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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

258 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 13

Y.m.c.a. Fair Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 3

An excellent musical programme has been arranged for both the afternoon and evening sessions at the Y.M.C.A. Fair to be held in the…

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Exhibition of Buckjumping

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1943 · page 1

MELBOURNE.—As the field was at the post for the Pascoe Handicap, Roman Opera gave an exhibition of buckjumping. His apprentice rider,…

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Popular Teacher Baby Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1943 · page 5

A baby show was held in the Burke Ward Hall on September 22 by Mr. Walsh's committee in connection with the Wills St. Popular Teacher…

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Red Triangle Fair Opened at the Y.m.c.a

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1943 · page 7

Cups of tea served on the Kokoda track in New Guinea to weary troops by Y.M.C.A. units proved a boon to the men. This testimony to the work…

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Red Triangle Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 2

The Red Triangle Fair and concert held at the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday proved an outstanding success, being even better than last year. Although…

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Y.m.c.a. Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 1

A large crowd was present at the opening of the Red Triangle Fair at the Y.M.C.A. last Saturday. The fair was [?]ened by Mrs. L. C. Hocking, who paid…

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Self-denial Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 September 1943 · page 3
Also in Barrier Miner

The Annual Fair held in the interests of the Salvation Army's Self-Denial appeal will be held in the North Mine Hall, Lane Street, on Thursday night. Mrs…

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Tivoli Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 4

An excellent starting team is seen in "Bluebcards Eighth Wife." in which Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert have the chief roles. The picture is new…

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North School Flower Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

This years North School Flower Show will be held at the school on Saturday. October 9. The recent rain should do much to encourage exhibitors. who have…

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Highland Piper at Show (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 4

Sir.—When reading the report of the Show in last Monday's Issue of your paper I was very disappointed that the Highland piper was not…

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North Flower Show On October 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

The annual flower and vegetable show conducted by the North School Parents and Citizens' Association will be held at the school on Saturday…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1943 · page 2

The annual St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair will be held in the New Masonic Hall tomorrow, and will be opened by the Mayoress at 3 p.m…

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Garden Fair For Anglican Church

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1943 · page 2

A successful garden fair was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Maiden in Williams Street on Monday by the Ladies' Guild of St…

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North Flower Show on

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1943 · page 2

The annual flower and vegetable show conducted by the North School Parents and Citizens' Association will be held at the school on Saturday…

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Novel Window Show for War Loan

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 6 October 1943 · page 1

Mr. "Dot" Brown, local organising officer for the Fourth Liberty Loan, will be engaged today in arranging a novel window display in Pellew and Moores…

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Presbyterian Fair At New Masonic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 3

Brisk business was the order at the New Masonic Hall this afternoon when the annual St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair was held. The…

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North School Flower Show Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 1

Something special in flowers and vegetables can be looked for at the annual flower and vegetable show to be conducted by the North School…

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"A Country Girl" Is Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

Tonight is the final dress rehearsal of "A Country Girl," which is being staged by the High School Choir at the Crystal Theatre on October 12,…

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Fair Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1943 · page 4

Thursday last proved a day of success in Presbyterian circles. A fine crowd attended both afternoon and evening sessions of the annual Scotch…

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