Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

251 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 13

News In Brief Final Show Figures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The aggregate attendance at the Royal Show, which closed, last night, was 742,146, and the takings totalled £46,551, an…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Zinc Corporation Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 5

A highlight of the Zinc Corporation, swimming carnival to-morrow morning will be the teams' race between a mine team and a Silver City…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Swimming Carnival at Zinc Baths Horan's Great Effort

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 1

THE outstanding feature of the swimming carnival conducted this morning by the Zinc Corporation employees at their baths was the brilliant swim by Horan in the first heat of the 100 yeards handicap. This young swimmer covered the distance…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Swimming Carnival at Zinc Baths Horan S Great Effort

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 7

THE outstanding feature of the swimming carnival conducted this morning by the Zinc Corporation employees at their baths was the brilliant swim by Horan in the first heat of the 100 yards handicap. This yountr swimmer covered the distance…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Hospital to Benefit From Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 4

As a result of the swimming carrival conducted by the Silver City Swimming Club on Good Friday £26 will be handed to the Hospital Board…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Y.m.c.a. Workers to Hold Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

Mrs. R. Donaldson will declare open the Nursery Rhyme Fair to be held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. at 3 o'clock in the Town…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cooking Competitions for Y.m.c.a. Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 1

When it conies to cookery the housewives of Broken Hill can compete successfully with women anywhere. In the advertising columns…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cooking Competitions for Y.m.c.a. Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 13

When it comes to cookery the housewives of Broken. Hill can compete successfully with women anywhere. In the advertising columns…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Broken Mine Safety Gear Complaints By Men On Charges Made By Mines Mr. Fair Weather Gives Reply

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 3

A DISCUSSION on the rate of pay for scoop drivers and safety equipment used alone the line of lode took place between representatives of the companies and the W.I.U. at a conference at the Mining…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Race Club Loss of £10 on Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

STATEMENTS of receipts and expenditure in connection with the three-day carnival conducted by the Silver City Racing Club last month…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Lucky Stars" at Crystal Bright Vaudeville Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

A WELL-BALANCED vaudeville show, featuring Ike Delavale, Jewish comedian, played to a packed house for the opening of its Broken…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Nursery Rhyme Fair at Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 3

Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. are working hard for their Nursery Rhyme Fair to be held at the Town Hall to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Y.M.C.A. Fair At Town Hall Nursery Rhyme Stalls

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 3

THE grand Nursery Rhyme Fair promoted by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. opened successfully in the Town Hall this afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Night Gang-- Highardo for Big Double Adelaide Cup Carnival Opens on May 8 (From "Aintree") Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 5

THE Adelaide Cup carnival, to be held at Morphettville on May 8, 12 and 15, has been advanced another stage by the declaration of first acceptances for the principal events—the Goodwood Handicap and the Adelaide and Coronation Cups…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Nursery Rhyme Fair Proved Most Successful

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 3

Mr. J. C. Jutsum, general secretary of thc Y.M.C.A., said to-day that the Nursery Rhyme Fair conducted by ladies auxiliary of the association in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"New Aerial Wonders" Big Exhibition In Parish

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 2

A great international air oxhibition waa held recently in Paris. and the following are the exhibits which most strikingly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aquarium Society Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 4

A special meeting of the management committee of the Aquarium Society was held on Saturday last at the residence of the secretary to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Aquarium Society Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 3

A meeting of the management committee of the Aquarium Society was held oh Sunday morning at the residence of Mr. R. Meatheringham to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Footballers Show Improvement Solid Work Displayed at Training

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 2

LACK of match practice caused obvious signs of distress among League players on the opening day of the season last Saturday, and club coaches have concentrated on heavier work during this week. Contrary to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cup Carnival Opens on Saturday Night Gang's Weight Pull in Goodwood

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 5

Adelaide Cup horses should supply a thrilling contest in the Fisher Handicap, which for years have proved a really good Cup guide. In addition…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →