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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Exhibition Of Water Colors

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 2

A collection of fourteen "watercolors by the South Australian artist Travis Webber, is now on view at the local Art Gallery in Argent Street…

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Silver City Show Next

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 4

Arrangements for the annual Stiver City Show to be held on the Western Oval next Saturday and Sunday are progressing satisfactorlly and the record…

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Fair And Cake Competition

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 3

The ladies of the Lane Street Methodist Church are looking forward to a good response for their cake competition at the Floral Fair today, Wednesday…

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Floral Fair at Lane St

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 8

THE Mayoress (Mrs. P. J. ROwe) opened the floral fair which was held at the Lane Street Methodist Church this afternoon. Mrs. Rowe…

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Show On

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 3

THE Western Oyal, has taken on a real showground appearance' during the past week with preparations being pushed ahead for the annual show of the Silver City Pastoral, and Agricultural Society to be held on Saturday and Sunday next…

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Plans And Program For Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 2

Program for the annual show arrangement by the Silver City Pastoral and Agricultural Association to be held at the Western Oval on Next Saturday and…

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No Roval Easter Show Yet

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 August 1945 · page 1

Sydney, August 28.—There is no possibility of the resumption of the Royal Easter Show until 1947, said the president of the R.A.S., Mr.colin Sinclair at the…

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Lane Street Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 3

The [?] Street Methodist Church Floral Fain was opened yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. P. J. Rowel who was introduced)…

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Competitions at Lane Street Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the variety concert held last night, in the hall of the Lane. Street Methodist Church…

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Victory Show At Western Oval

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

The Victory Show arranged by the Silver City pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held on the Western Oval on Saturday and Sunday…

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Excellent Exhibition Of Work Of Travis Webber In Local Art Gallery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 5

AUSTRALIA should send Travis Webber, South Australian artist, to the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory in Denmark, and get him to paint some all-blue Australian scenes on a dozen spacious bowls and plaques. If the pieces…

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Bigger and Better Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 5

The Silver City Show has been held on a lad day for so many years now that people would probably be lost without one Still no one will be disappointed…

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Silver City Show Outback Visitors

Western Grazier · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 4

The Sliver City Show is to be held in Broken Hill tomorrow and on Sunday. Exhibits and competitors take a wide range…

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Bright Prospects For The Silver City Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 4

FOR over 50 years the Silver City Pastoral and Agricultural Association has persevered with its work and, despite many setbacks due to weather conditions and other causes, has come through with flying colors. Tomorrow will see another show…

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Exhibition Of Watercolors

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 3

A collection of 14 water colors by Travis Webber South Australian artist is now on views in the local Art Gallery Mr. Webber held his first exhibition…

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Cycle Handicaps for Show Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 7

The following are the handicaps for cycling events to be conducted on Sunday, Show Day. Riders are requested to call at the secretary's office…

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Alma Mother's Club Baby Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 4

At the Baby Show held on Wednesday in the school hall at the South, the babies were Judged by Mesdames, Bray, Hynes, Scott and Sister David…

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Alma Mothers' Club Baby Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 6

The annual Baby Show of the Alma Mothers Club was held last Wednesday. The judges were Mesdames Bray, Hynes, Scott and Sister…

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Record Entries For Show Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 1

The annual Silver City Show, organised by the Silver city Pastoral and Agricultural Association, will be held on the Western Oval delay. Much looked for…

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Show Casualties

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 3

Among the casualties at thc Silver City Show yesterday was Lawrence Gauci, of 164 Murton Street, who was injured when a fence collapsed in…

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