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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 13 of 13

Dressmaking And Art Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 3

The annual exhibition arranged by the Dressmaking and Art departments of the Technical College will be held tomorrow, and will be opened at 3.30 p.m. by Mrs…

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Badge Show Incident At North

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 2

The secretary of the Barrier Industrial Council, Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne, yesterday referred to a badge show incident that occurred at the North Mine…

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Exhibition of Dressmaking and Art at Local College

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 3

AT 3.30 p.m. tomorrow, Mrs. J. Prider, of 2BH, will open the annual exhibition of dressmaking and art at the Technical College. Mrs. C. H. Impett and Mrs. O. R. Jones will act as judges and award prizes in each section. Admission will be free both during the afternoon and…

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Exhibition of Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 1

The Technical College annual exhibition of dressmaking and art was opened at 3.30 today by Mrs. J. Prider, of 2BH. There was a big…

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Red Cross Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 22 November 1943 · page 4

In spite of appalling weather conditions the Red Cross Fair held at the North Mine Hall on Wednesday afternoon was a gratifying [?] more…

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Berlin's Fires Show 200 Miles Away London, November 27

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 1

The latest attack on Berlin began at 8.15 p.m. last night, says the official wireless. From the previous heavy attack three nights before fires were still burning with o subdued glow. One pilot said: "We reached Berlin before the Pathfinders began dropping their flares. We had a good look around the city before…

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Legislative Council Reform Show Down

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY.—A show down on the State Government's Bill to reform the Legislative Council is expected to occur tonight when the Minister for…

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"Advance Australia Fair" to Be Played in Picture Theatres

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA.—Following discussions between the Minister for Information (Mr. Calwell) and representatives of the motion picture…

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Bright Show At Crystal

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 1 December 1943 · page 4

Last night Harold Raymond, the blind violinist, together with his troupe of vocalists, comedians, magicians, and acrobats, opened a revue season at the…

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Baby Show Trophies Awarded

Western Grazier · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 1

The first Baby Show for period of many years was held in Wilcannia last Saturday afternoon in St. John's Hall. The show was under the charge of Mrs…

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Appila Sports Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 December 1943 · page 4

Mr. Gill Harris who has been an official of the Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club since 1930, has again been notified of his appointment and…

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Activities in & Around Wilcannia School Concert Success Children Give Excellent Show

Western Grazier · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 1

The Wilcannia Public School presented their annual concert last Saturday night in the Oddfellows' Hall. Well before commencing time the hall was filled, and late-comers experienced some difficulty in finding seating accommodation…

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Badge Show Incident

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial Council at its meeting on Thursday night endorsee the action of the stewards of No. 2 shaft. North Mine, on badge show day…

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Treat For Children At Zinc Picnic Today; Real Carnival Spirit

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 December 1943 · page 7

THE Zinc Corporation annual picnic for employees and their families was held today under ideal weather conditions at the Zinc Oval. Attendance was well up to the usual numbers, and at an early hour this afternoon hundreds of…

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No Finality on Picture Show Dispute

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 December 1943 · page 2

FOLLOWING a conference last night between the combined executives of the B.I.C. and B.D.A. A.L.P. with representatives of…

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Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 December 1943 · page 4

Subject to the approval of the owners there will be an exhibition race over [?] yards between Lady Pip and Kirk[?] Luck. The owners of these doss [?]…

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Good Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 30 December 1943 · page 3

The long-awaited. authentic war film. "Moscow Strikes Back," is bringing to audiences at Johnson's Threatre and idea of the effect of total war in one's…

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Johnson's Show to End

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 4

"Moscow Strikes Back," one of the most impressive films the war has given us and "Seven Day's Leave," a tip-top musical show, will conclude a popular…

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Activities in & Around Wilcannia Enthusiasm For Gymkhana Grows a Good Show of Horses

Western Grazier · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 1

All is ready now for the Red Cross Gymkhana to be held tomorrow at the Wilcannia Gymkhana Club's course. During the week the committee has been putting time and energy into the arrangements for the day, and everything points to a…

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