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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 6 of 14

More Sections This Year Silver City Show On August 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 3

First steps for the holding of the 1930 Silver City Show were taken last night when the show committee met at the residence of Mr. C. W…

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Football Prospects for Saturday All Clubs Show Progress In Training Centrals Stronger

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 4

Last week's victors and losers will clash in the fifth round of matches in the Football League's competition to be played on Saturday. Norths suffered their first defeat for the season…

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Rapid Growth of Aviation Mr. Lyons Opens Exhibition SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 3

One million, three hundred thousand miles were flown by subsidised air mail contractors in Australia in 1935 with only one fatal accident…

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Silver Jubilee Fair of McCULLOCH-STREET CHURCH

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 2

The McCulloch-street Ladies' Guild held their Silver Jubilee Fair yesterday. The Rev. T. Offler presided, and a short programme was…

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International Cricket Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Efforts are being made by the organisers of the 150th anniversary celebrations to secure a visit from Empire cricket…

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Y.m.c.a. Floral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 3

A number of Indies interested in the local work of the Y.M.C.A. have organiscd a Floral fair which will be held in the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium on…

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Y.m.c.a. Floral Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 3

A number of ladies interested in the local work of the Y.M.C.A. have organised a Floral fair which will be held in the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium on…

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"At Home" at North School Exhibition Of Work

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 3

Many parents have an idea that kindergarten work is all play, said Miss A. G. Davies, headmistress of the North Infants' Department,…

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"Not Fair to Japan" Forced To Buy From Australia SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 3

Mr. J. Creagh, a well-known Sydney business man, who returned to-day after a business trip to Japan and China said that everywhere he…

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More Prizes for Show Special Sections Arranged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 1

Schedules were drawn up for the Silver City Show at a meeting of the committee last night for the horse section, poultry, pigeons, dogs, cows,…

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"Floral" Fair at Y.M.C.A. Splendid Effort

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 2

For many weeks the Ladles' AuxiHary ot the local Y.M.C.A. has been working in preparation for the "Floral" Fair, which was officially…

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Fair Weather to Order

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 2

In the progress of mankind we shall take more and more things under our control, Sir Oliver Lodge said at a University College…

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Bright Prospects for Local Racing Success of Cup Carnival Seems Assured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 8

The Turf Club meeting on Saturday next can be regarded as a dress rehearsal for the Cup meetings to be held on July 18, 22, and 25. Many horses new to Broken Hill will race on Saturday next, and the…

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Scotch Dancing at Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 1

A meeting of the Silver City Show committee last night decided to include Scotch dancing in this year's programme. The meeting was held…

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Anglican Centenary Exhibition In Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 1

THESE MODELS OF A MOSQUE and a village scene in Jerusalem are two of the many interesting exhibits now being displayed at the Anglican Centenary Exhibiton in the Adelaide Town Hall…

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Wool Sections in Show An Innovation

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

For the first time since the Silver City Show was held in Broken Hill this year's show will include sections for wool. The committee is making…

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Baptists Hold Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 2

Despite yesterday's inclement weather a good crowd attended the fair in the Gypsum-street church in aid of church funds. The fair was officially…

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Cup Carnival Opens on July 18 Gloria Star and Clare Mater Show Excellent Form

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 8

The decision of the Silver City Racing Club to hold a meeting on Saturday next as a preliminary to the Cup carnival to be opened on july 18, is greatly appreciated by local owners who are anxious to keep their…

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"Gave Victim Fair Go" Strange Story Of Shooting Murder Trial of Grazier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 3

The trial commenced in the Central Criminal Court to-day of Eric William Newlands (26), grazier,…

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Diggers' Race Carnival Social Success At Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 3

Brilliant frocking at the ball and the races were features of the Wilcannia Diggers' annual carnival held on the Wilcannia racecourse on…

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