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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 9 of 14

Wages Paid in Britain Show Big Increase

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 4

LONDON, August 10.—Striking evidence of Britain's industrial vitality is afforded in figures snowing an increase of £275,000 a week in full-time…

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Silver City Show Entries Close To-Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 2

The annual Silver City Show will be held on the Western Oval on Saturday, August 22, and on present indications the show will be of the…

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St. Andrew's Fair Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Arrangements in connection with the St. Andrew's fair were continued last night when a fine programme was presented by local artists. The…

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"Floral" Fair at Mica-street

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 6

The "Floral" fair of the Mica street Methodist Church was opened yesterday afternoon. The chairman (Rev. J. J. Mahoney) presided. The…

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Good Entries for Show Dog Sections Are Strong

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 3

The entries received Sor the Silver City Show to be held on Saturday week were most satisfactory according to the secretary (Mr. J. W. S…

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Local Racing Plans Carnival Fixed For October

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 3

The Silver City and Broken Hill Turf Racing Clubs will conduct a combined meeting on September 5 in aid of the special Hospital Building…

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"Centenary! Bell" Fair Sulphide Blende

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 3

Nicely decorated and attractively arranged stulls helped to make the Sulphide-Blende Ladies" Guild "Centenary Bell" fair at the Town Hall…

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3 Day Carnival Arranged Racing Clubs Have Changed Days

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 3

The three days' racing carnival announced yesterday by, the racing clubs will now be conducted by the Silver City Racing Club…

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Big Show on Saturday Attractive Ring Events

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 2

The 47th Silver City Show will he held on Saturday, and in view of the fact that there are no strong counter attractions the committee is hoping…

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"Centenary Bell" Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 1

The Sulphide-Blende "Centenary Bell" fair was continued at the Town Hall last night, when an entertaining programme was presented…

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Record Crowd Expected At The Show To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 3

The 47th tinnual Silver City Show will be held on the Western Oval tomorrow, and on present indications there is every prospect of it being…

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Barrier Miner Friday, August 21, 1936. Patronage Will Make the Show a Success

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

THEE Silver City Show of the Western Oval to-morrow is one of Broken Hill's big events of the year, and it is to be hoped that the…

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"The Miner" Motor Section Topical Motoring Conducted by "Transmission" Interesting Review Of Motor Sales Commercial Vehicles Show Big Increase

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 6

A survey of the sales of new automobiles in Australia for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1936, made by Dunlop Perdrlau, reveals some interesting facts, COMMONWEALTH.—The sale of…

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Sensation in Show Ring Events

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 1

The ring events at the Silver City Show this afternoon were witnessed by a large crowd throughout, but the item which attracted most attention…

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Splendid Competition At The Show Brilliant Day Assures Success Standard Of Exhibits Praised By Judges

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 3

Favored by ideal weather, the 47th annual Silver City Show held on the Western Oval to-day was one of the most successful held by the committee for many years…

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Splendid Competition At The Show Brilliant Day Assures Success Standard Of Exhibits Praised By Judges

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 3

Favored by ideal weather, the 47th annual Silver City Show held on the Western Oval to-day was one of the most successful held by the committee for many years…

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Badge Show To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 1

The Barrier Industrial Council will to-morrow, conduct a badge show along the line of lode. Badges were issued at the W.I.U. and the F.E.D…

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Additional Show Events Dog Judge Praises Exhibits

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 2

The greyhound saplings shown at the Silver City Show on Saturday were the best the judge (Captain F. F. Cook) had seen in the ring for…

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Silver City Show Profit Is Expected Secretary Is Satisfied

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 3

The Silver City Show committee anticipates that it will show a profit on the 47th annual show held at the Western Oval on Saturday. No…

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Badge Show To-day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 2

Badge show was conducted along the line of lode to-day, and no complaints had been lodged up to this afternoon. The show started with…

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