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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

270 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 14

Show to Be Held in September Decision of Committee Last Night Sub-committees Appointed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 June 1932 · page 3

The Silver City Show committee, which has been in recess since March 22, met last night in Middleton and Opie's auction mart to go into the…

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Hockey on Skates; Carnival Tonight

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1932 · page 3

The first hockey match between the newly formed clubs was played at the Skating Rink last night before a fair attendance. The teams were:—Reds:…

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Skating Carnival Last Night Entertaining Programme

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 3

The fancy dress, advertising, and novelty skating carnival held at the Skating Rink last night was largely attended, and those present spent a…

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Fine Show at Menindie Gardens

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 3

Mr. H. S. Coulson, assistant district superintendent on the Sydney railway, returned this morning' after an inspection of the line as far as…

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"Fair and Square Deal" Retail Traders to Support Efforts Being Made Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 1

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Retail Traders' Association, Wr. George Wright, the retiring president, said that efforts to solve the…

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42 Birds for Museum Dr. Macgillivray Gives Half on Show Soon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 1

A collection of 42 birds, many of them familiar to this district, has been received at the Technical College, and will…

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"Optimist" Fair of the Central School About £40 for the School

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 2

The "Optimist" fair which was conducted by the Central School Parents and Citizens' Association in the High School assembly hall on…

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Theft From Show Windows Thieves Haul in Sydney SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 3

Under the glare of electric lights thieves broke Hordern Bros. and Feape's show windows at Wynyard station carly yesterday morning and…

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FEDERAL A.L.P. Organiser to Show Cause Allegation of Disloyalty SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 3

Mr. Macpherson, the former organising secretary of the Federal A.L.P., has been called upon to show cause why he should not be dealt with on…

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Social Evening for Church Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 3

At the residence of Mr. J. Mather, Mica-street, a social evening was held last night in connection with the flower stall to be conducted at the…

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A Show Champion

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 6

Sir Isaac Isaacs, the Governor-General, tying the ribbon on Mr. C. Mill's champion ram at the Sydney Show…

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Management of Rabbits Russia Will Show How To Do It on Meat Front

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 5

The "Times" correspondent, in the following article, describes the "Five Year Plan" which is intended to provide…

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Jubilee Oval Carnival Sports for "Queen of Sport" Good Events

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 3

With the Football League foregoing its matches and the Tennis Association postponing its fixtures for a week,…

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Redditch Selected For National Hurdle Race V.R.C Jumping Carnival Opens To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 3

Sportsmen all over Australia will turn their attention to Flemington to-morrow afternoon, the interest being…

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Carnival at Jubilee Oval Effort Made To-day for "Queen of Sport"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1932 · page 7

Favored by bright sunny weather the gala sports afternoon anti football match convened to augument the funds of the "Queen of Sport" (Mrs…

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Far West Health Scheme Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 July 1932 · page 2

The special exhibition held at Nyngan recently in connection with the Far West Children's Health Schemo conference was such a great…

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Carnival at Jubilee Oval Effort Made To-day for "Queen of Sport"

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 July 1932 · page 4

Favored by bright sunny weather the gala sports afternoon and football match convened to augument the funds of the "Queen of Sport" (Mrs…

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Y R C. Carnival Opens in Fine Weather Polygonum Wins National Hurdle MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 July 1932 · page 4

Favored by fine weather and an excellent track, the V.R.C. opened its Grand National Hurdle Race and Steeplechase…

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Picture Show Proprietors to Confer

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 1

A conference of picture show proprietors will be held this afternoon, and as a result it is expected that an important announcement will be made…

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Silver City Show Some Sections Are Arranged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 2

Schedules for the various sections for the Silver City Show to be held towards the end of September were adopted at a meeting of the show…

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