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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 13 of 17

Last Night Of Ozone Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 3

Tonight for the last time there will be screened at Ozone a fine double fracture show. The first is "Chetniks," a story of the Yugoslav guerillas, under the…

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Art Exhibition For Country Many Country Towns Included in Itinerary

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 5

Funds have been provided to enable seven exhibitions of Art to be taken to 40 country centres during the present financial year…

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Norths Show Good Form

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 October 1944 · page 7

NORTHS showed good form against Marist Brothers on No. 2 wicket at the Western Oval this afternoon and at 5 o'clock had scored…

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Red Triangle Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

There was a Koort crowd on Saturday at the annual Ked Triangle Fair at the Y.M.C.A. There was a concert in the evening. Proceeds were in aid…

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Kennel Club Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 1

Arrangements for the coming championship show to be conducted by the Ladies' Kennel Club in aid of the Ked Cross were completed at the…

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

Arrangements have been finalised for the combined flower and vegetable show and art exhibition to be Held at the North school on Saturday next…

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Mica Street Ladies' Guild Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 2

The Ladies' Guild of the Mica Street Methodist Church has arranged an All-Australian Fair to be held in the Mica Street Hall tomorrow afternoon…

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 1

Although weather conditions have been unfavorable, the committee in charge of the North School flower and vegetable show to be held at the…

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Work Exhibition and Art Show at College

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 3

THE first of the Technical College Open Evenings will begin at 7 o'clock tonight, when all the Argent Street buildings will be open for public inspection. The programme and catalogue of art exhibits fill seven foolscap sheets…

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Mica Street Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 3

This year's effort of the Mica Street Methodist Ladies' Guild, the All-Australia Fair, was held in the Mica Street Hall this afternoon…

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Many Trophies for North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 2

The numerous trophies which have been donated for competition at the annual Flower and Vegetable Show to be held at the North School…

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"All-australia" Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 3

The "All Australia" Fair of the Mica Street Methodist Church was conducted by the Ladies Guild of the Church yesterday and last night. Mrs. J. Prider…

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North School Saturday's Art Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 3

Sydney National Gallery pictures are to be on view in the North School on Saturday. when the annual Flower and Horticultural Show will be held. The…

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All Australia Fair At Mica Street

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 5

The All-Australia Fair opened in the Mica Street Methodist Hall yesterday was brought to a close last night when a concert arranged by…

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North Flower Show Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 2

Despite the weather conditions and water shortage the committee in charge of the North School Flower and Vegetable Show to, be held…

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Macarthur's Forces Show Activity

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 8

From Our Correspondent.—Widespread air activity is reported in to-day's communique from General MacArthur's Headquarters. Allied planes…

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New Comedy Show at Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 4

Commencing tonight at Johnson's Theatre is "Show Business." starring such comedy and entertainment actors as George Murphy. Eddie Cantor. Joan…

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North School Horticultural And Art Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 14 October 1944 · page 2

Despite the weather conditions, the committee expects as wide range of entries in the various classes at the North School. Horticultural show today. A…

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Art Exhibition At North Sturt Library

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 7

LOCAL art lovers and others were given an opportunity on Saturday afternoon and evening of viewing a splendid exhibition in the Sturt Centenary Library at the North Schcol. The exhibition, which was visited by a large crowd, was in Charge…

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Burlesque Show At Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 4

Still showing at Johnson's Theatre is "Show Business." starrubg George Murphy Eddle Cantor. Joan Davis, Constance Moore and Nancy Kelly. The…

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