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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 17 of 19

Abattoirs Show Loss

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 4

A[?] to the [?] of Aba[?] Mr. W. E. Corks, in his report at the City Council meeting last night 273 bu[?] was sl[?] in the past…

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£390 Profit From Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 1

It is estimated that the net proceeds from the Silver City Show will approximate £390, but details will not be available for a few days. The…

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Silver City Show Profit to Be About £380

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 3

Although the balance sheet from the recent Silver City Show will not be available for several days, the secretary, Mr. J. W. S. Cockrum, said yesterday…

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Appila Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 6

The popular Appila committee have notified their local representative of many years standing Gill Harris that the usual carnival will be held on New…

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Alma Oval Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 3

At the Alma Oval on Sunday a carnival will be conducted by the Riding Club for funds to tour South Australia. Items will include football kicking, vaulting…

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Just a "Show Off"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 1

Handwiek Plate winner, Danshing Cavalier, has always been a "showoff." Some say that is how lie derived his name. He is a handsome fellow,…

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St. Philip's Church Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 5

In spite of the unpleasant weather on Saturday afternoon, there was a very good attendance at the annual fair in St. Philip's Church, Railway Town. Much…

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What Federal Budget Is Likely To Show CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 3

Federal Labor quarters will be [?]old this afternoon the contents of the first Labor Budget in a decade. Though there is certain to be disagreement on…

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Novel Jugs on Exhibition Successful Show At St. Andrew's

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 2

BROKEN HILL has had many novel afternoons since the outbreak of war, but one of the most novel, and at the same time most interesting[?]…

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Expenses Of "Sunny" Paid Before Show Opens

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 3

AT the initial meeting of the "Sunny" production committee, Miss Bremner stated as her objecive that all expenses connected with the show should be met before the opening night. Her colleagues, although agreeing with her in theory, and prepared to plan and work…

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Zinc Carnival For Hospital R. Hempel To Attack Quarter-Mile Record Attractive Events Arranged

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 6

THE Zinc Corporation Cycling Club will conduct its third annual Hospital carnival tomorrow at the Zinc Oval when fields comprising riders from the Broken Hill Cycling Club and Zinc Club will be seen in handicap and…

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Girl Guides' Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 4

The executive of the Girl Guides are pleased with the result of the fair held in the Guide Hall on Saturday afternoon. The function was…

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First Night Of "Sunny" Sparkling Show Goes with a Swing

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 1

Last night the ala appearance of the Crystal Theatre was ably supported by the gaiety of music of the musical "Sunny," which drew…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

S[?] that [?] the B.I.C. office by 3 o'clock Monday, November [?]…

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Art Gallery Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 3

The collection of [?] by Mr. Tavis Webber [?] in the local Art Gallery will be returned to the artist during the [?]…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 3

Members of the T.E.U. are advised that they must be financial for the Town Card Show on or before Monday. November 11 at 5 p.m…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 3

Secretaries of unions concerned in Town Card Show are reminded that their all clear [?] be in the B.I.C office by [?]o'clock Monday, November 10…

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Blamey Deplores "Carnival Spirit"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 November 1941 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. — The G.O.C. of the A.I.F. in the Middle East, General Sir Thomas Blamey, today said he could not see that…

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Sgt. Ken May Calls at Historic Towns Leo Liddy Participates In Big Surf Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 November 1941 · page 2

SGT. Ken May, formerly of the staff of "The Barrier Miner," and now with the Military History and Intelligence Section of the A.I.F. in the Middle East, details some of his recent experiences...I "In the last fortnight," he writes[?]…

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Art Exhibition at College

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 1

During the remainder of this week citizens will have their last opportunity of viewing the collection of pictures by Travis Webber which have…

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