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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 6 of 14

V. R. C. Flemington Carnival Ends To-morrow Jumpers' Day 13 in Big Race

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 3

From a racing point of view the V.R.C. jumping carnival at Flemington will again attract Australiawide attention to-morrow when the…

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World Trade Revival "Ottawa Could Show The Way" a Suggestion (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, July 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

"The Imperial Conference at Ottuwa[?]ought to point the way to a world trade revival which alone can create conditions wherein the…

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Morgan-street Cycling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 2

The Morgan-street Cycling Club conducted a carnival in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme on Sunday, but as a result of the cold…

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"Queen of Sport" Carnival Attendance of About 2000 at Skating Rink Aid for the Hospital

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 6

The funds of the "Queen of Sport" were greatly augmented last night when a skating carnival and dance were conducted at the Skating Rink…

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Cairns Riot; Show Officials Blamed BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 3

The Home Secretary referring to the Cairns riot said the police could not be used as private "basher" gangs. He added that the crisis arose…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge Celebrations Show Surplus of £208 SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1932 · page 4

A final statement of receipts and disbursements of the Harbor bridge celebrations committee, issued yesterday, shows that the total amount…

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Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

The next badge show for uinonists working along the line of lode was fixed for August 16 by the Industrial Council at its meeting last night. Mr…

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Teachers Are Unemployed Federation Wanted To Show Attitude

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

Members of the local branch of the Unemployed Student Teachers' Association at a meeting last night decided to wait as a deputation on Mr. A…

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"All Nations" Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1932 · page 2

The "All Nations" fair for which the ladies of the Congregational Church have been working for several weeks will be held in the New…

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CYCLING. "Queen of Sport" Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1932 · page 4

the cycling carnival conducted by the Morgun-street Club on Sunday, despite inclement weather, was a great success There was a large crowd, in…

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Silver City Show Committee Several Sections Added

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 2

Last night the Silver City Show Committee met at Middleton and Opie's Auction Mart, Mr. F. J. Potter presided. Others present were…

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Far West Health Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 3

communication received from the honoroiy secretary, Far West Children's Health Scheme (Broken Hill branch), in reference to the holding…

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Burke Ward P. and C. Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 1

The ladies of the Burke Ward Parents and Citizens' Association met at Mrs. Mills's residence on Wednesday for the purpose of arranging for…

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All Nations' Fair Opened Congregational Church Effort

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 4

There was a large attendance in the New Masonic Hall this afternoon when the Congregational Church conducted the "All Mations" fair. This…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 3

The postponed skating carnival in connection with the "Queen of Wholesale" was held at the Skating Rink last night, there being a large…

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Australian Speed Carnival Results

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 1

MELBPUKNE, Wednesday.—At [?] Austialian speed championship carnival last night New Sputh Wales won both the distance mid the relay titles…

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Picture Show Amalgamation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 1

Following the amalgamation of Lenard's and Johnson's pictures all business will be carried on by Mr. R. Rowe, secretary of the new company,…

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North Rubbish Depot From "Fair Play":—

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 2

Kindly allow me space in "The Miner" to express my indignation at the treatment meted out to some of the residents of North Broken Hill…

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Health Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 August 1932 · page 8

Mr. H. C. Pearce, local secretary of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, has received a communication from the…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 August 1932 · page 10

There was [?]od attendance at the New Masonic Hall on Thursday night when the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church fair was brought to a…

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