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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 6 of 13

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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Sydney Sheep Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1933 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The annual [?]eep show was opened in Sydney to-day. There are 1037 entries, which include prize sheep from near, the…

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Show Sheep Go Astray Three Found; One Still Missing SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 4

Three of four valuable sheep belonging to Mr. Otway Falkiner, which disappeared during transportation from Jerilderie to the Sydney…

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Players for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1933 · page 1

The League selectors will meet to-night to select players for inclusion in the New South Wales League's carnival team. They will…

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Excursion For Boys To Adelaide Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1933 · page 1

Although it is twenty-six years ago that the Young Australia League organised its first tour for boys, it is only in recent years that they have…

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"Snowy" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1933 · page 2

The "Snowy" fair of the Gypsumstreet Baptist Church was continued last night. The Rev. P. J. Clark, B.A., presided over a fair attendance…

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"Snowy" Fair Opened Gypsum-st. Baptists' Effort COMPETITIONS

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1933 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Gypsum-street Baptist Church on Wednesday when the Ladies' Guild of that church made its annual effort…

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Schoolboys' Football Carnival Mr. Taylor Appointed One of the Managers

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 4

Messrs. R. Taylor (Broken Hill) and Cullen (Sydney) have been appointed managers of the New South Wales Schoolboys' Carnival football…

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The Football Carnival Way To Help Weak States MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 4

Interest has been aroused among football enthusiasts in the suggestion that for the Australian rules carnival in Sydney from August 2 to August…

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Lynden for National Hurdle Flemington Carnival Opens To-morrow Sydney And S.A. Fixtures

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 3

To-morrow the eyes of the Australian sporting public will be focussed on Flemington where the V.R.C. will open its important jumping carnival, the Grand National Hurdle Race being set down for decision. Race meetings will also be held at Canterbury Park…

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Voted Against Day Labor Aldermen To Show Cause SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 July 1933 · page 1

The Paddington branch of the State Labor Party has summoned seven Labor aldermen of the Paddington Council to appear before it on…

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N.S.W. Carnival Team 18 Sydney Men; 7 Broken Hill Selectors Pick Sydney, Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1933 · page 3

The team to represent New South Wales at the Interstate Australian Rules carnival next month was announced to-night. Seven players…

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Silver City Show Committee Schedules Adopted At Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1933 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Potter presided at a meeting of the Silver City Show committee held at Middleton and Opic's auction mart last night. Those…

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Vincent Cannot Go to Carnival Stokes Appointed To the Vacancy League Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1933 · page 3

Notification from Bob Vincent (Wests) that he will be unable to go to Sydney to play in the New South Wales carnival team was…

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Governor Makes Tour of City See Park Memorial Gardens Impressed Visitors Carnival at Jubilee Oval

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1933 · page 4

On Thursday His Excellency and Lady Game made a tour of inspection of as much of the city as was Possible in the short time at their disposal. The first call was made at the Fire station, which was decorated with flags for the occasion. From thc Fire Station, the…

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L. Smitheram Injured; a Carnival Player

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1933 · page 1

During the second quarter of the match on the Jubilee Oval to-day, L. Smltheram (Wests) was injured in the hip by an opponent's knee. He…

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WESTS 9 Point Win in Big Game Just Get Home In HardFought Match Smitheram Out of State Carnival Side

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1933 · page 1

The prospect of an entertaining tussle between the Norths and Wests, the leading teams in the Football League's competition, attracted a large crowd of spectators to the Jubilee Oval this afternoon…

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L. Smitheram Injured; a Carnival Player

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 July 1933 · page 4

During the second quarter of the match on the Jubilee Oval to-day, L. Smitheram (Wests) was injured in the hip by an opponent's knee. He…

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WESTS 9 Point Win in Big Game Just Get Home In HardFought Match Smitheram Out of State Carnival Side

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 July 1933 · page 4

The prospect of an entertaining tussle between the Norths and Wests, the leading teams in the Football League's competition, attracted a large crowd of spectators to the Jubilee Oval this afternoon…

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Vic. School Footballers for Brisbane Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 July 1933 · page 3

Representing the Victorian State Schools' Amateur Athletic Association, a team of schoolboys will visit Brisbane this month. They will be…

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