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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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Picture Shows New Show at Johnson's To-night

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 January 1943 · page 3

Commencing tonight at Johnson's will be a new show. This promises to be something different from the usual run of shorn here. The main picture, "The Glass Key." is a mystery story…

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Picture Shows Fine Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

"The Glass Key," now showing at Johnson's, is a fine mystery story starring Brian Donlovy, Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. Brian plays a political…

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Picture Shows New Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 13 January 1943 · page 4

The main picture at Johnson's "Burma Convoy." is a spy story. It also tells of the struggles to get convoys through on the Burma Road…

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Fair Rents Three Landlords to One Tenant Adelaide, January 13

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 4

For every tenant who has applied to the South Australian Housing Trust for a decrease in rent three landlords have applied for an increase. These…

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Grand New Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 3

Commencing tonight at Johnson's will be "Saboteur," starring Robert Cummins and Priscilla Lane. This is, as its name implies, a picture of internal…

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Picture Shows Excellent Show at Ozone

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 4

Dick Foran and Gloria Dickson are the stars of "Heart of the North" now at Ozone. It is the story of the work of the Canadian North-West Mounted…

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Conspiracy Charge Magistrate to Show Cause. Sydney, January 21

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

Mr. Justice Roper, in Chambers to-day, made on order calling upon Mr. Hardwick, S.M. and the Police Prosecutor to show cause before the Full…

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Ship's Firemen Show Gallan[?]

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 1

LONDON[?] January 22.—Official commendations for 15 fire brigade men and congratulations to 85 of hers have revealed what is officially…

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Picture Shows Excellent Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

Songs and musical novelties, ranging from a short symphony to a red-hot "Jam session" of the nation's favorite dance' bandsmen, Benny Goodman…

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Picture Shows New Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 January 1943 · page 1

Commencing at Johnson's will be "Shanghai Gesture," staring Victor Mature and Gene Tierney. The scene of action is naturally Shanghai. City of…

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Fair or Unfair (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 4

Sir,—Under the above heading I wish to express my views on the now serious question of a settlement however brought about in regard to our…

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Badge Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 2

The secretary of the Barrier Industrial Council, Mr. J. G. Polkingshorn. said yesterday thai badges for the badge show had arrived, and may be collected…

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Fine Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 4

"Pacific Blackout" now at Johnson's has Robert Preston and Merthu O'Driscoll in top roles. The film's swift action takes plate…

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Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 3

All union secretaries are advised by the secretary of the B.I.C., Mr. J. G. Polkingho[?] that all clear lists must be in the hands of the B.I.C. by 5 p.m…

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New Show at Ozone

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

Commencing at Ozone tonight will be "Sleepytime Gal." starring Judy Canova, Tom Brown. Billy Gilbert and Rubi Terry. Judy is an unambitious cook's…

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Troops Show What Morale Means Grim Story of Assault on Jap Pit

Western Grazier · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

Since my return to the mainland from New Guinea many people have asked me about conditions on the northern battlefield, and from their…

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Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 3

All union secretaries are advised by the secretary of the B.I.C., Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne that all clear lists must be in the hands of the B.I.C. by 5 p.m…

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Helene's Social Notes (Continued) Chantilly Lace Is Choice Of Fair Bride

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 7

This afternoon at the McCulloch street Methodist Church a very pretty wedding took place at 4 o'clock when the Rev. O. L. Noske tied the…

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Town Card Show Issue of Cards Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

The issue of cards for the town card show will commence today. The distribution will be made at the office of the Shop Assistants. Union by the…

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Badge Show Rules

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial Council's quartery badge show will commence at midnight on Monday and will continue over the day and afternoon shifts. The…

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