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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 14 of 19

Ring Events Thrill Crowd At Show Rider Hurt in Hurdle Jump; Hospital Case

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 1

RING events inter[?] with novelty attractions such as log chopping and [?] riding contests were the chief events of the [?] Silver City Show at the Western Oval this afternoon. There was much interest in the…

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Big Crowd Attends Silver City Show Ring Events Most Popular Good Entries Found in All Sections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 5

BRIGHT sunshine favored the 51st Silver City Show conducted at the Western Oval today. There was a large attendance and many attractions. The ring events and log chopping were the most popular items on the…

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Picture Shows the Ozone Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 5

Dancing feet and signing hearts are the keynotes of "Melody and Moonlight." now at the Ozone Theatre. Johnny Downs, the lad with the perpetual-motion feel…

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Spitfire Fund May Get £800 Excellent Response At Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 3

DISAPPOINTMENT that the public had not co-operated with the Silver City Show Committee by using the turnstile entrances, was expressed…

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End Of Art Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 2

Mr. Travis Webber's exhibition of oil paintings will remain at the local Art Gallery for another week before being returned to the artist in Adelaide…

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Empire Fair at South Methodist Church Effort

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 2

RED, white and blue streamers and hundreds of small flags formed the decorations at the "Empire" Fair conducted by the Centrat Street…

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South Methodist Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 4

The Empire Fair held in the Central Street Methodist Church hall yesterday was successfully concluded with a variety concert last night…

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Exhibition Of Handicraft

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 3

Camouflaged nets and other handicraft will be exhibited by the Country Women's Association at the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund…

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North School Flower Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 3

The North School Parents and Citizens Association is busy with arrangements for the annual flower show, which will be held at the school on October 11. Prizes will…

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Baby Show at Alma School

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 5

THERE was a large attendance at the Alma School thin afternoon at a baby show in aid of the Mothers' Club, and the Alma School general…

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Won't Show Recruiting Posters

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—According to a report of one country recruiting committee, country people are reluctant to show posters and prepare…

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Show Cycling Events Prove Successful Olive Anderson Wins Special Match Race

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 1

OLIVE ANDERSON defeated J[?] M[?] in a special match race at the cycling sports conducted at the Silver City show on saturday. [?] Anderson won the senior mile, and Reley Pugh [?] brilliantly in the…

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Baby Show for Alma School

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 5

After weeks of very thorough preparation, the Baby Show run by the Mother Club of the Alma School took place [?] the school hall, and was a most grati[?]…

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Dog Judging at Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 2

To the Editor, Sir.— As there are numerous complaints and arguments in reference to the judging of the dog section at the…

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St. Andrew's Fair Good Effort At Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 3

RED, white and blue streamers decorating the stalls and streamers of all colors and shades in the Town Hall provided the decorative…

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St. Andrew's Fair Concert

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 3

Because Mrs. J. W. Read was unable to attend the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Red, White and Blue fair yesterday, Mrs. Sullivan took her place…

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Red, White and Blue Fair at Town Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 6

The St. Andrew's Red. White and Blue Fair was held at the Town Hall yesterday. It was opened at 3 p.m. by Mrs. L. G. Hoc[?] All stalls were tastefully…

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Comments Of Readers Dog Judging at Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 3

To the Editor, Sir.— "Fair Play" in yesterday's "Barrier Miner" asks certain questions re judging of dogs at the Silver City…

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Mica St. Methodist Church Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 4

The women of the Mica Street Methodist Guild will conduct a Foral Fair on Wednesday afternoon to be opened by Mr. F. E. B. Rost. A…

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Zinc Cycling Club Spitfire Carnival Next

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 3

The 1941-42 cycling track season will be opened next Sunday afternoon on the Zinc Oval bitumen track, when the Zine Cycling Club will conduct an open…

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