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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 12 of 19

Judge Tells About Excellent Terrier Comment On Exhibits At Kennel Club Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 2

AN outstanding feature of the two-point championship dog show at the Palace Hotel tennis courts on Saturday was a smooth-haired fox terrier that would win in any company. This was stated by the judge, Mr. T…

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The Show Over Three Days This Year

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 3

Preparations for the Silver City Show are well in hand, but the committee is being held up by late entries. Entries are not coming in as fast as…

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Mr. Webber's Exhibition Of Landscapes Will Be Open Till

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1941 · page 4

In order to complete a canvas for the exhibition of the Royal Society of Arts, which is to be held early in September, Mr…

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Silver City Show Will Be Spread Over Three Days

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1941 · page 1

With the exception of the dancing division, for which entries will close on Monday, September 1, entries for the Silver-City Show to be held at the…

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Saturday's Poultry Pigions and Cage Birds Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 3

Arrangements are nearly complete for the exhibition of Broken Hills Parally. Pigeons and c[?] to be held at Peter Sampson shop in August [?]…

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Electricity Works Show Profit

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

"Unless something unforeseen occurs, the revenue from the electricity department will be sufficient to meet all outgoings in the future…

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Move To Popularise North Annual Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

IT is the desire of the North Sch ol Parents and Citizens' Association that the public respond to a greater extent with entries for the 1941 North School Flower Show. W hile it is the only flower show held annually in Broken Hill, entries h ave not been numerous from areas…

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Poppy Fair at Baptist Church

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 4

A Poppy Fair is to be held at the Chapple Street Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon. It will be opened by Mrs. F. Potter at 3 p.m…

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High Standard at Poultry Show Judge Impressed by the Exhibits

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 5

REPRESENTING a high general standard, a large number of entries were received for the show held by the Broken Hill Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Society today. Proceeds were for the Queen of Sport-Commerce (Miss…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 2

Intending competitors are reminded that entries for all events close on Tuesday. The secretary will be at the office today to receive entries…

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Show Entries Due Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

Entries for the Silver City Show will close tomorrow, with the exception of those for the handiwork, soldiers, flower, cooking and thrift…

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Show Entries Close Tonight

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 3

Entries will close tonight for the 1941 Silver City Show to be held on September 12, 13 and 14, at the Western Oval. The secretary (Mr…

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Silver City Show Entries Close Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

General entries for the Silver City Show close tonight at 9 o'clock. Entries for the handlwork section, soldiers'section, thirty section. flowers. cooking…

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Mr. Garood Bright's Early Day Show Memories

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

MR. H. Garood Bright, formerly a committeeman of the Silver City Show[?] and now living at Kimberley Station, recalls in this article some early day show memories. In 1896 the show was held on the…

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Billiards Exhibition Howard Brady Pleases

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 3

Howard Brady South Australian billiards champion last night and on Monday night gave billiard exhibitors in addition to a display of trick shots and…

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Silver City Show Schedule Entries Up to Standard

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 1

When the taking of entries for the Silver City show closed last night it was clear that in number they were up to the standard of other shows in the…

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Ambitious Plans for Silver City Show Excellent Response Made By Exhibitors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 1

NEVER in the history of the Silver City Show Committee has such an ambitious programme as that prepared for the 1941 Show, to be held from September 12 to 14 inclusive, been attempted…

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Chapple Street Baptist Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 4

Attractively decorated stalls with poppies for the chief decorations to the hall made the Chapple Street Baptist Church look pleasing for the Poppy…

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Poppy Fair Chapple Street Baptist Church Function

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 3

The church Hall tan crowded at the Chapple Strict Baptist Church yesterday afternoon, when the anual [?] in aid of church funds was held. This year…

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Silver City Show To Spread Over Three Days

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 3

This year's Silver City Show will spread over three days, commencing on Friday September 12. The secretary Mr. J. W. S. Cockrum, and his committee are…

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