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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

322 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 17

Spring Fair Well Attended

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 3

The Spring fair held at the Lane St. Methodist Church yesterday afternoon was well attended. The Church was crowded and there was a steady stream…

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Spring Fair At Lane St. Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 3

A successful spring fair was held at the Lane Street Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. With the weather in keeping with the name of…

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Last Night Of Ozone's Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 3

Tonight will be the last night of screening of Oznne's show. "International Squadron." starring Ronald Regan and Olympe Bradna, and "Casanova in…

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North Flower Show On October 14

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 6

Despite the threatened water famine, the North School Parents and Citizens' Association at a meeting on Tuesday night decided to go…

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North School Flower Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 3

The North School Parents and Citizens' Association on Tuesday night decided to conduct its annual flower and vegetable show on Saturday. October 14…

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Country Visitors Play Big Part In Silver City Show

Western Grazier · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 3

Visitors and supporters from the outback played a quite major part in the Silver City Show at Broken Hill on Saturday and Sunday…

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Crystal Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 3

Showing tonight at the Crystal Theatre is "Fattier Takes a Wife," starring Adolphe Menjou. This is a hilarious comedy. The support is…

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Final Figures for Show Next Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 4

Final figures for the Silver City Patriotic Show held last week end will not be available for at least a week…

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Comedy Show At Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 4

"Crystal Ball" now showing at Johnson's is grand comedy entertainment, Stars are the ever popular modern comedy te[?]m Pau.et.e Goddard and Ray Milland,…

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Last Night Of Comedy Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 4

The comedy film allowing At Johnson's Theatre. "Crystal Ball." will conclude tonight. This film is a series of laughs from start to finish. Stars are Ray…

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Dance Talent In RAAF Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 2
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Patrons at the Crystal Theatre on Thursday and Friday nights will have the opportunity of witnessing some outstanding tap and ballet dancing…

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Victory Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon the Thomas Street ladies held their annual fair, this one being called the "Victory" Fair, in the hope of an early Allied victory. Despite…

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Victory Fair At Thomas St. Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 7

There was an excellent attendance and business was brisk at the "Victory" Fair held in the Thomas Street Methodist Church yesterday…

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Air Forc[?] Show Pleases [?]t Crystal

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 2

There was a good crowd at the Crystal Theatr[?] last night for the first concert of [?]he RAAF Rascals' show. This se[?]ices' concert party,…

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St. Andrew's Fair Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

Annual fair of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held in the New Masonic Hall tomorrow afternoon. The opening ceremony…

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North Flower Show on October 14

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

Preparations are being made at the North School for the annual flower show on october 14 combined with the art exhibition…

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Last Night Of Johnson's Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 4

Tonight will be the last night's screening of "Salute for Three," starring such good actors as Marty May, comedian, city Edwards, Dona Drake, Betty…

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1944 · page 4

A combined art exhibition, flower and vegetable show will be held at the North school on Saturday, October 14, and preparations are well in hand for…

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North Flower Show And Art Display

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 3

Arrangements for the annual flower shaw were discussed at a meeting of the North Parents and Citizens' Association held last night. The show…

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