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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 7 of 19

Carnival at Rink and Palais Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 5

Tonight a combined carnival will be held at the skating 'Rink' and Palais de Danse. This carnival will be given by Crystal Theatres Amusements in…

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Beautiful Examples of Handicraft C.W.A. Wool Exhibition At Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 1

THE work of hundreds of busy fingers was displayed at the Wool Exhibition at the Town Hall today. Beautiful examples of knitted and crochetted wool and needle work, some of the finest coming from the veteran…

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Wool Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 4

OPENING the C.W.A. wool exhibition in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. A. Andrews said the exhibits set a very high standard, although there were fewer entries this year. The women who had helped in the…

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Successful Skating Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

The Broken Hill Spitfire Fund should benefit considerably as a result of Crystal Theatres combined Spitfire carnival conducted at the Skating Rink…

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Wool Exhibition the Awards

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 5

At the wool exhibition conducted at the Town Hall on Wednesday by the Country Women's Association, the following awards were made:—…

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Sporting Carnival at Sunnydale Station

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 3

Sunnydale Station, on the Wentworth Road, will be the [?]cene of a sporting carnival for the Queen of the Pastoral Industry (Miss Shirley…

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Police Spitfire Carnival Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 4
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This event is booked to take place at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday, June 24. and should prove the outstanding attraction in dancing entertainment of the…

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Baby Show on Friday Next

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 4

Much interest is being aroused by the baby show being conducted by the F.F.C.F. in the New Masonic Hall on Friday, June 20. There will be…

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Nominations for Dog Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 4

Greyhound dog owners are reminded that nominations for the big repeat event at the Racecourse (June 29) will close this Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m. with…

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Dog Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 5

A record number of entries is expected to parade before Mr. J. Rowles, the well known Melbourne judge and fancier. Cockers, bulldogs, pekinese, greyhounds…

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Sporting Carnival at Sunnydale

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 4

People desiring transport to the sporting carnival to be held at Sunnydale Station on the Wentworth Road on Sunday are asked to communicate…

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Police Spitfire Carnival Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 4
Also in Barrier Miner

The Police Spitfire Carnival Ball will be held at the Palais de Danse on Tuesday night next, and this will see the culmination of many months of hard…

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Successful Baby Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

A very successful baby show was held at the New Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. The function was organised by Mrs. G. B Johnston, for the Fighting…

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French People Show Hatred of Nazis

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 3

THE letter published below waa compiled in France and forwarded by a croup of British "Friends of France" in London. It tells of the heroism of the French people and their hatred of their Nazi overlords…

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Police Spitfire Carnival Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 4

For many years the Police Force of Broken Hill has presented an annual ball that has become recognised as the outstanding event in…

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Police Spitfire Carnival Ball Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

The Police Spitfire Carnival Ball to be held at the Palals de Danse tonight promises to be one or the outstanding social events of the year. The crowd is…

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Antique And Curio Show Search for Articles of Interest

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

Nothing has a greater charm or appeal in these hurried days than the handicraft of a by-gone age. That there is a wealth of these…

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Spitfire Carnival (Notes by "KREUGER")

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 3

On Sunday next a repeat carnival will be held on the Racecourse in aid of the Queen of Sport and Commerce (Miss Iris Crigg) to further her candidature in…

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