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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

200 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 10

Hall of "Midgets" for Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 8

Sulphide-Blende Methodist Church Hall was ' changed "into" a "hall of "Midgets" yesterday afternoon when the Midget Fair was conducted…

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C.w.a. Handicraft Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 6

Instruction in reed basket making was given by Miss Roma Field, demonstrator of the Country Women's' Association, to members of the…

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More Than 2000 See Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 6

While the public hove shown a very keen interest in the exhibition of Mr. Noel Counihan's drawings, sketches and portraits in the Art…

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Fine Display Of Blooms Annual Show at North School Roses-Carnations Most Pleasing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 3

DESPITE Broken Hill's extremely dry season, and the recent dust storms there was an excellent display of flowers at the North School's annual flower show held at the school today. There were record entries in all…

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Flower Show Was Big Success

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 1

The annual flower show of the North Public School, which was conducted on Saturday, was a success from every point of view. It…

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Exhibition of Handicraft

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 3

Moro than 110 entries have been received for the handicraft exhibition to be conducted in the Oxide-street Methodist Church Hall tomorrow…

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Art Exhibition to Continue

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 3

So great has been the demand for Mr. Noel Counihan's drawings that it has been decided to keep his exhibition of drawings, sketches and portraits…

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Fair Rents Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday—It is understood that the State Government will re-establish the Fair Rents Court. The bill will give magistrates the power…

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Exhibition of Handicraft Girls' Comradeship Effort

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 8

Much interest was shown in the exhibition of handicraft work done by members of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, which was on view in…

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GuidesUniqueExhibition Troops Display Articles Front Different "Lands (Contributed)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 6

THE departure last week of Misa K. Bateman, trainer from headquarters, Adelaide, brought to a close a week of intense interest to Guiders and Guides in Broken Hill. Miss Bateman had come at the invitation of the…

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Re-enactment Unlikely of Fair Rents Act

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 6

SYDNEY, Saturday.—lt was stated today in political circles that it was unlikely that the Government would re-enact the Fair Rents Act in the…

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Candidates For V.R.C. Carnival Record Good Gallops MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 3

THE South Australian mare, Grecian Princess was responsible for a sterling 1½-mile trial in 2.10 with the Melbourne Cup horses Bourbon and Gay Knight on the course proper (30 feet out from the rails) at Flemington this morning…

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Church of England Fair

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 2

On Saturday last October [?]nd a very successful Fair was held in the Oddfellows' [?]iall to [?] for the local Church of England, [?]an diss…

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Slow Bowlers Show Early Form Head Cricket Averages Moody Has Batting Aggregate

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 8

EXCELLENT performances by slow right arm bowlers were the feature of the opening matches played in the Cricket League's competition. Three slow bowlers head the averages for the first two series of matches…

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Cycling Carnival on Zinc Oval

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 3

To assist the Hospital funds a cycling carnival will be held on the Zinc Corporation Oval on Sunday afternoon by the Broken Hill Cycling…

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Exhibition of Water Colors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1938 · page 5

An exhibition of water colors by Mr. A. G. Norman, of the staff of Alma School, will be opened on Tuesday next November 15, at the…

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Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 2

Water colors and bromoil studies will be included in the art exhibition to be opened at the Technical College by the principal (Mr. H. T…

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Union Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

The Barrier Industrial Council will conduct a badge show on the line of lode next Tuesday. Unionists must obtain their badges during the week…

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Tomorrow's Cycling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 8

PICTURESQUELY situated in what might be termed a natural amphitheatre, the Zinc Corporation's cycling track will be the venue of…

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Fashions Noticed At The Melbourne Cup Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 4

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