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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

257 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 13

Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 1

The quarterly badge show conducted by the Industrial Council along the line of lode was begun last night, and continued to-day. Mr. E. P…

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Silver City Show Committee

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 2

To-night the annual-meeting of the Silver City Show committee is to be held, at Mr. J. W. S. Cockrum's office at Middleton and Opic's Auction…

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Silver City Show Committee Show To Be Held on September 9

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 2

The Silver City Show committee held its annual meeting at Middleton and Ople's Auction Mart last night. Mr. F. J. Potter presided…

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The Following Appeared In Yesterday's Latest News Edition "Maybell" Fair at M'gulloch-street

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 4

The "Maybell" fair of the M'Culloch-street Methodist Church was held in the church Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. A. S. Barrett…

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"Nautical" Fair For Seamen

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 3

The executive committee of the "Nautical" fair to be held in the Sydney Town Hall on June 22 and 28 are sending out an "S.O.S from the Sea…

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Exhibition Tennis

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 2

To-night a night of exhibition tennis is to be held on Radford's courts, WilliMane, in aid of the Mayoress's clothing fund. The star…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 1

The first carnival of this season will be held at the Skating Rink tomorrow night. The Rink has been specially decorated and novel lighting…

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Local Players For State Carnival Team

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 3

Broken Hill will have six representatives in the New South Wales team to take part in the Australian Rules football carnival, to be held in…

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W.I.U. On Badge Show And Bulli By-Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. newspaper:— The fortnightly meeting of the W.I.U. was held at the Trades Hall…

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Exhibition Tennis Willard And Local Players

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 3

There was a disappointing attendance at the tennis matenes played last night on Radford's Court, Willslane, in aid of the Mayoress's…

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Skating Carnival Last Night "Big Dipper" Provides Thrills For Patrons

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 2

An interesting programme was staged at the Skating Rink last night in the presence of a large attendance of spectators, the occasion being the…

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Famous Feats in Sport Huge Exhibition of Trophies The Ashes To Ring Boots

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 7

Every night, twenty men are guarding the vast collection of sporting trophies which has been assembled in Shell-Mex House (London)— a collection which has been insured for £600,000. Rows and rows of cases are filled with gold and silver cups, bowls, and medals…

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Six Players Eor Carnival League To Select By June 24 4 SELECTORS

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 4

Arrangements for the selection ot six Broken Hill players for the New South Wales carnival, team for August were made at a special…

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Six Players for Carnival League To Select By June 24 4 SELECTORS

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 4

Arrangements for the selection of six Broken Hill players for the New South Wales carnival team for August were made at a special…

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Back to Central School To-day Large Crowds See Street Procession Carnival at School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 1

Under ideal conditions old scholars of the Central School went back to the playgrounds of their youth to-day when the "Back to Central" celebrations were carried out amid scenes of revelry that must have dispelled for one day at least the gloom that has been…

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Ten Killed in 'Plane Crash Were Sightseeing at Chicago Fair Fell About 600 FEET (Special to "The Miner") CHICAGO, June 11

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 June 1933 · page 3

Ten people were killed when an amphibian 'plane crashed in flames here to-day. The plane was giving special trips to visitors to the…

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Mr. G. Whinnen's Melbourne Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 1

Mr. George Whinnen, the Glenunga artist, has just held a very successful exhibition of flower pieces in Melbourne (reports the Adelaide…

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Big Prices About M'grath's Pair Lightning March And Australia Fair. Kengo Over Hurdles

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 4

Until rain became incessant throughout Friday and Saturday morning — soaking the racing ground at Randwick — Frank…

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Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1933 · page 2

To-morrow night the West Football Club will hold a continental at the Skating Rink and Palais de Danse. In the Palais both old and new…

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Show Committee Meets

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1933 · page 2

The Silver City Show Committee met last night to arrange for subcommittees in connection with the show to be held during the "Back to…

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