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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

262 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 14

Amusements "Show Boat" at Johnson's

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 November 1936 · page 4

"Show oBat," which was screened for the first time at oJhnson's Theatre last night, will long be remembered by those who saw it, and those who…

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Outdoor Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 3

Something in the way of a novelty to Broken Hill will commence next Friday night when an out [?]oor carnival will be opened at the rear of the…

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Glassblowers for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 3

A few quick movements with the angers, and a sa[?]ing ship in [?] san is the result. This reveals now the glass can be blown, even to the…

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Amusements "Show Boat" Draw at Johnson's

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 2

Crowds of people had to be turned away from Johnson's Theatre last night where "Show Boat" is being screened until Friday. The musical…

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Glass Blowing Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 5

The world's greatest novelty in glass is surely a lady's evening dress which will be shown at the carnival to be opened at the rear of the Grand…

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Exhibition of Work Public Schools To Contribute

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 3

An exhibition of children's work in the schools will be given in the Town Hall on Friday, December 4, in the afternoon and evening. The…

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Amusements "Show Boat" at Johnson's

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 5

"Show Boat," the musical melodrama of the Mississippi, continues to draw packed houses to Johnson's Theatre at every screening. The…

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Glass Blowers at Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 5

To watch the deft and quickly-moving fingers of the Wonder Glass Blower at the carnival which opens at the rear of the Grand Hotel…

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Sports Carnival At Jubilee

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 5

The Silver City Sports Club will stage its third series of sports meetings on the Jubilee Oval to-morrow night, when a very attractive…

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Fair Rents Court Urged by Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 6

"Rents have increased enormously recently in Broken Hill and this proposition should be supported," said Ald. A. C. Crowhurst at last night's…

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Last Night of "Show Boat"

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 3

The character he likes best, that of a lovable old faker who glories in bamboozling the public, but who paves the way for the romance of a…

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Sports Carnival At Jubilee

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 5

The Silver City Sports Club will stage its fourth scries of sports meetings at the Jubilee Oval to-morrow night, when another attractive…

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Zaika Beats Fair Field Turf Club Holds Good Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 1

Zaika returned to form at the Turf Club meeting this afternoon defeating a fair field in the December Handicap. Placegetters were The Chaperon and Coomeanar. Although Zaika won well The Chaperon must…

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Exhibition Of Work by Children Fine Display at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 6

The All-Schools Exhibition which waa opened by the Mayor (Ald. E.J. Barnes) in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon was a big improverment on…

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Exhibition Of Work by Children Fine Display at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 6

The All-Schools Exhibition which was opened by the Mayor (Ald. E. J. Barnes) in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon was a big improvement on…

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Glends Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Thursday. — The centenary carnival at Glenelg will open on Saturday and will end on January 9. More than 40 men were…

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Fair Score By Railways

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 December 1936 · page 1

A gusty wind was blowing when play commenced in the match between Wests and Railway Town at the Jubilee Oval this afternoon…

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St. Peter's Make Fair Recovery

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 2

After a poor start in which three wickets were lost for 38 runs, St. Peter's made a splendid recovery in their match with Ex-High on the No,…

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Attendances At Baths Show Big Increase

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 1

Total revenue at the Baths for the three weeks ended December 12 was £293/1/4. which included £211/19/11 admission money paid by 12,875…

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Topical Motoring Compulsory Third Party Insurance In N.Z. Figures After Six Years Show Deficit

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 6

"THE MINER" MOTOR SECTION CONDUCTED BY "TRANSMISSION"…

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