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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

251 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 1 of 13

Carnival at Baths Champions From Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 1

A decision to stage a two-night carnival at the Baths on Saturday, February 6, and Monday, February 8, was made at a meeting of the…

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Ben Bowyang "Fair" Exchange

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

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Ben Bowyang "Fair" Exchange

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

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Wool Prospects Bright Fair Season for Local Growers Will Prices Go Higher?

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 3

BOUNTEOUS rains and soaring prices for wool have put a new complexion on the industry throughout Australia. The wool industry is Australia's most prolific source of income, and our…

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Swimming Zing Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

The swimming carnival organised by the Zinc Corporation, and which was to be held on Saturday, has been postponed until Saturday week,…

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Australian Averages Improve Swimming Carnival in February Sydney's Stars To Compete B. Goodhart's Chances

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 8

The Silver City Swimming Club has been responsible for the organisation of what promises to be an outstanding swimming…

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Championship Swimming Silver City Club Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

ALL that the Silver City Swimming Club officials want to make their carnival a huge success is a warm spell during the week end. Excellent…

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Sydney Swimmers for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 2

A large contingent of swimmers will arrive on the express from Sydney on Friday morning to participate in the Silver City Swimming…

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Badge Show on February 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 1

The Barrier Industrial Council badge show will be held on Tuesday, February 16. The president of the B.I.C. (Mr. E. P. O'Neill) has…

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Swimmers Arrive Many Stars for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

"IT is an exceptionally fine pool. I did not expect to find anything like it up here," remarked Harry Tickle, the prominent diver from the…

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Swimming Carnival Opens To-night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 3

Excellent swimming and diving is anticipated to-night when the Silver City Swimming Club, opens its carnival at the Baths. The club has…

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Swimming Carnival Opens To-night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 3

Excellent swimming and diving is anticipated to-night when the Silver City Swimming Club opens its carnival at the Baths. The club has…

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Big Carnival To-night Goodhart's Chance In Senior Event

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 8

The eyes of the majority of the swimming enthusiasts of Broken Hill will centre on the Municipal Baths to-night. The Silver City Swimming Club will open its important carnival in which the cream of local…

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Japanese Show Enterprise

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 4

LONDON. February 5.—Under the heading "Japples," the "Evening News" announces the arrival at Covent Garden of the first…

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Sports Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 7

The athletic and cycling events that were to have been conducted by the Silver City Sports Club at the Jubilec Oval to-night have been postponed…

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Sports Carnival Postponed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 1

The athletic and cycling events that were to have been conducted by the Silver City Sports Club at the Jubilee Oval to-night have been postponed…

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Records Made At Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 8

Magnificent swimming by Broken Hill's three outstanding performers—Jo Martin, Brian Goodhart and Jack Horan—the…

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Badge Show To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 1

There was a big demand to-day at the various union offices for badges to be presented at the badge show to-morrow. To-day was the last day…

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Programme For Local Carnival In March

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 2

STAKE money totalling —500 will be distributed by the Silver City Racing Club during its three-day carnival on the Broken Hill…

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Fair Prices. Justice Must Be Race Of Market. Referendum Importance

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 3

The yearly consumption of primary products in Australia is valued a £130,000,000. Under co-ordinated marketing…

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