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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

372 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 19

Priceless Treasures Much Interest in Antique and Curio Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 1

THE arts and crafts of many of the peoples of the world are represented at the Antique and Curie Show which is open at the…

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Exhibition Open Today and Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 1

Although it was arranged that the Antique and Curio Show would be on only yesterday afternoon and night, so great was the response by the public that…

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Unprecedented Success Of Antique Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 1

MORE than £120 was taken at ye sterday's Antique and Curio Show conducted by the Fighting For ce[?] Comforts Fund in the Town Hall. The crowds were so great t hat at times no more could be admitted until some left the hall. It is estimated that 1500 people saw…

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Antique And Curio Show Town Hall Packed For Both Sessions

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 3

Everything from ancient Pompeian jewellery to pistols and instruments of war used in the Great War were exhibited at the Antique and Curio Show arranged by the Comforts Fund at the Town Hall yesterday. There was quite an…

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Curio Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 6

The Antique and Cutlo Show was continued yesterday at the Town Hall, when the curios were on exhibition. Only a few people took advantage of the opening…

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Antique Show Has Helped Business

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 3

Business people in Argent Street have enjoyed a brighter week, according to reports today. Cafe proprietors in particular have had a busy…

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Hard Task For Tuckerbox At Spitfire Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 6

TUCKERBOX will give all other contestants a start of seven yards in the main trial at the all-day Spitfire carnival to be held at the racecourse by the Excelsior Greyhound Club tomorrow. The programme of 25 trials will…

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Excellent Return From Antique Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 3

It is expected that the Antique and Curio Show Held this week by the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund will result in about £150 being raised…

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Antique Show Was Beyond All Expectations

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 4

THE success of the Antique and Curio Show exceeded all expectations, the Town Hall being crowded both in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday. People strolled round the hall inspecting the many lovely and curious exhibits, and then assembled to watch…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 2

The quarterly town card show will be had shortly. and unionists employed in he town are to be financial by August 11…

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Badge Show on August 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 2

The quarterly badge show will be held along the Line of Lode and other usual places of employment on August 19…

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Schools' Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 3

Today scholars of the primary and infantry schools will hold their annual athletic carnival and display at the Jubilee Oval. The display and sports will…

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Badge Show on August 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 1
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The Barrier Industrial Council will conduct a badge show along the line of lode on August 19. Badges are now available at union offices…

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Town Card Show Last Day

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

The secretary the Barrier Industrial Council, Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne, said yesterday that union secretaries must have their all clear lists handed in to…

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Badge Show on August 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 August 1941 · page 4

The quarterly badge show will be conducted by the Barrier Industrial Council on August 19. Badges are available to union secretaries at the F.E.D. and F.A…

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Town Card Show Last Day

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 August 1941 · page 4

The secretary of the Barrier Industrial Council, Mr. J.G. Polkinghorne, said yesterday that union secretaries must have their all clear lists handed in to…

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Exhibition of Birds on

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 2

The Broken Hill Poultry Pigeon and Cage Bird Society held a general meeting last night and discussed arrangements for the show to be held next…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 2

Any unionist who is not financial must not work today. Union seretaries are advised that they must notify all unfinancial members that they are not…

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Bird Show Postponed

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

Because the premises engaged by the Poultry. Pigeon and Cage Bird Society for its show on Saturday were put to unexpected use by the owner. It was…

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