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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

238 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 4 of 12

Fair Weather to Order

Western Grazier · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

In the progress of mankind we shall take more and more things uno[?] our control, Sir Oliver Lodge sold at a University College…

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Exhibition Of- 64 Pictures

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

An exhibition of 64 pictures, including water colors, etchings, pen and pencil work and lithographs, will be conducted by Mr. John C. Goodchild…

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Keen Competition for Dog Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

One hundred and ten individual dogs have been entered in the Dog Show to be. conducted by, the Broken Hill Ladies Kennel Club at the rear…

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Exhibition Of Art At Local Gallery

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

The many effects which can be achieved with water colors are displayed in the pictures of John. C. Goodchild, South Australian artist…

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Carnival Visitors Leaving

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

West Darling Week festivities officially concluded last night with the West Darling Ball, which was one of the most successful held for [?]…

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Happy Gathering At West Darling Ball Presentation Of Debutantes Fitting Climax to Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

EAT, drink and be merry, for tomorrow—" who knows what is in store for us? Still less do we know, what next year may bring forth, but even if West Darling fixtures have to be postponed next year, as seems likely,…

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Carnival Spirit At Church Of England Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

IF there is one week of the year when the carnival spirit is abroad, that week is "West Darling" and this factor plays no small part in assuring the wonderful success, which annually attends the Church of England…

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Dog and Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

Dogs, poultry ami pigeons will be displayed at a parade at thc rear of the Palace Hotel on June 22. A large number of entries is expected…

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Dress Show in Court Hartnell Model In Dispute

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

Two dresses Were displayed on dummies in Westminster County Court when a dispute over a thirty four guinea dinner dress came before…

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Much Interest In Forthcoming Wool Exhibition Of C.W.A.

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 3

PASTORALISTS Of the Weet Parting district are displaying keen interest in the annual wool exhibition of the Country Women's Association, which will be held on Wednesday, June 19. The secretary of the C.W.A. (Mrs. R. L. Phillips) said today that…

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Cricketers Organise Sporting Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

Local cricketers are having another of their popular sporting carnivals at their rooms at the Broken Hill Cricket Ground at 6 p.m. on Monday…

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Profits Of Show For Fighting Forces Fund

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 3

All profits from this year's Silver City Show are to be donated to the Fighting Forces, Comforts Fund so that local members of the A.I.F. will…

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Comments Of Our Readers a Disgusting Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

To the Editor, Sir— Last year I saw in both Adelaide and Sydney a play named "The Women," which aroused a mild storm…

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Wool Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

Arrangements are being continued for the annual wool exhibition of the Country Women's Association which will be held on Wednesday, June 19…

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Economic Resources of Italy Fair Wheat Supply; Coal And Oil Are Lacking Daily War Commentary Issued by the Department of Information.) MELBOURNE,Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Profound indignation and contempt for Mussolini's action in entering the war in the manner and at the moment that he did has swept through the civilised world. These feelings have affected even those people who in the past were his admirers…

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Wool Week Plans Exhibition of Handicraft

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 3

WOOL Week will be celebrated in Broken Hill next week. The chief event will be the annual wool and handicraft exhibition…

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Red Cross Baby Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 6

Theve were 200 babies entered in yesterday's Red Cross Baby Show held in the New Masonic Hall. Grand champion of the show was Laurene…

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£1000 In Stakes For 3-Day Cup Carnival, On July 13, 17 and 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 8

IN the three days' racing which will be conducted at the Broken Hill course during the Cup carnival, July13. 17 and £1000 in stakes and trophies valued at £35 will be distributed. The Silver City Racing Club and Broken Hill Turf Club will combine…

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Citizens of South Show Civic Spirit Splendid Work on New Children's Play Ground

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 3

A TRIBUTE to the interest of the members of the South Broken Hill Progress Association was paid by the secretary, Mr. R. A. Hines, in his report submitted to the annual meeting of the association held in the Alma Institute on Thursday night. Mr…

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Wool Exhibition On

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 4

THE many uses to which wool can be put will he demonstrated at the annual Wool Exhibition of the Country Women's Association in the…

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