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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 11 of 13

Austerity Fair at Mica Street Church

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 2

The Austerity Fair in connection with the Mica Street Methodist Church will be held in the Church Hall, Railway Town, tomorrow at 3…

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Mica St Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1943 · page 3

The annual fair arranged by the Mica Street Methodist Church Ladies' Guild was held in the church hall this afternoon…

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'Merrymakers' to Show at the Crystal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1943 · page 3

Mr. Harold Raymond, the blind violinist, who has paid frequent visits to Broken Hill, will present the Merrymakers of 1943 for two nights…

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Austerity Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 7

The Austerity Fair arranged by tile Ladies' Guild of the Mica Street Methodist Church was brought to a close last night when a "bug"…

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Tivoli Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 4

The dramatic technicolor film "Ebb Tide." concludes its short season at the Tivoli Theatre tonight. The cast is dominated by Oscar Homolka, with…

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Local Dog Wins at Adelaide Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 3

An Airedale dog, "Quondong Conquest," owned by Mrs. L. Beahl, of 630 Lane Street, North Broken Hill, who has done well for his owner in…

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"A Country Girl" Is Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 4

"A Country Girl" proved a magnet at the Crystal Theatre last night, another crowded house greeting the presentation of the sparkling musical…

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Tivoli Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 October 1943 · page 3

"Through this door pass the most beautiful girls in the world. This was the extravagant claim painted above the doors of Earl Carrcll's famous Hollywood…

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"Merrymakers" Bright Show Repeat Concert Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 21 October 1943 · page 2

Last night a responsive audience enjoyed every wisecrack and every note of music at the concert presented by Harold Raymond and his…

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Concert Hall Packed Blind Violinist's Show

Western Grazier · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 1

The cause of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute in Brighton, S.A., always gains the support of the Wilcannia people, and this was evident last…

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Japanese Show Fight In Finschhafen Area; Frontal Attacks Beaten

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 3

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.—Making a desperate attempt to reach the sea and escape, the Japanese, two miles north from Finschhafen, recaptured the village of Katika near the mouth of the Song River and about a…

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Carnival at Zinc Oval

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 October 1943 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon next at the Zinc Oval the combined cycling clubs will commence their 1943-44 season under similar conditions as the previous…

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Gum Blossom Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 October 1943 · page 2

The Ladies' Guild of the Oxide Street Methodist Church has arranged its annual fair to he held in the Church Hall tomorrow afternoon…

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Viside Street Church Cum Blossom Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1943 · page 3

Gum blossom was extensively used in the decoration of the stalls and platform at the Oxide Street Methodist Hall this afternoon for the annual…

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Gum Blossom Fair Concert

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 October 1943 · page 2

The Gum Blossom Fair at the Oxide Street Methodist Church on Wednesday was brought to a close in the evening when a splendid…

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Badge Show Buttons

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 October 1943 · page 1

Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne, secretary of the Barrier Industrial Council advises that buttons have now been received for the forthcoming badge show, and may…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 October 1943 · page 1

Union secretaries are reminded that their "all clear" lists must be in the hands of the secretary of the Barrier Industrial Council by Monday, November…

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Successful Fair At Baptist Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 November 1943 · page 2

A "coupon-free" miniature fair held at the Chapple St. Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic buyers. It was…

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Tivoli Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 4

Noel Coward's dateless humor is fully exploited in the modern comedy drama. "Design For Living," commencing at the Tivoli Theatre tonight. Miriam…

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Silver City Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 2

The finalising of accounts for the last Silver City Show show that a record profit was made, the amount being £715 4-3. The nearest approach to this…

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