHOWGROUNDS ON SATURDAY. Left—A silhouette study of Mr. H. J. Finnis (secretary) discussing prospects with an exhibitor. Top right— Attending to a cow. Below—Two who slept on the grounds having a shave…

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Silver City Show Entries Close To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 2

Entries for the Silver City Show, which is to be held on September, 20, were due to close yesterday, but it has been decided that the closing time will…

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Silver City Show Entries Close to Night Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee was held last night, when further arrangements were made in connection with the show, which is to…

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Buckjumping Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

"Snowy" Thompson's rodeo of buck jumpers and riders will open at the rear of the Grand Hotel to-morrow night The performance will be…

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Wool Sales Fair Demand in Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

Dalgety and Co have been advised that the Brisbane wool sales opence on Monday with fair competition. There was a large attendance and the…

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Silver City Show Committee Satisfied with Entries Received Good Competition Expected

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 2

Entries for the events at the Silver City Show to be held on Saturday, September 26, which closed last night proved highly satisfactory to the…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

Entries for the school exhibits in connection with the Silver City Show to be held on Saturday, September 26, will close to-day at the secretary's ouice…

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Adelaide Show Sale of Motor Cars Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 4

Although the show has been open only three days cars and motor, cycles have been sold by enterprising; sales; men to the value of approximately…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 2

Members of the Silver City Show committee and helpers will go to the Western Oval to-morrow to put the ground in order and make other…

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